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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 Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Michael Watkins (right), mission manager and Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) engineer, Jet Propulsion Lab, Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera

This view of terrestrial rocks was taken by a testing twin -- the life test unit -- of Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Gale Crater: Future Home of Mars Rover Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Gale Crater: Future Home of Mars Rover Curiosity

NASA has selected Gale crater as the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. This view of Gale is a...

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NASA image: Oblique View of Gale Crater, Mars, with Vertical Exaggeration
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Nov 28, 2011

Oblique View of Gale Crater, Mars, with Vertical Exaggeration

Gale Crater, where the rover Curiosity of NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission will land in August 2012, contains a...

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NASA image: Attractions for Study in and near Curiosity Selected Landing Site
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Jul 22, 2011

Attractions for Study in and near Curiosity Selected Landing Site

The area in and near the landing site selected for landing of NASA Mars Science Laboratory offers a diversity of...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, seated at far right, talks with members of the local media in a conference room...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far right, talks with participants of an Economic Development Commission...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, facing away from the camera, participates in an Economic Development...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory has become the first science aircraft to be based at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.
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Nov 8, 2007

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory has become the first science aircraft to be based at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory has become the first science aircraft to be based at the Dryden Aircraft...

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NASA image: Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft
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May 13, 2011

Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft

The heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory is the largest ever built for a planetary mission. This image shows...

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NASA image: Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars
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Aug 2, 2012

Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars

This graphic shows the flux of radiation detected by NASA Mars Science Laboratory on the trip from Earth to Mars;...

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NASA image: ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing
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Dec 23, 2010

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Scarecrow
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow

The team developing NASA Mars Science Laboratory calls this test rover Scarecrow because the vehicle does not...

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NASA image: Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar
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Apr 13, 2010

Preparation for Testing of Mars Landing Radar

This image taken March 25, 2010 shows preparations for radar testing for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. This day work...

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NASA image: Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

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NASA image: Curiosity Inside Aeroshell, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Inside Aeroshell, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory aeroshell capsule as it enters the Martian atmosphere. The...

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NASA image: Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene
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Nov 28, 2011

Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene

This set of views illustrates capabilities of the Mast Camera MastCam instrument on NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Chemistry and Mineralogy Instrument Installed in Mars Rover
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Jun 28, 2010

Chemistry and Mineralogy Instrument Installed in Mars Rover

Members of NASA Mars Science Laboratory team carefully steer the hoisted Chemistry and Mineralogy CheMin instrument...

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NASA image: Critical Step in Next Mars Rover Landing Artist Concept
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May 26, 2010

Critical Step in Next Mars Rover Landing Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts Curiosity, the rover to be launched in 2011 by NASA Mars Science Laboratory, as it is...

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NASA image: Testing of Mars Landing Radar near Lancaster, Calif.
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Apr 13, 2010

Testing of Mars Landing Radar near Lancaster, Calif.

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows a helicopter carrying an engineering test model of the landing radar for NASA...

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NASA image: Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: Integrating Powered Descent Vehicle with Back Shell of Mars Spacecraft
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Nov 10, 2011

Integrating Powered Descent Vehicle with Back Shell of Mars Spacecraft

The powered descent vehicle of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being prepared for final integration into...

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NASA image: Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars
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May 7, 2012

Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars

An in-flight camera check produced this out-of-focus image when NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft turned on...

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NASA image: SAM Instrument at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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Nov 28, 2011

SAM Instrument at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

The Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission will study chemistry of rocks,...

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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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