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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: CADRE Rover Undergoes Electromagnetic Testing
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Mar 7, 2024

CADRE Rover Undergoes Electromagnetic Testing

In a special chamber at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, engineers prepare to test a small rover that will go to...

JPL
NASA image: CADRE Rovers, Hardware in JPL Clean Room
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Aug 26, 2024

CADRE Rovers, Hardware in JPL Clean Room

Three small rovers bound for the Moon – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

JPL
NASA image: Cassini End of Mission
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Sep 15, 2017

Cassini End of Mission

Aseel Anabtawi, of Cassini's radio science team, monitors her console in mission control during Cassini's final...

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NASA image: Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room during Facility Startup
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Feb 23, 1961

Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room during Facility Startup

Operators test the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Plum Brook Reactor Facility systems in the...

GRC
NASA image: Russian, European Space Agency Spacewalk Animation
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Jul 20, 2022

Russian, European Space Agency Spacewalk Animation

Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos and Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti of European Space...

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NASA image: Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by Dryden aerospace engineer (Code RA) Ryan Warner.
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Oct 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by Dryden aerospace engineer (Code RA) Ryan Warner.

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight...

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NASA image: Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.
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Aug 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight...

AFRC
NASA image: Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a pedestal, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by laser energy inside a building at NASA Marshall.
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Sep 18, 2003

Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a pedestal, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by laser energy inside a building at NASA Marshall.

Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a center pedestal, a lightweight model plane makes the first flight of...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Dryden's Dave Bushman aims the optics of a laser device at a panel on a model aircraft during the first flight demonstration of an aircraft powered by laser light.
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Sep 17, 2003

NASA Dryden's Dave Bushman aims the optics of a laser device at a panel on a model aircraft during the first flight demonstration of an aircraft powered by laser light.

NASA Dryden project engineer Dave Bushman carefully aims the optics of a laser device at a solar cell panel on a...

AFRC
NASA image: With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony Frakowiak and researcher Tim Blackwell before its power-beamed demonstration flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony Frakowiak and researcher Tim Blackwell before its power-beamed demonstration flight.

With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a lightweight model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony...

AFRC
NASA image: With a laser beam centered on its panel of photovoltaic cells, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by a laser beam inside a building at NASA Marshall.
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Sep 18, 2003

With a laser beam centered on its panel of photovoltaic cells, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by a laser beam inside a building at NASA Marshall.

With a laser beam centered on its panel of photovoltaic cells, a lightweight model plane makes the first flight of...

AFRC
NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle
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Jul 27, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) flight #145 drilling of shuttle tire using Tire Assault Vehicle

Created from a 1/16th model of a German World War II tank, the TAV (Tire Assault Vehicle) was an important safety...

AFRC
NASA image: PIA25668
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25668

The Earth-bound full-scale engineering model of NASA's Perseverance rover, called OPTIMISM, seems to peer down at a...

JPL
NASA image: CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing

An engineer prepares a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

JPL
NASA image: CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock

A development rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) technology...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00007
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Jan 19, 2006

KSC-06-S-00007

Omar Baez polls the launch support team in Mission Control. After New Horizons' launch aboard the Atlas V, the...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard

A development model rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

JPL
NASA image: CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing

Engineers prepare a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00314
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Dec 5, 2005

KSC-05-S-00314

Hi, my name is Eric Anderson and I work for NASA here at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I am the Lead...

KSC
NASA image: Voyager 1 Team Reacts to Receiving Engineering Data From Spacecraft
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Apr 25, 2024

Voyager 1 Team Reacts to Receiving Engineering Data From Spacecraft

B-roll for media and public use. In a conference room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pp1875
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Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05pp1875

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pp1877
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Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05pp1877

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pp1882
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Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05pp1882

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The 19-stories-tall Atlas V launch vehicle leaps above the trees near Launch Complex 41...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pp1883
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Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05pp1883

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed through a break in the greenscape around Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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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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