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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.

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NASA image: MAHLI Calibration Target in Ultraviolet Light
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Feb 7, 2012

MAHLI Calibration Target in Ultraviolet Light

During pre-flight testing in March 2011, the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took...

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NASA image: Hello, MAHLI
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Sep 12, 2012

Hello, MAHLI

This image shows the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Curiosity rover, with the Martian landscape in the...

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NASA image: Full-Scale Image of MAHLI Calibration Target
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Feb 7, 2012

Full-Scale Image of MAHLI Calibration Target

This image provides a way to have a full-size printout of the calibration target for the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target in White Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target in White Lighting

For scale, the Lincoln penny on the MAHLI calibration target is three-fourths inch 19 millimeters in diameter. The...

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NASA image: Diverse Grains in Mars Sandstone Target Big Arm
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Jul 1, 2015

Diverse Grains in Mars Sandstone Target Big Arm

This view of a sandstone target called "Big Arm" covers an area about 1.3 inches (33 millimeters) wide in detail...

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NASA image: High-Silica Lamoose Rock
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Jul 23, 2015

High-Silica Lamoose Rock

A rock fragment dubbed "Lamoose" is shown in this picture taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASA's...

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NASA image: 3-D View of MAHLI Calibration Target
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Sep 13, 2012

3-D View of MAHLI Calibration Target

This 3-D view of the calibration target for the MAHLI camera aboard NASA Mars rover Curiosity was assembled from two...

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NASA image: First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target Under Ultraviolet Lights
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Jan 24, 2013

First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target Under Ultraviolet Lights

Illumination in this image comes from MAHLI two ultraviolet LEDs, which emit light in a waveband centered at a...

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NASA image: Looking Up at Mars Rover Curiosity in Buckskin Selfie
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Aug 19, 2015

Looking Up at Mars Rover Curiosity in Buckskin Selfie

This low-angle self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at the site from which it reached down...

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NASA image: Break in Raised Tread on Curiosity Wheel
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Mar 21, 2017

Break in Raised Tread on Curiosity Wheel

Two of the raised treads, called grousers, on the left middle wheel of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover broke during the...

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NASA image: Crystal Growth Texture in Light Vein at Garden City
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Nov 11, 2015

Crystal Growth Texture in Light Vein at Garden City

This view from the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on the arm of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows texture within a...

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NASA image: MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock, White Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock, White Lighting

A Martian rock in the Yellowknife Bay area of Mars Gale Crater is illuminated by white-light light emitting diodes...

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Big Sky Drilling Site
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Oct 13, 2015

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Big Sky Drilling Site

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at the "Big Sky" site, where its drill collected...

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NASA image: Hole at Buckskin Drilled Days Before Landing Anniversary
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Aug 5, 2015

Hole at Buckskin Drilled Days Before Landing Anniversary

NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover drilled this hole to collect sample material from a rock target called "Buckskin" on...

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NASA image: Curiosity Low-Angle Self-Portrait at Buckskin Drilling Site on Mount Sharp
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Aug 19, 2015

Curiosity Low-Angle Self-Portrait at Buckskin Drilling Site on Mount Sharp

This low-angle self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle above the "Buckskin" rock target,...

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Aug 19, 2015

Round-Horizon Version of Curiosity Low-Angle Selfie at Buckskin

This version of a self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover at a drilling site called "Buckskin" on lower Mount...

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NASA image: Bathurst Inlet Rock on Curiosity Sol 54, Close-Up View
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Oct 1, 2012

Bathurst Inlet Rock on Curiosity Sol 54, Close-Up View

This is the highest-resolution view that the MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity acquired of the top of a rock...

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NASA image: Mars Hand Lens Imager Sends Ultra High-Res Photo from Mars
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Oct 17, 2013

Mars Hand Lens Imager Sends Ultra High-Res Photo from Mars

This image of a U.S. penny on a calibration target was taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI aboard NASA...

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NASA image: Calibration Target as Seen by Mars Hand Lens Imager
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Feb 7, 2012

Calibration Target as Seen by Mars Hand Lens Imager

During pre-flight testing, the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took this image of...

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NASA image: First Image From Curiosity Arm Camera With Dust Cover Open
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Sep 9, 2012

First Image From Curiosity Arm Camera With Dust Cover Open

The level of detail apparent in this image from Curiosity Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI shows that haziness in earlier...

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NASA image: Lincoln Penny on Mars in Camera Calibration Target
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Sep 10, 2012

Lincoln Penny on Mars in Camera Calibration Target

The penny in this image is part of a camera calibration target on NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The MAHLI camera on the...

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NASA image: Possible Mud Cracks Preserved in Martian Rock
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Jan 17, 2017

Possible Mud Cracks Preserved in Martian Rock

The network of cracks in this Martian rock slab called "Old Soaker" may have formed from the drying of a mud layer...

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NASA image: Curiosity First 16 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars
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Oct 3, 2016

Curiosity First 16 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars

This graphic maps locations of the sites where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover collected its first 18 rock or soil...

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NASA image: Contact Zone: Missoula
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Jul 23, 2015

Contact Zone: Missoula

A rock outcrop dubbed "Missoula," near Marias Pass on Mars, is seen in this image mosaic taken by the Mars Hand Lens...

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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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