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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: NASA's Mars Missions
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Sep 28, 2021

NASA's Mars Missions

NASA's Mars missions, clockwise from top left: Perseverance rover and Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, InSight lander,...

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NASA image: Test at NASA Dryden of Radar System for Next Mars Landing
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Jun 11, 2010

Test at NASA Dryden of Radar System for Next Mars Landing

This test for the radar system to be used during the August 2012 descent and landing of NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0245-051
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Aug 30, 2017

AFRC2017-0245-051

Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser lifted off ramp on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center by...

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NASA image: Mars Rover and Team at Adler Planetarium
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Jan 3, 2023

Mars Rover and Team at Adler Planetarium

Members of the public met with NASA Mars team members and saw the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter models...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0245-045
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Aug 30, 2017

AFRC2017-0245-045

Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser® being lifted by Columbia 234 UT helicopter for a captive carry...

AFRC
NASA image: Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory
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Apr 13, 2010

Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows the test radar affixed to a gimbal mounting at the front of a helicopter,...

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NASA image: Preparing for a Mars Radar Test
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Jun 11, 2010

Preparing for a Mars Radar Test

In advance of a testing flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, members of the test team prepare the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on the Martian Surface (Artist's Concept)
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Jul 14, 2020

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on the Martian Surface (Artist's Concept)

In this artist's concept, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter stands on the Red Planet's surface as NASA's Mars 2020...

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NASA image: Flight Profile for Ingenuity's Flight 15
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Nov 4, 2021

Flight Profile for Ingenuity's Flight 15

This annotated image of the "South Séítah" region of Jezero Crater depicts the planned ground track of NASA's...

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NASA image: Swatch of Wright Brothers Flyer 1 Attached to Mars Helicopter
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Apr 6, 2021

Swatch of Wright Brothers Flyer 1 Attached to Mars Helicopter

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter carries a small swatch of muslin material from the lower-left wing of the Wright...

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NASA image: Altimeter Chart for Ingenuity's First Flight
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Apr 19, 2021

Altimeter Chart for Ingenuity's First Flight

This altimeter chart shows data from the first flight of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which occurred on April...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1791
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1791

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly repainted NASA helicopter is transported to S.R. 3 for return to Patrick AFB....

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NASA image: KSC00pp1791
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1791

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly repainted NASA helicopter is transported to S.R. 3 for return to Patrick AFB....

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NASA image: KSC00pp1789
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers get ready to move a NASA UH-1H helicopter outside. They have been painting the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1789
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1789

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers get ready to move a NASA UH-1H helicopter outside. They have been painting the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1790
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1790

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1790
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1790

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

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NASA image: National Campaign Work Area Aerial Images
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Dec 2, 2021

National Campaign Work Area Aerial Images

An aerial image taken by one of NASA’s photographers during recent helicopter flights shows a view of the building...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prototype
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Mar 28, 2019

Mars Helicopter Prototype

This image depicts the demonstration vehicle used to prove that controlled, and sustained flight is feasible in a...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Begins to Spin Its Blades
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Apr 9, 2021

Ingenuity Begins to Spin Its Blades

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter does a slow spin test of its blades on April 8, 2021, the 48th Martian day, or sol, of...

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NASA image: Testing Next-Generation Mars Helicopter Rotors
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Nov 22, 2023

Testing Next-Generation Mars Helicopter Rotors

A dual rotor system for the next generation of Mars helicopters is tested in the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA's...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Spots Rocks During Ninth Flight
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Jul 12, 2021

Ingenuity Spots Rocks During Ninth Flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flew over these sand dunes and rocks during its ninth flight, on July 5, 2021, the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1795
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1795

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter is secured for transfer to Ransom Road at KSC. It is one of four...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1792
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC-00pp1792

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter from Patrick Air Force Base is about to land on S.R. 3. It is one of...

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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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