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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: Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Integration for Flight
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Integration for Flight

During final stacking of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft, the heat shield is positioned for integration with...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing
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Apr 14, 2009

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing

The parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory passed flight-qualification testing in March and April 2009 inside...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing

Preparations are under way to enclose NASA Mars Science Laboratory in an Atlas V rocket payload fairing. The fairing...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Aeroshell with Curiosity Inside
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Oct 5, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Aeroshell with Curiosity Inside

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Rover and Descent Stage
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Rover and Descent Stage

In this February 17, 2009, image, NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover is attached to the spacecraft descent stage....

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute, Artist Concept

This artist concept is of NASA Mars Science Laboratory MSL Curiosity rover parachute system; the largest parachute...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Atop Its Atlas V
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Atop Its Atlas V

In the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41, the payload fairing containing NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft Assembled for Testing
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft Assembled for Testing

The major components of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft -- cruise stage atop the aeroshell, which has the...

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NASA image: Large Heat Shield for Mars Science Laboratory
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Jul 10, 2009

Large Heat Shield for Mars Science Laboratory

This image shows NASA Mars Science Laboratory heat shield, and a spacecraft worker at Lockheed Martin Space Systems,...

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NASA image: Cruise Stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory
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Nov 19, 2008

Cruise Stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory

This portion of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft, called the cruise stage, will do its work during the flight...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory with Power Source and Extended Arm, Artist Concept
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Feb 21, 2007

Mars Science Laboratory with Power Source and Extended Arm, Artist Concept

NASA Mars Science Laboratory, a mobile robot for investigating Mars past or present ability to sustain microbial...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Using Laser Instrument, Artist Concept
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Feb 23, 2007

Mars Science Laboratory Using Laser Instrument, Artist Concept

This artist conception of NASA Mars Science Laboratory portrays use of the rover ChemCam instrument to identify the...

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NASA image: Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory
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Jun 21, 2011

Flight Testing the Landing Radar for Mars Science Laboratory

A NASA Dryden Flight Research Center F/A-18 852 aircraft performs a roll during June 2011 flight tests of a Mars...

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NASA image: Deceleration of Mars Science Laboratory in Martian Atmosphere, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Deceleration of Mars Science Laboratory in Martian Atmosphere, Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts the interaction of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft with the upper atmosphere of...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft During Cruise, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft During Cruise, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft during its cruise phase between launch and...

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NASA image: Four Finalist Landing Site Candidates for Mars Science Laboratory
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Nov 19, 2008

Four Finalist Landing Site Candidates for Mars Science Laboratory

Out of more than 30 sites considered as possible landing targets for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, by...

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NASA image: Size Comparison, Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Exploration Rover Artist Concept
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May 25, 2006

Size Comparison, Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Exploration Rover Artist Concept

An artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory left serves to compare it with Spirit, one of NASA twin Mars...

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NASA image: Hoisting NASA Mars Science Laboratory Onto Its Atlas V
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Nov 10, 2011

Hoisting NASA Mars Science Laboratory Onto Its Atlas V

Employees at Space Launch Complex 41 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., keep watch as the payload fairing...

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NASA image: Sample Image Through Camera Built for Next Mars Rover
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Apr 6, 2010

Sample Image Through Camera Built for Next Mars Rover

Malin Space Science Systems, San Diego, delivered the two cameras for the Mast Camera Mastcam instrument of NASA...

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NASA image: Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2009

Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory

Testing during March and April 2009 inside the world largest wind tunnel, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett...

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NASA image: Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2009

Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory

Testing during March and April 2009 inside the world largest wind tunnel, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Test
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Nov 5, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Test

Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Testing in the Glenn Research Center, 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Curiosity Robotic Arm Bent at Nearly a 90-degree Angle
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Feb 16, 2010

Curiosity Robotic Arm Bent at Nearly a 90-degree Angle

In the middle of this image taken at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the long robotic arm of NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: The Rover Gets Strong-Armed
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Jun 12, 2009

The Rover Gets Strong-Armed

Engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Alliance Spacesystems are testing the range of motion of the Mars...

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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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