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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 Rover Curiosity, Front View
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity, Front View

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

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NASA image: Forming a Bose-Einstein Condensate
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Sep 26, 2014

Forming a Bose-Einstein Condensate

This sequence of false-color images shows the formation of a Bose-Einstein condensate in the Cold Atom Laboratory...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity with Wheel on Ramp
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity with Wheel on Ramp

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

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NASA image: Working on Curiosity in JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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May 12, 2011

Working on Curiosity in JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility

This wide-angle view shows the High Bay 1 cleanroom inside the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Shutterbugs Shoot Scarecrow
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Oct 4, 2007

Shutterbugs Shoot Scarecrow

Onlookers watch as Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily conquers boulders in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Mars Rover Curiosity at JPL, View from Front Left Corner
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Apr 6, 2011

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity at JPL, View from Front Left Corner

The rover for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, named Curiosity, is seen here inside the Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: Sample Image Through Camera Built for Next Mars Rover
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Apr 6, 2010

Sample Image Through Camera Built for Next Mars Rover

Malin Space Science Systems, San Diego, delivered the two cameras for the Mast Camera Mastcam instrument of NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Engineers Flex Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools
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Feb 16, 2010

Engineers Flex Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools

In the middle of this image taken at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the long robotic arm of NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Testing Precision of Movement of Curiosity Robotic Arm
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Feb 22, 2012

Testing Precision of Movement of Curiosity Robotic Arm

A NASA Mars Science Laboratory test rover called the Vehicle System Test Bed, or VSTB, at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity, Right Side View
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity, Right Side View

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity, Left Side View
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity, Left Side View

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

JPL
NASA image: Next NASA Mars Rover Gets Its Wheels
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Nov 18, 2008

Next NASA Mars Rover Gets Its Wheels

Wheels were first attached to NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover in August 2008. The rover and its descent stage and...

JPL
NASA image: Applied Physics Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Applied Physics Laboratory

Principal investigator, Dr. Janine Captain, demonstrates the effects of moving a magnet against metal in the Applied...

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NASA image: Applied Physics Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Applied Physics Laboratory

Dr. Mark Nurge, a physicist in the Applied Physics Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center adjusted cables on an...

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NASA image: Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2009

Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory

Testing during March and April 2009 inside the world largest wind tunnel, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett...

JPL
NASA image: Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2009

Parachute Opening During Tests for Mars Science Laboratory

Testing during March and April 2009 inside the world largest wind tunnel, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Test
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Nov 5, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Test

Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Flexible Canopy Testing in the Glenn Research Center, 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Fundamental Aero Test
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Jun 15, 2018

Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Fundamental Aero Test

Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Fundamental Aero Test

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NASA image: Biological Test Laboratory, Sample Operations Area
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Mar 1, 1968

Biological Test Laboratory, Sample Operations Area

Biological Test Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, Lunar Receiving Laboratory, bldg 37, Manned Spacecraft Center,...

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NASA image: Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support
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May 29, 2019

Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Calibration Laboratory in California has a workload that is 80 percent...

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

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grant, geologist, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory...

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

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Dawn Sumner, geologist, University of California, Davis speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) press conference...

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

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

NASA chief scientist, Dr. Waleed Abdalati, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) press conference at the...

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NASA image: Frank Rubio in spacesuit
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Mar 7, 2022

Frank Rubio in spacesuit

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio dons a spacesuit at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center in...

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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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