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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: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Fifth Flight Lands in New Airfield
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May 7, 2021

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Fifth Flight Lands in New Airfield

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completed its fifth flight with a one-way journey from Wright Brothers Field to a...

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NASA image: Second Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Apr 22, 2021

Second Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed a second, more challenging flight on the Red Planet on April...

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NASA image: Fourth Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Apr 30, 2021

Fourth Flight a Success for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed a fourth, more challenging flight on the Red Planet on April...

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NASA image: Taking a CADRE Rover in Hand
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Feb 11, 2025

Taking a CADRE Rover in Hand

One of three small lunar rovers that are part of a NASA technology demonstration called CADRE (Cooperative...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Sol 200 Auto-Nav Drive
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Oct 19, 2021

Perseverance's Sol 200 Auto-Nav Drive

This video shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover using its auto-navigation, or AutoNav, technology to drive 548 feet...

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NASA image: AutoNav Drives Perseverance Forward
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Apr 19, 2022

AutoNav Drives Perseverance Forward

This video shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover using its auto-navigation, or AutoNav, technology to guide it during...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4386
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Jul 24, 2012

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LAS VEGAS -- The Boeing Company tests the forward heat shield FHS jettison system of its CST-100 spacecraft at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7887
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Nov 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Andy Aldrin, director of business development for United Launch Alliance (ULA), talks to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Team Meeting Media Reel
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Oct 1, 2020

NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Team Meeting Media Reel

B-roll for media use. During COVID-19, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter team has been getting creative with web meetings...

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NASA image: Getting NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover to Launch During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Jun 17, 2020

Getting NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover to Launch During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Getting a Mars rover built, tested and to the launch pad is a feat that requires the dedication of hundreds of team...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta
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Sep 6, 2022

Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover has arrived at an ancient delta in Jezero Crater, one of the best places on the Red...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover’s Most Challenging Climb Yet (Mars Report - August 2023)
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity Rover’s Most Challenging Climb Yet (Mars Report - August 2023)

NASA’s Curiosity rover recently made its most challenging climb on Mars. Curiosity faced a steep, slippery slope on...

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NASA image: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0001-Mars Helicopter Media Reel 04272020
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Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0001-Mars Helicopter Media Reel 04272020

B-roll for media. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a controlled way on another...

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NASA image: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation
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Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation

Animations for media and public use. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a...

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NASA image: JPL-20200515-M2020f-0001-Mars 2020 Media Reel Updated
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May 15, 2020

JPL-20200515-M2020f-0001-Mars 2020 Media Reel Updated

B-roll for media. NASA's Mars 2020 mission, which includes the Perseverance rover, is launching to the Red Planet in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hears Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in Fligh
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May 7, 2021

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hears Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in Fligh

On April 30, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover made history as the first spacecraft to record sounds from another...

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NASA image: Nasa’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Test Flight Campaign
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Sep 29, 2021

Nasa’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Test Flight Campaign

B-roll for media use. NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter arrived on the Red Planet attached to the belly of the...

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NASA image: Faces of NASA: Barbara Brown
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Feb 16, 2021

Faces of NASA: Barbara Brown

"I’ve worked in many different roles and what drives my passion is learning things that I don’t know. It is a part...

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Apr 6, 2012

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DALLAS – This computational fluid dynamics CFD image was taken during a series of wind tunnel tests for Blue...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1952
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Apr 3, 2012

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DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. -- The Boeing Company's CST-100 boilerplate crew capsule floats toward a smooth landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3150
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3495
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Jun 21, 2012

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne tests a thruster destined for Boeing's CST-100 spacecraft. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3148
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: NASA Groundlink: Q&A with Crew Isolated in HERA Habitat (C6M4)
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Apr 7, 2023

NASA Groundlink: Q&A with Crew Isolated in HERA Habitat (C6M4)

Crew members Sandra Herrmann and Katie Koube, from HERA Campaign 6 Mission 4, answer questions from students all...

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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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