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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: A Research Drone in Front of Mars Hill
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Dec 3, 2025

A Research Drone in Front of Mars Hill

This is one of three research drones that NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California used in September...

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NASA image: Research Drone Flies Over Mars Hill
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Dec 3, 2025

Research Drone Flies Over Mars Hill

One of three drones used in recent tests by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California flies over Mars...

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NASA image: Launch Complex 49 Area Drone Footage.
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Dec 28, 2021

Launch Complex 49 Area Drone Footage.

Launch Complex 49 Area drone footage.

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB - Drone
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB - Drone

Drone shot of the Mobile Launcher roll back to the VAB.

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Rollout to Pad for Launch - DRONE
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Jul 29, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout to Pad for Launch - DRONE

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout to Pad for Launch - DRONE

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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...

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NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
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Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, installs weather instruments on NASA’s Alta X drone at the...

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NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
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Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, left, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, and Justin Hall, chief pilot for small uncrewed...

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NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
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Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, left, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, and Justin Hall, chief pilot for small uncrewed...

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NASA image: NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
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Feb 25, 2025

NASA Drone Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration

Justin Link, left, pilot for small uncrewed aircraft systems, and Justin Hall, chief pilot for small uncrewed...

AFRC
NASA image: Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: Drone Footage of Shoreline, Beach House, VAB, SLC-41, SLC-39A
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May 24, 2019

Drone Footage of Shoreline, Beach House, VAB, SLC-41, SLC-39A

Drone Footage of Shoreline, Beach House, VAB, SLC-41, SLC-39A

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NASA image: ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb
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Aug 14, 2019

ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb

NASA is in the final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Traffic Management (UTM) software. The...

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NASA image: Rendering of Mars Hill in Death Valley National Park
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Dec 3, 2025

Rendering of Mars Hill in Death Valley National Park

This rendering was created by research drones flying over Mars Hill, a region of Death Valley National Park that has...

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NASA image: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: DRONE-STAND-2021-03-19-10h32m16s295
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Mar 18, 2021

DRONE-STAND-2021-03-19-10h32m16s295

A drone camera offers a bird’s-eye view as NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the...

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NASA image: DRONE-STAND-2021-03-19-10h32m01s902
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Mar 18, 2021

DRONE-STAND-2021-03-19-10h32m01s902

A drone camera offers a bird’s-eye view as NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the...

SSC
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41 -- DRONE
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May 18, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41 -- DRONE

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41 -- DRONE

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Sunset and Sunrise - DRONE
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Dec 6, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Sunset and Sunrise - DRONE

SpaceX CRS-21 Sunset and Sunrise - DRONE

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NASA image: Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB - DRONE
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Oct 3, 2024

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB - DRONE

Artemis II Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB - DRONE

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NASA image: NASA Drones Seek What Turns Storms into Hurricanes
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Jul 1, 2014

NASA Drones Seek What Turns Storms into Hurricanes

NASA researchers describe their science objectives to study severe weather as part of the Hurricane and Severe Storm...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility Cargo Delivery
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Nov 21, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility Cargo Delivery

NASA is uniquely qualified to help revolutionize the Advanced Air Mobility cargo transportation industry by finding...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality for Drone Air Traffic Management
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Sep 25, 2020

Augmented Reality for Drone Air Traffic Management

NASA is using augmented reality software to bring drone air traffic information to life using commercially available...

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NASA image: NASA’s Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests
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Feb 16, 2021

NASA’s Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests

NASA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management project, or UTM, is working to safely integrate drones into...

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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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