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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: Testing of Mars Landing Radar near Lancaster, Calif.
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Apr 13, 2010

Testing of Mars Landing Radar near Lancaster, Calif.

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows a helicopter carrying an engineering test model of the landing radar for NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity at Center of Attention During Test
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Jul 29, 2010

Curiosity at Center of Attention During Test

Technicians and engineers in clean-room garb monitor the first drive test of NASA Curiosity rover, on July 23, 2010....

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NASA image: Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: Integrating Powered Descent Vehicle with Back Shell of Mars Spacecraft
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Nov 10, 2011

Integrating Powered Descent Vehicle with Back Shell of Mars Spacecraft

The powered descent vehicle of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being prepared for final integration into...

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NASA image: Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars
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May 7, 2012

Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars

An in-flight camera check produced this out-of-focus image when NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft turned on...

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NASA image: SAM Instrument at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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Nov 28, 2011

SAM Instrument at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

The Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission will study chemistry of rocks,...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Tall
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May 26, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Tall

This artist concept features NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, a mobile robot for investigating Mars...

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NASA image: Curiosity on Tilt Table with Mast Up
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Mar 25, 2011

Curiosity on Tilt Table with Mast Up

The Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity has two rectangular eyes near the top of the rover remote...

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NASA image: Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument
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Jan 18, 2011

Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument

This schematic illustration for NASA Mars Science Laboratory Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument shows major...

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NASA image: Connecting Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell
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Oct 5, 2011

Connecting Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the back shell powered descent...

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NASA image: Arm and Mast of NASA Mars Rover Curiosity
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Apr 6, 2011

Arm and Mast of NASA Mars Rover Curiosity

The arm and the remote sensing mast of the Mars rover Curiosity each carry science instruments and other tools for...

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NASA image: Attaching Curiosity Mast
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Jul 23, 2010

Attaching Curiosity Mast

Engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory are dressed head to toe in bunny suits only their eyes and foreheads can...

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NASA image: Rotating Curiosity Back Shell Powered Descent Vehicle
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Oct 5, 2011

Rotating Curiosity Back Shell Powered Descent Vehicle

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the back shell powered descent...

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NASA image: Testing a Parachute for Mars in World Largest Wind Tunnel
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Dec 20, 2007

Testing a Parachute for Mars in World Largest Wind Tunnel

The team developing the landing system for NASA Mars Science Laboratory tested the deployment of an early parachute...

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NASA image: Size Comparison: Three Generations of Mars Rovers
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Nov 19, 2008

Size Comparison: Three Generations of Mars Rovers

Full-scale models of three generations of NASA Mars rovers show the increase in size from the Sojourner rover of the...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Wide
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May 26, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Wide

This artist concept features NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, a mobile robot for investigating Mars...

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NASA image: Final Minutes of Curiosity Arrival at Mars
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Jul 19, 2010

Final Minutes of Curiosity Arrival at Mars

This graphic portrays the sequence of key events in August 2012 from the time the NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Cruise Vehicles Artist Concept
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Aug 2, 2012

Cruise Vehicles Artist Concept

This set of artist concepts shows NASA Mars Science Laboratory cruise capsule and NASA Orion spacecraft, which is...

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NASA image: Mastcam 34: Shorter Focal-Length Eye of Mast Camera Pair for Mars Rover
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Apr 6, 2010

Mastcam 34: Shorter Focal-Length Eye of Mast Camera Pair for Mars Rover

The Mast Camera Mastcam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory will use a side-by side pair of cameras for...

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NASA image: Mars Descent Imager for Curiosity
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Jul 19, 2010

Mars Descent Imager for Curiosity

A pocketknife provides scale for this image of the Mars Descent Imager camera; the camera will fly on the Curiosity...

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NASA image: Mastcam 100: Longer Focal-Length Eye of Mast Camera Pair for Mars Rover
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Apr 6, 2010

Mastcam 100: Longer Focal-Length Eye of Mast Camera Pair for Mars Rover

The Mast Camera Mastcam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory will use a side-by side pair of cameras for...

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NASA image: Bright Days Ahead for Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Bright Days Ahead for Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity Raising Turret
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity Raising Turret

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during testing on June 3, 2011. The...

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NASA image: Close Look at Curiosity First Drive
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Jul 29, 2010

Close Look at Curiosity First Drive

A test operator in clean-room garb observes rolling of the wheels during the first drive test of NASA Curiosity...

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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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