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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: Cassini End of Mission Preview
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Sep 13, 2017

Cassini End of Mission Preview

A model of the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft is seen in the von Kármán Auditorium during a press conference previewing...

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NASA image: First Starshade Prototype at JPL
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Aug 9, 2016

First Starshade Prototype at JPL

The first prototype starshade developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shown in technology partner Astro...

JPL
NASA image: A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover
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Oct 30, 2019

A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover

An engineer working on NASA's Mars 2020 mission uses a solar intensity probe to measure and compare the amount of...

JPL
NASA image: InSight's Portrait of a Star (Brad Pitt)
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Sep 18, 2019

InSight's Portrait of a Star (Brad Pitt)

The engineering model of NASA's InSight lander — a replica used for test purposes — took an image of the actor Brad...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) project scientist, Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Pasadena, Calif., holds...

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NASA image: Half-Scale Starshade
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Aug 9, 2016

Half-Scale Starshade

A deployed half-scale starshade with four petals at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, in 2014....

JPL
NASA image: Starshade Prototype
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Aug 9, 2016

Starshade Prototype

This image shows the bare bones of the first prototype starshade by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: Europa's Surface: Up-Close Topography
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Apr 14, 2023

Europa's Surface: Up-Close Topography

This close-up composite of images captured by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the 1990s shows the crust of Jupiter's...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, Engineering Design Model 1, is seen on display during an event where NASA is outlining...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A model of the Dragonfly rotorcraft is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby ahead of an event where NASA outlined how...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A model of a liquid metal-cooled reactor, dual 100-kw Brayton Power Conversion is seen on display during an event...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, Engineering Design Model 1, is seen on display during an event where NASA is outlining...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 25, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A model of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby during a 2-day...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 25, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A model of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby during a 2-day event where NASA...

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NASA image: Stardust NExT Comet Redezvous
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Jan 19, 2011

Stardust NExT Comet Redezvous

Steve Chesley, Stardust NExT co-investigator, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, holds up a model of Comet Tempel 1...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: Chris Evans Visits JPL, Perseverance Model
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Jun 14, 2022

Chris Evans Visits JPL, Perseverance Model

From left, actor Chris Evans, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover Surface Mission Manager Jessica Samuels, and NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing
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Jan 13, 2022

Brace Yourself for TTBW Low-Speed, High-Lift Ground Effects Testing

Instrumentation technicians perform installation measures on the trans-sonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) model in NASA...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Mars Sample Return program manager, JPL, Bobby Braun, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover press briefing...

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NASA image: CADRE Test Rovers in the Mars Yard
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Mar 7, 2024

CADRE Test Rovers in the Mars Yard

Two full-scale development model rovers that are part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

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NASA image: PREFIRE Satellite Illustration
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Aug 14, 2023

PREFIRE Satellite Illustration

The PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission will send two CubeSats – shown as an...

JPL
NASA image: NACA Apprentice is Trained on the Lab's Altitude Systems
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Feb 23, 1955

NACA Apprentice is Trained on the Lab's Altitude Systems

An apprentice at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory shown...

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NASA image: General Dynamics YF-16 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jan 23, 1974

General Dynamics YF-16 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A model of the General Dynamics YF-16 Fighting Falcon in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel...

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NASA image: Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop
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Oct 23, 1950

Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop

A mechanic and apprentice work on a wooden impeller in the Fabrication Shop at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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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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