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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: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Fifth Flight Lands in New Airfield
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May 7, 2021

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Fifth Flight Lands in New Airfield

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completed its fifth flight with a one-way journey from Wright Brothers Field to a...

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NASA image: Séítah From 39 Feet Up
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Aug 11, 2021

Séítah From 39 Feet Up

This image shows the "South Séítah" region of Jezero Crater, captured by NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter during its...

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NASA image: Aerial View of Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges
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Aug 4, 2021

Aerial View of Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured this view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Raised...

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NASA image: Portrait of Perseverance and Ingenuity (Artist's Concept)
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Jul 14, 2020

Portrait of Perseverance and Ingenuity (Artist's Concept)

In February 2021, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter (shown in an artist's...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0386-6
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Nov 1, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0386-6

MD-900 (N900MH) Helicopter Noise Abatement Test - Crows Landing, Microphones, Van and balloon blimp (wind indicator)

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter in 3D
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Jun 25, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter in 3D

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen here in 3D using images taken June 6, 2021 (the 105 the Martian day, or...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young hoisted aboard helicopter during water egress training
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Jun 18, 1966

Astronaut John Young hoisted aboard helicopter during water egress training

S66-39713 (18 June 1966) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Gemini-10 command pilot, is hoisted up to a U.S. Coast Guard...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter is Ready to Drop
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Apr 1, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter is Ready to Drop

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter can be seen here with all four of its legs deployed before dropping from the belly of...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Captures Flight 14 Video
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Nov 4, 2021

Ingenuity Captures Flight 14 Video

This video clip was obtained by the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's black-and-white navigation camera during its 14th...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Update Media Reel
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Apr 6, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Update Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter made history when it achieved the first powered,...

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NASA image: High School Junior Names NASA's Mars Helicopter
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Apr 29, 2020

High School Junior Names NASA's Mars Helicopter

Vaneeza Rupani (inset), a junior at Tuscaloosa County High School in Northport, Alabama, came up with the name...

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NASA image: Rover's Backshell Seen From the Air
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Apr 27, 2022

Rover's Backshell Seen From the Air

This image of Perseverance's backshell sitting upright on the surface of Jezero Crater was collected from an...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Spots Raised Ridges During Ninth Flight
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Jul 12, 2021

Ingenuity Spots Raised Ridges During Ninth Flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter spotted this location, nicknamed "Raised Ridges," during its ninth flight, on July...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's First Black-and-White Image From the Air
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's First Black-and-White Image From the Air

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took this shot, capturing its own shadow, while hovering over the Martian surface...

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NASA image: Video Animation Made From Ingenuity's First Flight Data
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Apr 19, 2021

Video Animation Made From Ingenuity's First Flight Data

This video animation made with data from the first flight of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter shows the flight from...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Landing
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Landing

A Russian helicopter commander waits inside his Search and Rescue helicopter that was grounded by low visibility at...

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NASA image: Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter
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Mar 18, 2021

Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and Ingenuity Mars helicopter is preparing to deploy the helicopter to the...

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NASA image: Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter
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Mar 18, 2021

Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and Ingenuity Mars helicopter is preparing to deploy the helicopter to the...

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NASA image: Testing Next-Generation Mars Helicopter Rotors
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Nov 22, 2023

Testing Next-Generation Mars Helicopter Rotors

A dual rotor system for the next generation of Mars helicopters is tested in the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA's...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

A Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter provided by Flight Research Inc. flies around a visual aid, known as a tetherball,...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign flies maneuvers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign created a visual aid, known as a tetherball, to serve as the...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Dec 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58 helicopter performs different test maneuvers at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

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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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