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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: Rover Wheel Sizes Isometric
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Oct 4, 2007

Rover Wheel Sizes Isometric

NASA Mars rovers keep getting bigger. This photo provides a comparison of the wheel sizes for three generations of them.

JPL
NASA image: Testing Sequences of Wheel Turns
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Jul 21, 2009

Testing Sequences of Wheel Turns

Mars Exploration Rover team members on July 21, 2009, tested how altering the order in which individual wheels turn...

JPL
NASA image: Wheels and a Destination
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Sep 10, 2012

Wheels and a Destination

This view of the three left wheels of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines two images that were taken by the rover...

JPL
NASA image: Wheels Spinning
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Jul 13, 2010

Wheels Spinning

This image was taken in the cleanroom where NASA Curiosity rover is being assembled. It shows the rover, which is...

JPL
NASA image: Multiple Views of Perseverance's Wheels Wiggling
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Mar 5, 2021

Multiple Views of Perseverance's Wheels Wiggling

These sets of animated GIFs show seven views of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover wiggling its wheels on March 4, 2021,...

JPL
NASA image: New Wheels Animation
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Jul 7, 2010

New Wheels Animation

In this image taken from a video clip, NASA Curiosity rover wheels are shown hoisted on a pink crane and moving...

JPL
NASA image: Testing Spirit on Five Wheels
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Jul 17, 2004

Testing Spirit on Five Wheels

This picture shows a model of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit being tested for performance on five wheels at NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Wheel for Mars Science Laboratory Rover
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Nov 19, 2008

Wheel for Mars Science Laboratory Rover

Each of the six wheels for NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover is about half a meter 20 inches in diameter.

JPL
NASA image: Wheels Up for Perseverance Rover
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Apr 3, 2020

Wheels Up for Perseverance Rover

Three of the six flight wheels that will travel to Mars can be seen attached to NASA's Perseverance rover (which is...

JPL
NASA image: Gift Wrapped Mars Wheel
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Apr 3, 2020

Gift Wrapped Mars Wheel

This wheel, and five others just like it, is headed to Mars on NASA's Perseverance rover; the launch window opens...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Mastcam Filter Wheel
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Nov 6, 2023

Curiosity Mastcam Filter Wheel

The Mast Camera, or Mastcam, aboard NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is built with two cameras – the left has a 34 mm...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to give...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up inboard view of a left front wheel of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Gets Its Wheels
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Jun 20, 2019

Mars 2020 Gets Its Wheels

In this image, taken on June 13, 2019, engineers at JPL install the starboard legs and wheels — otherwise known as...

JPL
NASA image: Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil False Color
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Jan 12, 2009

Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil False Color

Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil False Color

JPL
NASA image: New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856
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Mar 26, 2009

New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856

New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856

JPL
NASA image: Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil Vertical
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Jan 12, 2009

Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil Vertical

Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil Vertical

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Wheel During Descent
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Wheel During Descent

This color thumbnail image was obtained by NASA Curiosity rover illustrating the first appearance of the left front...

JPL
NASA image: Wheel Scuff Mark at Rocknest
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Oct 4, 2012

Wheel Scuff Mark at Rocknest

NASA Mars rover Curiosity cut a wheel scuff mark into a wind-formed ripple at the Rocknest site to give researchers...

JPL
NASA image: IceBridge Prepares for Wheels Up
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Apr 22, 2015

IceBridge Prepares for Wheels Up

Here's a small dose of how it feels to be part of the IceBridge team during a typical Kangerlussuaq morning, from...

GSFC
NASA image: Installation of Curiosity Wheels and Suspension
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Jul 5, 2010

Installation of Curiosity Wheels and Suspension

With the wheels and suspension system already installed onto one side of NASA Mars rover Curiosity the previous day,...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Wheels Digging into Soft Ground, Sol 1899
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Nov 12, 2009

Spirit Wheels Digging into Soft Ground, Sol 1899

Wheel slippage during attempts to extricate NASA Mars Rover Spirit from a patch of soft ground during the preceding...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 20, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

Under the direction of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was designed to allow...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a right rear wheel strut of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

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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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