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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: KSC-03pd1325
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower on Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1211
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The angle of the first stage of the Delta II rocket on its transporter indicates it is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0538
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Feb 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aeroshell for the Mars Exploration Rover-1 mission is offloaded at KSC's...

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NASA image: In and Out
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Jan 11, 2004

In and Out

This frame from an animation links two images taken by the front hazard avoidance camera on the Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: Spirit Traverse Map, Sol 404
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Feb 26, 2005

Spirit Traverse Map, Sol 404

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit drove a total of 4,143 meters (2.57 miles) between its landing in January 2004...

JPL
NASA image: Penny for Your Reference
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Jan 16, 2004

Penny for Your Reference

This close-up image of a penny shows the degree to which the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

JPL
NASA image: Rover 1 and Lander
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 1 and Lander

A Martian mechanic checks beneath the completely deployed NASA Rover 1 lander. Atop the lander is Rover 1 with its...

JPL
NASA image: Test Setup for Effort to Free Spirit
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Jul 1, 2009

Test Setup for Effort to Free Spirit

With a slope of about 10 degrees and a pointy rock under the test rover belly, this sandbox setup at NASA JPL, is...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing to Test Rover Mobility
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May 5, 2005

Preparing to Test Rover Mobility

Rover engineers prepare a mixture of sandy and powdery materials to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions...

JPL
NASA image: 95-degree Position at JPL Testbed
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Jan 14, 2004

95-degree Position at JPL Testbed

This image shows a test rover in a near-final turned position on the lander in NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

JPL
NASA image: Observing a Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Observing a Rover Pivot Test

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg and Joseph Carsten watch motions of a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Test Rover Sinks into Prepared Soil
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Jun 30, 2009

Test Rover Sinks into Prepared Soil

While a test rover rolls off a plywood surface into a prepared bed of soft soil, rover team members Colette Lohr...

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NASA image: Environmental Testing
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Feb 26, 2003

Environmental Testing

NASA Rover 1 in the cruise configuration in Jet Propulsion Laboratory 25-ft Solar Thermal Vacuum Chamber where it...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit and Opportunity in High Bay 1
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Dec 23, 2019

Spirit and Opportunity in High Bay 1

High Bay 1 looks much as it does today in this photo of NASA's Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers being tested on...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover Makes Progress
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover Makes Progress

One of two Mars Exploration Rovers sits inside its cruise stage waiting to undergo environmental testing at NASA Jet...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

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NASA image: Turning in the Testbed
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Jan 13, 2004

Turning in the Testbed

This image, taken in the JPL In-Situ Instruments Laboratory or Testbed, shows the view from the front hazard...

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NASA image: Rover 1 Solar Arrays
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 1 Solar Arrays

JPL engineers hand-deploying the solar arrays that provide the electrical power on NASA Mars Exploration Rover 1.

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NASA image: After a Crabwalk Test
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Jul 10, 2009

After a Crabwalk Test

NASA Mars Exploration Rover team members prepare a testing setup for a subsequent experiment after an experiment...

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NASA image: Rover 1 in Cruise Stage
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 1 in Cruise Stage

NASA Rover 1 sits atop the deployed lander with its solar arrays and wheels stowed.

JPL
NASA image: Tests to Help Plan Opportunity Moves
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May 6, 2005

Tests to Help Plan Opportunity Moves

Rover engineers check how a test rover moves in material chosen to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions....

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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...

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NASA image: The Little Rover that Could
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Jun 25, 2004

The Little Rover that Could

This image taken at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows a rover test drive up a manmade slope.

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NASA image: Testing the Capture Magnet
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Apr 9, 2004

Testing the Capture Magnet

This image of a model capture magnet was taken after an experiment in a Mars simulation chamber at the University of...

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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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