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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: Mars 2020 Helicopter 50RPM Test
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Mar 18, 2020

Mars 2020 Helicopter 50RPM Test

Mars 2020 Helicopter 50RPM Test

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NASA image: Mars Mound from Ingenuity Helicopter's Perspective
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Sep 17, 2021

Mars Mound from Ingenuity Helicopter's Perspective

This image of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Faillefeu" was captured by NASA's Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts on Mars With Helicopter (Illustration)
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Jul 28, 2020

NASA Astronauts on Mars With Helicopter (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA astronauts working on the surface of Mars. A helicopter similar to the Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Aboard Perseverance
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Apr 10, 2020

Mars Helicopter Aboard Perseverance

The Mars Helicopter and its Mars Helicopter Delivery System were attached to the Perseverance Mars rover at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Leading Up to Flight 50
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May 26, 2023

Leading Up to Flight 50

This map shows the locations of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in the sols...

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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: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter carries a rooftop pedestal it removed from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter carries a rooftop pedestal it removed from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation

NASA’s Mars Helicopter is installed on the agency’s Mars Perseverance rover inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation

NASA’s Mars Helicopter is installed on the agency’s Mars Perseverance rover inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation

NASA’s Mars Helicopter is installed on the agency’s Mars Perseverance rover inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation

NASA’s Mars Helicopter is installed on the agency’s Mars Perseverance rover inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Arrives in Clean Room
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Aug 6, 2019

Mars Helicopter Arrives in Clean Room

Members from NASA's Mars Helicopter and Mars 2020 teams stand behind the Mars Helicopter. The The image was taken on...

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NASA image: Rover Landing Gear Seen From the Air by Mars Helicopter
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Apr 27, 2022

Rover Landing Gear Seen From the Air by Mars Helicopter

This image of Perseverance's backshell and parachute was collected from an altitude of 26 feet (8 meters) by the...

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NASA image: NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Apr 29, 2020

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

The flight model of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23882

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NASA image: Mars Mound from Ingenuity Helicopter's Perspective in 3D
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Sep 17, 2021

Mars Mound from Ingenuity Helicopter's Perspective in 3D

This 3D view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Faillefeu" was created from data collected by NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: The First Aircraft on Mars
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Jul 13, 2020

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: The First Aircraft on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered flight on another planet next spring....

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NASA image: Lockheed AH-56A (Cheyenne) Helicopter in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel
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Sep 17, 1969

Lockheed AH-56A (Cheyenne) Helicopter in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel

3/4 front view of Lockheed AH-56A (Cheyenne) Helicopter in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Third Flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a Success
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Apr 25, 2021

Third Flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a Success

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on...

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NASA image: Artist's Concept: Mars Helicopter
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Mar 12, 2020

Artist's Concept: Mars Helicopter

This artist's concept shows the Mars Helicopter on the Martian surface. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter is positioned to remove a rooftop pedestal from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A pedestal carried by a helicopter is positioned for a gentle placement on the ground. The helicopter removed the...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Mars Helicopter and the Future of Extraterrestrial Flight [Episode 32]
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May 4, 2021

NASA Science Live: Mars Helicopter and the Future of Extraterrestrial Flight [Episode 32]

On April 19, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter became the first spacecraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on...

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NASA image: Ingenuity at 'Airfield Mu'
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Apr 20, 2023

Ingenuity at 'Airfield Mu'

This image of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter at "Airfield Mu" was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard...

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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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