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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: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

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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,...

JPL
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: Rotating Juno for Integrating Instruments
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Jul 12, 2010

Rotating Juno for Integrating Instruments

Once the radiation vault was installed on top of the propulsion module, NASA Juno spacecraft was lifted onto a large...

JPL
NASA image: Tests to Help Plan Opportunity Moves
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May 6, 2005

Tests to Help Plan Opportunity Moves

Rover engineers check how a test rover moves in material chosen to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions....

JPL
NASA image: NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety
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Dec 4, 2001

NASA, Air Force, and Industry Team Up to Improve Flying Safety

The Air Force provided a C-17 Globemaster III for use in the Vehicle Integrated Propulsion Research (VIPR) effort....

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NASA image: Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent
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Jan 16, 2013

Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent

A team of scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing whether organic molecules can be brewed in a...

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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: Voyager 2 Flight Hardware
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 Flight Hardware

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

JPL
NASA image: Tests to Help Plan Opportunity Moves
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May 6, 2005

Tests to Help Plan Opportunity Moves

Rover engineers check how a test rover moves in material chosen to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions....

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: Laying the Groundwork for a Rover Test
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Aug 13, 2009

Laying the Groundwork for a Rover Test

A test setup at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory enables experiments with maneuvers being considered for use by NASA...

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NASA image: Voyager Test Model Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager Test Model Configuration

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

JPL
NASA image: LDSD Flight Test Vehicle 2 in Cleanroom
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Aug 8, 2014

LDSD Flight Test Vehicle 2 in Cleanroom

The main structural body of the second flight test vehicle in NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project...

JPL
NASA image: Surrogate Robot
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Aug 21, 2014

Surrogate Robot

The Surrogate robot Surge, built at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA., is being developed in order to...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Next Mars Rover on a Test Drive
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Sep 13, 2010

NASA Next Mars Rover on a Test Drive

The suspension system on NASA Mars rover Curiosity easily accommodates rolling over a ramp in this Sept. 10, 2010,...

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NASA image: Spirit Rises at JPL
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Jan 9, 2004

Spirit Rises at JPL

This image taken at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows engineers testing the rover stand-up motions. The rover is...

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: Second Test Rover Added for Free Spirit Tests
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Aug 21, 2009

Second Test Rover Added for Free Spirit Tests

Testing at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in August 2009 is assessing possible maneuvers that the Mars rover Spirit...

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,...

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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: 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: Test Scooping for Mars Rover Curiosity
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Oct 4, 2012

Test Scooping for Mars Rover Curiosity

This image shows a test using an engineering model of the soil scoop for NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The scoop dips...

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NASA image: NASA Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Testing Media Reel
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Jun 23, 2020

NASA Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Testing Media Reel

B-roll for media. NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered, controlled flight...

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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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