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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: Preparing a Test Mixture
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Jun 30, 2009

Preparing a Test Mixture

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg left and Mike Seibert fill a mixer with powdered clay and diatomaceous earth, a...

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NASA image: Engineers Test Roll-Off at JPL
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Jan 30, 2004

Engineers Test Roll-Off at JPL

This image taken at JPL shows engineers testing the route by which the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity will roll...

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NASA image: Computer Reconstruction of Spirit Predicament
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Nov 4, 2009

Computer Reconstruction of Spirit Predicament

A screen shot from software used by the Mars Exploration Rover team for assessing movements by Spirit and...

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NASA image: Opportunity View of Viking Crater, Sol 421
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Apr 8, 2005

Opportunity View of Viking Crater, Sol 421

Opportunity View of Viking Crater, Sol 421

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NASA image: Rover 2 Driving Test
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 2 Driving Test

NASA Rover 2 is driven over staggered ramps to test the suspension range of motion.

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NASA image: Robotic Arm of Rover 1
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Feb 26, 2003

Robotic Arm of Rover 1

JPL engineers examine the robotic arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover 1.

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NASA image: Multihued Mars
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Feb 2, 2004

Multihued Mars

This image taken at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows the panoramic camera used onboard both NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Sandbox Testing to Prepare for Driving Spirit
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Nov 12, 2009

Sandbox Testing to Prepare for Driving Spirit

Rover-team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., check slight movements by a test rover...

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NASA image: JPL Testbed Image of Airbag Retraction
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Jan 6, 2004

JPL Testbed Image of Airbag Retraction

This image shows the deflated airbags retracted underneath the lander petal at the JPL In-Situ Instrument Laboratory.

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NASA image: Rover 2 Assembly
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 2 Assembly

NASA Rover 2 equipment deck, with solar arrays partially deployed, in NASA JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility cleanroom.

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NASA image: Uphill Climb
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Jul 30, 2009

Uphill Climb

NASA Mars Exploration Rover team members continued longer-duration test runs this week, driving the test rover...

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NASA image: Roll-Off Dress Rehearsal at JPL
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Jan 14, 2004

Roll-Off Dress Rehearsal at JPL

This image shows a test rover as it attempts a complete 115-degree turn on the lander in NASA Jet Propulsion...

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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: Opportunity on Cabo Frio Simulated
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Oct 19, 2006

Opportunity on Cabo Frio Simulated

This image superimposes an artist concept of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity atop the Cabo Frio promontory...

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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...

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NASA image: Position Markers in Preparation for Test
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Jul 13, 2009

Position Markers in Preparation for Test

Mars Exploration Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., prepare an experiment on...

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NASA image: Super Rover X-Ray Vision
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Jan 20, 2004

Super Rover X-Ray Vision

Located on the arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, the alpha particle X-ray spectrometer uses alpha particles...

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NASA image: Roll-Off Test at JPL
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Jan 11, 2004

Roll-Off Test at JPL

This still image illustrates what the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit will look like as it rolls off the northeastern...

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NASA image: Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars
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Mar 12, 2004

Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars

In this five-minute exposure taken from the surface of Mars by NASA Spirit rover, stars appear as streaks due to the...

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NASA image: Off-Earth Driving Champs in Kilometers
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Oct 13, 2009

Off-Earth Driving Champs in Kilometers

The total distance driven on Mars by NASA Mars Exploration Rover, 34.36 kilometers by early December 2011, is...

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NASA image: 2 Stages of Deployment
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Feb 26, 2003

2 Stages of Deployment

The twin rovers sit side-by-side in different stages of deployment. NASA Rover 2 left front wheels are stowed, while...

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NASA image: Off-Earth Driving Champs in Miles
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Dec 7, 2011

Off-Earth Driving Champs in Miles

The total distance driven on Mars by NASA Mars Exploration Rover, 21.35 miles by early December 2011, is approaching...

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NASA image: Superimposed Rover on Rim of Victoria Crater  Artist Concept
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Oct 6, 2006

Superimposed Rover on Rim of Victoria Crater Artist Concept

This image superimposes an artist concept of the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on the rim of Victoria Crater....

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NASA image: Sandbox Tracks from Rover Testing
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Jul 24, 2009

Sandbox Tracks from Rover Testing

Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., on July 24, 2009, discuss the next step 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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