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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: Scarecrow Climbs Rocks
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Climbs Rocks

Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily traverses large rocks in the Mars Yard...

JPL
NASA image: Testing Spirit on Five Wheels
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Jul 17, 2004

Testing Spirit on Five Wheels

This picture shows a model of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit being tested for performance on five wheels at NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Global Gravity: Africa and Europe
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Dec 11, 2007

Global Gravity: Africa and Europe

This visualization of a gravity model was created with data from NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment and...

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina
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Aug 17, 2000

SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina

In addition to an elevation model of most of Earth landmass, NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission will produce...

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: New Forecast of San Francisco Earthquake Risk
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Oct 13, 2005

New Forecast of San Francisco Earthquake Risk

This illustration depicts synthetic aperature radar patterns of seismic deformations associated with a model...

JPL
NASA image: Projecting Jupiter
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Dec 17, 2021

Projecting Jupiter

This projection of the radial magnetic field of Jupiter (top) uses a new magnetic field model based on data from...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse
Video
Oct 21, 2021

NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse

Using a mix of 3D-printed plastic and metal parts, a full-scale replica of NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar...

ARC
NASA image: Boeing SST Model Mounted in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 1, 1965

Boeing SST Model Mounted in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Overhead view of Boeing Super Sonic Transport , wings un-swept.

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3628
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3628

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3626
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3626

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3629
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3629

HAMPTON, Va. –Engineers monitor high-speed wind tunnel testing of a 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3627
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3627

HAMPTON, Va. –An engineer monitors high-speed wind tunnel testing of a 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3630
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3630

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers
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Sep 23, 1962

Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers

S-65 Meteor Impact Model set up in the former Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and Space...

GRC
NASA image: Launch Vehicle Directorate and Centaur Rocket Model
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May 23, 1979

Launch Vehicle Directorate and Centaur Rocket Model

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center’s Launch Vehicle Directorate in front...

GRC
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: M-2 Lifting Body, F.S.W.T. in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 27, 2000

M-2 Lifting Body, F.S.W.T. in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

M-2 lifting body wind tunnel model with wind tunnel mechanic Chuck Greco. Model mounted on special support designed...

ARC
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: The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated
Video
Jan 29, 2016

The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated

In this video NASA solar physicist Holly Gilbert narrates a visualization of the slow changes in the sun's magnetic...

GSFC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
Image
Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a host quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft lifts off on Oct. 22,...

AFRC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

The atmospheric probe model flies free after release from a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft above Rogers Dry...

AFRC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
Image
Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model is attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft on Oct. 22, 2024. The...

AFRC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
Image
Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

The atmospheric probe model flies free after release from a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft above Rogers Dry...

AFRC
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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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