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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 astronaut Jonny Kim tests space-to-ground robotic controlling methods
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim tests space-to-ground robotic controlling methods

iss073e0416906 (July 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim tests space-to-ground...

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NASA image: JSC MCC Bldg 30 Instrumentation and Communications Officer (INCO) RTDS
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Jun 2, 1988

JSC MCC Bldg 30 Instrumentation and Communications Officer (INCO) RTDS

Instrumentation and Communications Officer (INCO) John F. Muratore monitors conventional workstation displays during...

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NASA image: X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane
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May 22, 1995

X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane

The X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft, based at the NASA Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: EC93-41094-4
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May 18, 1993

EC93-41094-4

A NASA F/A-18, specially modified to test the newest and most advanced system technologies, on its first research...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1244
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Sep 6, 2000

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The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1244
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Sep 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1244

The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

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NASA image: NASA's Perseverance Rover Launches to Mars
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Jul 30, 2020

NASA's Perseverance Rover Launches to Mars

NASA’s Perseverance Rover began its long journey to Mars today by successfully launching from Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Helicopter Above Perseverance on Mars
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Oct 1, 2020

Helicopter Above Perseverance on Mars

This illustration depicts Mars Helicopter Ingenuity during a test flight on Mars. Ingenuity was taken to the Red...

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NASA image: NASAs Engineers in Mission Control Monitor Ikhana Aircraft During a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Engineers in Mission Control Monitor Ikhana Aircraft During a Test Flight

Engineers at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center sit in a control room to monitor the remotely-piloted Ikhana...

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NASA image: AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT
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Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR MVT interview_GENTRY BARNETT

Interview with Gentry Barnett Chief Technology Officer, Space Tango. The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the...

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NASA image: NASA Looking at Next Steps for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Mar 23, 2021

NASA Looking at Next Steps for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA is targeting early April for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled...

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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: Fourth Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Apr 30, 2021

Fourth Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed a fourth, more challenging flight on the Red Planet on April...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-17
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Apr 25, 2001

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Wing Deployment Sequence #3: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-15
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Apr 25, 2001

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Wing Deployment Sequence #2: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-11
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-11

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment separates from its carrier aircraft during a...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-9
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-9

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft looks good during a flight conducted by...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-12
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-12

The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft maintains a steady attitude following...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-14
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Apr 25, 2001

EC01-0136-14

Wing Deployment Sequence #1: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA employee Naomi Torres sits inside the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

Curt Hanson, senior flight controls researcher for the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology project based at...

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NASA image: The 4-Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Being Prepared for Shipment
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Jun 7, 2021

The 4-Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Being Prepared for Shipment

The 4-bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber, new Environmental Control and Life Support Systems technology developed, built,...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars (Illustration)
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Mar 16, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter flying on Mars. Ingenuity, a technology demonstration experiment,...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 18, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Dr. Forrest Carpenter, left, principal investigator for the third phase of CarpetDIEM, Carpet Determination in...

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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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