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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: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at a public event at NASA Headquarters observing the first anniversary of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at a public event at NASA Headquarters observing the first anniversary of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4081
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4081

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, center, NASA's chief Technologist, listens as David Reed, right, explains an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4080
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, right, NASA's chief Technologist, greets Frank DiBello, president and CEO of...

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NASA image: Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour
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Apr 8, 2022

Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour

Take a look at the new Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center, a new, state-of-the-art...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4090
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4090

CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Mason Peck, right, NASA's chief Technologist, talks with Martin Belson, president and CEO...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot works inside the Kibo laboratory module's Life Science Glovebox
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Apr 28, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot works inside the Kibo laboratory module's Life Science Glovebox

iss074e0540893 (April 28, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: OPALS Fit Check
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Fit Check

An engineer from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory oversees a fit check during the integration & testing of the Optical...

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NASA image: OPALS Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS flight terminal undergoes testing in a thermal vacuum chamber at...

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NASA image: OPALS Integration and Test Team
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Integration and Test Team

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS integration and test team is seen at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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NASA image: Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory
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Aug 6, 2014

Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory

NASA Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory OCTL dome is located in Table Mountain, California. It is used in...

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NASA image: Integration and Test Team
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Aug 6, 2014

Integration and Test Team

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS integration and test team is seen at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jason Townsend, NASA's Deputy Social Media Manager, asks a question on behalf of a NASA Twitter follower at a public...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in the ARCTAS atmospheric science mission
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Apr 1, 2008

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in the ARCTAS atmospheric science mission

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in...

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NASA image: Curiosity Makes Rover Tracks While Heading West
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Nov 18, 2024

Curiosity Makes Rover Tracks While Heading West

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view using its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, while heading west away from Gediz...

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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: Curiosity Pre-Launch Mast Test - August 07, 2012
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Pre-Launch Mast Test - August 07, 2012

This frame from a video shows the mast of NASA Curiosity rover deploying in a pre-launch test.

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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: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: Stereo Right Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 23, 2011

Stereo Right Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle

Right-eye view of NASA Curiosity rover and its powered descent vehicle pose for photographs prior to being...

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NASA image: Curiosity Sky Crane Maneuver, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Sky Crane Maneuver, Artist Concept

This artist concept shows the sky crane maneuver during the descent of NASA Curiosity rover to the Martian surface....

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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: Sutton Island Model of Drying Lakes (Animation)
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Oct 7, 2019

Sutton Island Model of Drying Lakes (Animation)

This animation demonstrates how streams may have flowed from Mount Sharp to the floor of Gale Crater, where salty...

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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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