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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits JPL
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Jan 24, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits JPL

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks during a workforce Q&A session, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at NASA’s Jet...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits JPL
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Jan 24, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits JPL

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks during a workforce Q&A session, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at NASA’s Jet...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman Visits JPL
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Jan 24, 2026

Administrator Isaacman Visits JPL

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks during a workforce Q&A session, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at NASA’s Jet...

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NASA image: CAL Ground Test Bed
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Dec 20, 2018

CAL Ground Test Bed

Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) physicist David Aveline works in the CAL test bed, which is a replica of the CAL facility...

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NASA image: Phoenix Wet Chemistry Laboratory Units
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Jun 26, 2008

Phoenix Wet Chemistry Laboratory Units

This image shows four Wet Chemistry Laboratory units, part of the Microscopy, Electrochemistry, and Conductivity...

JPL
NASA image: Cassini End of Mission
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Sep 15, 2017

Cassini End of Mission

Associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, Cassini project scientist at...

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NASA image: A Star-Formation Laboratory
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Dec 8, 2017

A Star-Formation Laboratory

The dwarf galaxy NGC 4214 is ablaze with young stars and gas clouds. Located around 10 million light-years away in...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0040-2
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Jan 22, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0040-2

Robotics Laboratory: robot arm

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NASA image: Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft
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May 13, 2011

Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft

The heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory is the largest ever built for a planetary mission. This image shows...

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NASA image: Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars
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Aug 2, 2012

Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars

This graphic shows the flux of radiation detected by NASA Mars Science Laboratory on the trip from Earth to Mars;...

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NASA image: Connecting Curiosity Neck
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Jul 23, 2010

Connecting Curiosity Neck

In the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, engineers gather around the base of Curiosity neck the Mast as...

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NASA image: ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing
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Dec 23, 2010

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Scarecrow
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow

The team developing NASA Mars Science Laboratory calls this test rover Scarecrow because the vehicle does not...

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NASA image: Installing SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Installing SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Wheel Installation
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Jul 7, 2010

Wheel Installation

In this picture, the Curiosity rover sports a set of six new wheels. The wheels were installed on June 28 and 29 in...

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NASA image: Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar
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Apr 13, 2010

Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar

This image taken March 25, 2010 shows preparations for radar testing for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. This day work...

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NASA image: Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

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NASA image: Eyes on Curiosity Rover Driving
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Sep 13, 2010

Eyes on Curiosity Rover Driving

Test operators monitor how NASA Mars rover Curiosity handles driving over a ramp during a test on Sept. 10, 2010,...

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NASA image: Curiosity Inside Aeroshell, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Inside Aeroshell, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory aeroshell capsule as it enters the Martian atmosphere. The...

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NASA image: Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene
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Nov 28, 2011

Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene

This set of views illustrates capabilities of the Mast Camera MastCam instrument on NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double
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Dec 11, 2012

Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double

Camera and robotic-arm maneuvers for taking a self-portrait of the NASA Curiosity rover on Mars were checked first,...

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NASA image: Chemistry and Mineralogy Instrument Installed in Mars Rover
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Jun 28, 2010

Chemistry and Mineralogy Instrument Installed in Mars Rover

Members of NASA Mars Science Laboratory team carefully steer the hoisted Chemistry and Mineralogy CheMin instrument...

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NASA image: Critical Step in Next Mars Rover Landing Artist Concept
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May 26, 2010

Critical Step in Next Mars Rover Landing Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts Curiosity, the rover to be launched in 2011 by NASA Mars Science Laboratory, as it is...

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NASA image: Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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