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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: Making Tracks on Mars
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Aug 22, 2012

Making Tracks on Mars

This image shows the tracks left by NASA Curiosity rover on Aug. 22, 2012, as it completed its first test drive on...

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NASA image: Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double
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Dec 11, 2012

Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double

Camera and robotic-arm maneuvers for taking a self-portrait of the NASA Curiosity rover on Mars were checked first,...

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NASA image: Venus Phoebe Regio
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Feb 1, 1996

Venus Phoebe Regio

This radar image from NASA Magellan is of part of the Phoebe region of Venus. It is a mosaic of parts of revolutions...

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NASA image: Venus - Phoebe Region
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Feb 5, 1996

Venus - Phoebe Region

This radar image from NASA Magellan is of part of the Phoebe region of Venus. It is a mosaic of parts of revolutions...

JPL
NASA image: Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars Generates Rock Powder
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Feb 7, 2013

Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars Generates Rock Powder

In an activity called the mini drill test, NASA Mars rover Curiosity used its drill to generate this ring of...

JPL
NASA image: Marie
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Feb 3, 2003

Marie

Marie Curie rover drives down the rear ramp during Operational Readiness Test ORT 4. NASA Pathfinder, a low-cost...

JPL
NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

The proposed Prandtl-m is based on the Prandtl-d seen coming in for a landing during a flight test in June. The...

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NASA image: Curiosity Mars Rover Flexes its Robotic Arm
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Sep 16, 2010

Curiosity Mars Rover Flexes its Robotic Arm

Test operators in a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory monitor some of the first motions by the robotic...

JPL
NASA image: Marie
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Feb 3, 2003

Marie

Marie Curie sits on the lander petal prior to deployment during the pre-launch Operations Readiness Test ORT 6. NASA...

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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: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

This video shows teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS...

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NASA image: 35sec Green Run Clip 03182021 - with Test Conductor Audio
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Mar 18, 2021

35sec Green Run Clip 03182021 - with Test Conductor Audio

The core stage for the first flight of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is seen in the B-2 Test Stand during a...

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NASA image: X-59 Arrives at NASA Armstrong Following First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 Arrives at NASA Armstrong Following First Flight

The X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: A Mars Rover and a Mars Flyer (Artist's Concept)
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Jul 14, 2020

A Mars Rover and a Mars Flyer (Artist's Concept)

When NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter attempts its first test flight on the Red Planet, the agency's Mars 2020...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Soars After Historic Takeoff

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: Percussive Drill Test at JPL
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May 17, 2018

Percussive Drill Test at JPL

This video clip shows a test of a new percussive drilling technique at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff
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Apr 1, 2021

Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff

Beginning April 2021, the window opens for the first flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. It will be...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: SLS-4091 August 2022 Artemis I Resource Reel 081922
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Aug 18, 2022

SLS-4091 August 2022 Artemis I Resource Reel 081922

This resource reel shows major milestones for NASA’s Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) as it prepared its...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper's Ultraviolet Spectrograph Is Delivered
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Mar 3, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper's Ultraviolet Spectrograph Is Delivered

Engineers and technicians examine and test the first of NASA's Europa Clipper's science instruments to be delivered...

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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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