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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: Mirror Mount
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Jul 28, 2014

Mirror Mount

This is a prototype of a mirror mount that scientists made using a new 3-D printing technique at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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May 10, 2012

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca.

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NASA image: OPALS Vibration Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Vibration Testing

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS undergoes vibration testing at NASa Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Back of Aquarius Instrument
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Apr 19, 2011

Back of Aquarius Instrument

Engineers check cables on back of Aquarius instrument in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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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: Aquarius Deployment Test
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Deployment Test

Aquarius reflector deployment is tested in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

JPL
NASA image: The JPL Team Behind RoboSimian and Surrogate
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Dec 9, 2014

The JPL Team Behind RoboSimian and Surrogate

Robotics researchers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, stand with robots RoboSimian and...

JPL
NASA image: Building the Moon Mineralogy Mapper
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Sep 24, 2009

Building the Moon Mineralogy Mapper

The Moon Mineralogy Mapper imaging spectrometer, an instrument on India’s Chandrayaan-1, during development at...

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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Apr 2, 2014

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca. Animation available in...

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NASA image: Aquarius Reflector Test
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Reflector Test

Engineers test Aquarius 2.5 meter reflector in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

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NASA image: OPALS Vibration Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Vibration Testing

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS undergoes vibration testing at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

JPL
NASA image: Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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Aug 6, 2014

Spacecraft Assembly Facility

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS is pictured in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at NASA Jet...

JPL
NASA image: JPL RoboSimian and Surrogate Robots
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Dec 9, 2014

JPL RoboSimian and Surrogate Robots

RoboSimian and Surrogate are robots that were designed and built at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Aquarius at JPL
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius at JPL

Aquarius instrument, including 2.5 meter reflector, in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: JPL Surrogate Robot
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Dec 9, 2014

JPL Surrogate Robot

Surrogate, nicknamed Surge, is a robot designed and built at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.

JPL
NASA image: Ice Fountains
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Dec 29, 2006

Ice Fountains

Multiple jets of icy particles are blasted into space by the active venting on Saturn moon Enceladus

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NASA image: A-27772
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Dec 30, 1997

A-27772

Avrocar with ground board and variable height struts and no tail. Can see focusing ring that controlled the...

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NASA image: Researcher With Solar Array
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Aug 14, 2014

Researcher With Solar Array

A researcher at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, holds a prototype of a solar panel array that folds up...

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NASA image: Hedgehog
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Jul 10, 2014

Hedgehog

This is a hopping/tumbling robot called Hedgehog that scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory will test on a...

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NASA image: Packing and Shipping NASA’s Europa Clipper
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Jun 11, 2024

Packing and Shipping NASA’s Europa Clipper

How was NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft packed and shipped from the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern...

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NASA image: NASA Psyche Media Day Video Clips
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Apr 11, 2022

NASA Psyche Media Day Video Clips

B-roll and soundbites for media and public use. As NASA’s Psyche mission undergoes final preparations for the...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel
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May 12, 2022

NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel

B-roll, animations, and soundbites for media and public use. Soon to be operating from the International Space...

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NASA image: Main Body of NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Arrives at JPL from APL
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Jun 6, 2022

Main Body of NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Arrives at JPL from APL

The main body of NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has been delivered to the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory 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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