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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: KSC00pp1789
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1789

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers get ready to move a NASA UH-1H helicopter outside. They have been painting the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1795
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1795

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter is secured for transfer to Ransom Road at KSC. It is one of four...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1789
Image
Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1789

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers get ready to move a NASA UH-1H helicopter outside. They have been painting the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1792
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1792

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter from Patrick Air Force Base is about to land on S.R. 3. It is one of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1790
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1790

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1790
Image
Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1790

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1793
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1793

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lands on S.R. 3 for transfer to Patrick Air Force Base. It is one of...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00302
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Aug 20, 2004

KSC-04-S-00302

This September a Hollywood-style capture will highlight NASA's Genesis mission when it comes to an exciting climax....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1796
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a pilot prepares a NASA helicopter for a return flight to Patrick Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1797
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a NASA helicopter lifts off to return to Patrick Air Force Base. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1796
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a pilot prepares a NASA helicopter for a return flight to Patrick Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1797
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a NASA helicopter lifts off to return to Patrick Air Force Base. The...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0145-3
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May 12, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0145-3

XV-15 Tiltrotor in hover helcipter flight at Bell Helicopter Co. Bell Photo number 043903 (credit and permission...

ARC
NASA image: Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar
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Apr 13, 2010

Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar

This image taken March 25, 2010 shows preparations for radar testing for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. This day work...

JPL
NASA image: Testing of Mars Landing Radar near Lancaster, Calif.
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Apr 13, 2010

Testing of Mars Landing Radar near Lancaster, Calif.

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows a helicopter carrying an engineering test model of the landing radar for NASA...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Mars Missions
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Sep 28, 2021

NASA's Mars Missions

NASA's Mars missions, clockwise from top left: Perseverance rover and Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, InSight lander,...

JPL
NASA image: Test at NASA Dryden of Radar System for Next Mars Landing
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Jun 11, 2010

Test at NASA Dryden of Radar System for Next Mars Landing

This test for the radar system to be used during the August 2012 descent and landing of NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: AFRC2017-0245-051
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Aug 30, 2017

AFRC2017-0245-051

Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser lifted off ramp on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center by...

AFRC
NASA image: Mars Rover and Team at Adler Planetarium
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Jan 3, 2023

Mars Rover and Team at Adler Planetarium

Members of the public met with NASA Mars team members and saw the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter models...

JPL
NASA image: AFRC2017-0245-045
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Aug 30, 2017

AFRC2017-0245-045

Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser® being lifted by Columbia 234 UT helicopter for a captive carry...

AFRC
NASA image: Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory
Image
Apr 13, 2010

Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows the test radar affixed to a gimbal mounting at the front of a helicopter,...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing for a Mars Radar Test
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Jun 11, 2010

Preparing for a Mars Radar Test

In advance of a testing flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, members of the test team prepare the...

JPL
NASA image: Model
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Feb 8, 1960

Model

Model being tested with helicopter.

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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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