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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: Mars 2020's Hot Wheels
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Jul 12, 2019

Mars 2020's Hot Wheels

A team of engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, install the legs and wheels —...

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NASA image: Engineers Assemble Electronics Layer on Roman Coronagraph Instrument
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Dec 21, 2022

Engineers Assemble Electronics Layer on Roman Coronagraph Instrument

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory – from left, Brandon Creager, Juan Gloria, Joshua Nachtigal, and Sonny...

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NASA image: Ranger 7 in SAF's High Bay 1
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Dec 23, 2019

Ranger 7 in SAF's High Bay 1

Engineers stand with Ranger 7 on Dec. 10, 1963, in High Bay 1, located at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Ranger 7...

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NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter
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Oct 17, 2012

Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter

From a distance, the dry, ancient surfaces of the Moon, Venus, and Mars look nothing like the dynamic planet we live...

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NASA image: How Scientists Study Wind on Mars (NASA Mars News Report June 22, 2022)
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Jun 22, 2022

How Scientists Study Wind on Mars (NASA Mars News Report June 22, 2022)

NASA's spacecraft on Mars are all affected by the winds of the Red Planet, which can produce a tiny dust devil or a...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Clipper Prelaunch Media Reel
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Oct 3, 2024

Europa Clipper Prelaunch Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will conduct the first detailed survey of Jupiter’s...

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NASA image: A Large, Banded Angular Fragment in Nili Fossae
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Mar 26, 2014

A Large, Banded Angular Fragment in Nili Fossae

Nili Fossae, once considered a potential landing spot for the Mars Science Laboratory, has one of the largest, most...

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NASA image: Preparing to Test Rover Mobility
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May 5, 2005

Preparing to Test Rover Mobility

Rover engineers prepare a mixture of sandy and powdery materials to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim
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Oct 8, 2024

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim

jsc2024e066564 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Soyuz MS-27 crew member Jonny Kim undergoes International Space...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance
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Dec 25, 2018

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance

iss058e001000 (Dec. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside Japan's...

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NASA image: Observing a Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Observing a Rover Pivot Test

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg and Joseph Carsten watch motions of a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: OPALS Team
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Team

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operations team is seen at the Optical Communications Telescope...

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NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

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NASA image: A Look Inside WISE
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Oct 20, 2009

A Look Inside WISE

The science instrument on NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is shown here with its aperture cover removed,...

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NASA image: Solar System Montage - High Resolution 2001 Version
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Mar 29, 2001

Solar System Montage - High Resolution 2001 Version

This is a montage of planetary images taken by spacecraft managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: It Happens in a Flash
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Jul 1, 2005

It Happens in a Flash

This image shows a flash produced in a laboratory by a high-velocity bead slamming into dust. Scientists at Ames...

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NASA image: Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent
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Jan 16, 2013

Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent

A team of scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing whether organic molecules can be brewed in a...

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NASA image: Gecko Adhesives
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Jul 10, 2014

Gecko Adhesives

Scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed a tool for grappling non-cooperative objects that...

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NASA image: Power Origami
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Aug 14, 2014

Power Origami

Researchers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, and Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah,...

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NASA image: Three Generations in Mars Yard, High Viewpoint
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Jan 17, 2012

Three Generations in Mars Yard, High Viewpoint

This grouping of two test rovers and a flight spare provides a graphic comparison of three generations of Mars...

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NASA image: Looking for Microbes in a Spacecraft Assembly Clean Room
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Nov 6, 2013

Looking for Microbes in a Spacecraft Assembly Clean Room

A microbiologist collects a swab sample from the floor of a spacecraft assembly clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Testing of Icy-Soil Sample Delivery in Simulated Martian Conditions Animation
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Aug 4, 2008

Testing of Icy-Soil Sample Delivery in Simulated Martian Conditions Animation

This image shows testing under simulated Mars conditions on Earth in preparation for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander using...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Flight Hardware
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 Flight Hardware

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

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NASA image: Seasat Celebrates Landmark in Remote-Sensing History
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Jun 27, 2013

Seasat Celebrates Landmark in Remote-Sensing History

Seasat, built and managed by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, was launched thirty-five years ago, on June 27,...

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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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