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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: First 3-D Panorama of Spirit Landing Site
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Jan 5, 2004

First 3-D Panorama of Spirit Landing Site

This sprawling look at the martian landscape surrounding the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is the first 3-D stereo...

JPL
NASA image: A Clear Look at the Rover Deck
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Aug 9, 2012

A Clear Look at the Rover Deck

This full-resolution image shows part of the deck of NASA Curiosity rover taken from one of the rover Navigation...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on Sol 1818 Stereo
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Mar 23, 2009

Opportunity Surroundings on Sol 1818 Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this stereo...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 3-D
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Jun 14, 2004

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity View, Sol 959 Vertical
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Nov 15, 2006

Opportunity View, Sol 959 Vertical

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this stereo view...

JPL
NASA image: Photojournal Home Page Graphic 2009  Artist Concept
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Jul 7, 2009

Photojournal Home Page Graphic 2009 Artist Concept

This digital collage contains a highly stylized rendition of our solar system and points beyond. As this graphic was...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity View, Sol 958 Stereo
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Nov 14, 2006

Opportunity View, Sol 958 Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this stereo view...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity View, Sol 958 Polar
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Nov 14, 2006

Opportunity View, Sol 958 Polar

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this stereo view...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's Record-Breaking Flight
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May 27, 2022

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's Record-Breaking Flight

This animated GIF was generated using imagery acquired by the navigation camera aboard NASA's Ingenuity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: iss058e007453
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Jan 29, 2019

iss058e007453

iss058e007453 (1/29/2019) --- A camera assembly containing two cameras similar to that used by the Orion Optical...

JSC
NASA image: How OSIRIS-REx will Steer Itself to Sample an Asteroid
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Mar 9, 2020

How OSIRIS-REx will Steer Itself to Sample an Asteroid

In late October, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will navigate to asteroid Bennu’s surface for its first sample collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Ingenuity's Shadow During Third Flight
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Apr 30, 2021

Ingenuity's Shadow During Third Flight

The shadow of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter can be seen in this animated GIF composed of images taken by its...

JPL
NASA image: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

JPL
NASA image: Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal
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Jan 2, 2004

Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal

On January 2, 2004 NASA's Stardust spacecraft made a close flyby of comet Wild 2 (pronounced "Vilt-2"). Among the...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2023-C-01724
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Mar 24, 2023

GRC-2023-C-01724

Space Communications and Navigation, SCaN Quantum Metrology Lab

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2011-C-00815
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May 5, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00815

Communications, Navigation, and Network Reconfigurable Test-bed, CoNNeCT

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1963-A-30702
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Apr 10, 1963

ARC-1963-A-30702

Apollo Capsule simulator - navigation guidance system

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-02750
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Jul 18, 2006

GRC-2010-C-02750

Communications, Navigation, and Networking Reconfigurable Test-bed (CoNNeCT)

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2011-C-00816
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May 5, 2007

GRC-2011-C-00816

Communications, Navigation, and Network Reconfigurable Test-bed, CoNNeCT

GRC
NASA image: Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

JPL
NASA image: Navcam Movie of How Curiosity Takes a Selfie
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Mar 20, 2020

Navcam Movie of How Curiosity Takes a Selfie

This video, taken by the Navigation Cameras, or Navcams, on the Mast of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, shows the...

JPL
NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is a close-up view of Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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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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