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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: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-048
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-046
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-046

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Justin Hall bonds pieces of a cradle for a rotorcraft launch system for a proposed atmospheric probe set to fly in...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Justin Hall assembles parts of a cradle for a rotorcraft that will air launch a proposed atmospheric probe in summer...

AFRC
NASA image: Particle-image Velocimetry (PIV)
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May 12, 2015

Particle-image Velocimetry (PIV)

Particle-image velocimetry (PIV) is performed on the upper surface of a pitching airfoil in the NASA Glenn Icing...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1040-172
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Nov 14, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-1040-172

Lockheed YO-3A (USA 69-18010 NASA 718) A/C & BELL COBRA HELICOPTER FLIGHT & GROUND TESTS AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE....

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 3, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Justin Hall holds a mold of the top section of an atmospheric probe. The probe is incorporated into part of a...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-047
Image
Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-047

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0083-21
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Feb 11, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0083-21

BO-105 helicopter pilot & cockpit during in flight rotorcraft acoustics program Distance Versus Noise Calibration...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-050
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-050

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: Drone Test Flight Over Sand Dunes
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Dec 3, 2025

Drone Test Flight Over Sand Dunes

A researcher from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California monitors a drone as it flies over sand...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Captures Perseverance at Belva Crater
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Apr 24, 2023

Ingenuity Captures Perseverance at Belva Crater

This image of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover at the rim of Belva Crater was taken by the agency's Ingenuity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Nasa’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Test Flight Campaign
Video
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...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s Record-Breaking Flight
Video
May 27, 2022

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s Record-Breaking Flight

This video was generated using imagery acquired by the navigation camera aboard NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter...

JPL
NASA image: First Video of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in Flight, Including Takeoff and Landing (High-Res)
Video
Apr 19, 2021

First Video of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in Flight, Including Takeoff and Landing (High-Res)

In this video captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover, the agency's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took the first powered,...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC76-0002-52
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Jan 6, 1979

ARC-1979-AC76-0002-52

Lockheed YO-3A (USA 69-18010 NASA 718) TEST FLIGHT AT EDWARDS AIRFORCE BASE (FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER). Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: In-Flight Image From Ingenuity's Second Flight
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Apr 22, 2021

In-Flight Image From Ingenuity's Second Flight

The downward-looking navigation camera aboard NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took this image of the rotorcraft's...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's Record-Breaking Flight
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May 27, 2022

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's Record-Breaking Flight

This animated GIF was generated using imagery acquired by the navigation camera aboard NASA's Ingenuity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Topography Between Mars Helicopter and Rover for Flight 17
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Dec 7, 2021

Topography Between Mars Helicopter and Rover for Flight 17

This annotated image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), and the topographic map below it, provide a look...

JPL
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...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Deployment Test
Image
Aug 13, 2020

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Deployment Test

In this photo taken on Oct. 1, 2019, the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter (between...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Captures Flight 14 Video
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Nov 4, 2021

Ingenuity Captures Flight 14 Video

This video clip was obtained by the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's black-and-white navigation camera during its 14th...

JPL
NASA image: McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 17, 1954

McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Foreword, front view of McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. The McDonnell XV-1...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Views Ingenuity's 47th Takeoff
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Mar 14, 2023

Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Views Ingenuity's 47th Takeoff

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen here at the starting point of its 47th flight on Mars. This video shows the...

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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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