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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: Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools
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Feb 16, 2010

Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools

In this image, engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory test and flex Curiosity robotic arm and tools. A video...

JPL
NASA image: Scarecrow Descends Hill
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Descends Hill

An engineering model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory makes its way up a hill in the Mars Yard testing area at NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Carrying RoboSimian
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Jul 16, 2014

Carrying RoboSimian

Engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory carry RoboSimian, a robot developed at JPL, at the DARPA Robotics...

JPL
NASA image: Mission Control, 1964
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Oct 27, 2016

Mission Control, 1964

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Heat Probe
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Oct 11, 2018

InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Heat Probe

An engineering version of the robotic arm on NASA's InSight mission lifts the engineering version of the Heat Flow...

JPL
NASA image: At Arm's Length
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Jun 28, 2019

At Arm's Length

On June 21, 2019, engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory install the main robotic arm on the Mars 2020 rover....

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020 Mast Goes On
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Jun 14, 2019

Mars 2020 Mast Goes On

Engineers and technicians at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, install the remote sensing...

JPL
NASA image: Inspecting Instrument Deployment
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Dec 18, 2018

Inspecting Instrument Deployment

Engineer Marleen Sundgaard watches as a test version of NASA's Mars InSight lander grasps a model of the...

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Gets Cold
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May 23, 2019

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Gets Cold

Engineers prepare the Mars 2020 spacecraft for a thermal vacuum (TVAC) test in the Space Simulator Facility at...

JPL
NASA image: Voyager 2 Flight Hardware
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Feb 24, 1977

Voyager 2 Flight Hardware

This archival photo shows engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory working on the 10-sided central structure,...

JPL
NASA image: Testing Gateway’s AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05207)
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Jun 26, 2025

Testing Gateway’s AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05207)

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland work together to position and secure the second of three...

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NASA image: Testing Gateway’s AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-07118)
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Sep 2, 2025

Testing Gateway’s AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-07118)

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland prepare the third and final Advanced Electric Propulsion...

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NASA image: Testing Gateway's AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05197)
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Jun 26, 2025

Testing Gateway's AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05197)

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland work together to position and secure the second of three...

GRC
NASA image: Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Christine Gebara is part of the team building the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite,...

JPL
NASA image: MOXIE Shakes it UP
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Jan 19, 2021

MOXIE Shakes it UP

This engineering model of Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) instrument is about to undergo...

JPL
NASA image: NASA-JPL Ventilator Prototype Team Members
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Apr 23, 2020

NASA-JPL Ventilator Prototype Team Members

Some of the dozens of engineers involved in creating a ventilator prototype specially targeted to coronavirus...

JPL
NASA image: Connecting Curiosity Neck
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Jul 23, 2010

Connecting Curiosity Neck

In the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, engineers gather around the base of Curiosity neck the Mast as...

JPL
NASA image: Installing SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Installing SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

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: Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

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....

JPL
NASA image: NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety
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Dec 4, 2001

NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety

The Air Force provided a C-17 Globemaster III for use in the Vehicle Integrated Propulsion Research (VIPR) effort....

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NASA image: Attaching Curiosity Mast
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Jul 23, 2010

Attaching Curiosity Mast

Engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory are dressed head to toe in bunny suits only their eyes and foreheads can...

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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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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