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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: Testing the Robotic Arm Rasp on Earth
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Jul 15, 2008

Testing the Robotic Arm Rasp on Earth

Members of NASA Phoenix Mars Mission Robotic Arm engineering team test the arm motorized rasp in the Payload...

JPL
NASA image: OPALS Fit Check
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Fit Check

An engineer from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory oversees a fit check during the integration & testing of the Optical...

JPL
NASA image: The Rover Gets Strong-Armed
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Jun 12, 2009

The Rover Gets Strong-Armed

Engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Alliance Spacesystems are testing the range of motion of the Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double
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Sep 7, 2010

Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double

A group of members from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory watch the motions of an engineering model of the camera mast...

JPL
NASA image: RoboSimian Inner Workings
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Jul 16, 2014

RoboSimian Inner Workings

RoboSimian, a limbed robot developed by engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Test Vehicle Gets a Lift
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Jun 29, 2014

Test Vehicle Gets a Lift

Hours after its successful engineering flight, the first test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator...

JPL
NASA image: RoboSimian Competes
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Jul 16, 2014

RoboSimian Competes

RoboSimian, a limbed robot developed by engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Unfolded Solar Array
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Aug 14, 2014

Unfolded Solar Array

A Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, unfolds a solar panel array that...

JPL
NASA image: New Wheels
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Jul 7, 2010

New Wheels

In the middle of this image, three wheels are shown raised by a lift, with engineers on both sides of the wheels in...

JPL
NASA image: Popping the Lid off Curiosity Hazard Cameras
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Aug 3, 2012

Popping the Lid off Curiosity Hazard Cameras

This frame from a video shows an engineering test for NASA Curiosity rover. During the test, the clear dust covers...

JPL
NASA image: Integrating NuSTAR
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Jan 18, 2012

Integrating NuSTAR

Engineers in the final stages of assembling NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, at Orbital...

JPL
NASA image: JPL Testbed Image of Deflated Airbag
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Jan 6, 2004

JPL Testbed Image of Deflated Airbag

This image shows the airbags in deflated position at the JPL In-Situ Instrument Laboratory, where engineers tested...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools
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Feb 16, 2010

Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools

In this image, engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory test and flex Curiosity robotic arm and tools. A video...

JPL
NASA image: Scarecrow Descends Hill
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Descends Hill

An engineering model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory makes its way up a hill in the Mars Yard testing area at NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Carrying RoboSimian
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Jul 16, 2014

Carrying RoboSimian

Engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory carry RoboSimian, a robot developed at JPL, at the DARPA Robotics...

JPL
NASA image: JPL Testbed Image of Inflated Airbags
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Jan 6, 2004

JPL Testbed Image of Inflated Airbags

Airbags are fully inflated in this photograph taken at the JPL In-Situ Instrument Laboratory or Testbed, where...

JPL
NASA image: SEG 500 Empennage, SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly-Final Mate
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Feb 4, 2021

SEG 500 Empennage, SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly-Final Mate

A technician is working on the engine inlet of NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft at Lockheed...

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NASA image: NASA engineer Wayne Peterson from the Johnson Space Center reviews postflight checklists following a spectacular flight of the X-38 Vehicle 131R
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Dec 13, 2001

NASA engineer Wayne Peterson from the Johnson Space Center reviews postflight checklists following a spectacular flight of the X-38 Vehicle 131R

NASA engineer Wayne Peterson from the Johnson Space Center reviews postflight checklists following a spectacular...

AFRC
NASA image: STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) Phase III Hot Gas Ingestion Into Engine Intake Test in the 9x15 Low Speed Wind Tunnel
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Jan 5, 1994

STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) Phase III Hot Gas Ingestion Into Engine Intake Test in the 9x15 Low Speed Wind Tunnel

The 9x15 low speed tunnel tests take off and landing of aircraft. The laser velocimetry system for flow measurement...

GRC
NASA image: Swabbing Perseverance Sample Tubes
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Jun 3, 2020

Swabbing Perseverance Sample Tubes

Planetary protection engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California swab engineering models of...

JPL
NASA image: Shipping NASA's Coronavirus Ventilator Prototype
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Apr 23, 2020

Shipping NASA's Coronavirus Ventilator Prototype

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California prepare to ship a prototype ventilator for...

JPL
NASA image: Interviews with Expedition 71/72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit – Friday, August 16, 2024
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Aug 16, 2024

Interviews with Expedition 71/72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit – Friday, August 16, 2024

NASA astronaut Don Pettit discussed his upcoming mission to the International Space Station during live interviews...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to move one of two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher for...

KSC
NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to position the two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher...

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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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