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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: Mars Exploration Rover
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover

Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft. This image shows the aeroshell, which includes the backshell as well as the...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover

Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft -- areoshell encapsulating the rover and lander plus cruise stage.

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover

Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft -- areoshell encapsulating the rover and lander plus cruise stage.

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover

Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft -- areoshell encapsulating the rover and lander plus cruise stage.

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover 1
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover 1

Engineers for NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission are completing assembly and testing for the twin robotic...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover 2
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover 2

Engineers for NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission are completing assembly and testing for the twin robotic...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Gusev Crater
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Dec 5, 2006

Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Gusev Crater

Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Gusev Crater

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover

One of two Mars Exploration Rovers sits inside its cruise stage waitingto undergo environmental testing at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover, Vertical Artist Concept
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Dec 15, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover, Vertical Artist Concept

An artist's concept portrays a NASA Mars Exploration Rover on the surface of Mars. Two rovers, Spirit and...

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NASA image: Size Comparison, Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Exploration Rover Artist Concept
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May 25, 2006

Size Comparison, Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Exploration Rover Artist Concept

An artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory left serves to compare it with Spirit, one of NASA twin Mars...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover Makes Progress
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover Makes Progress

One of two Mars Exploration Rovers sits inside its cruise stage waiting to undergo environmental testing at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover

Artist concept of NASA Artist concept of Mars Exploration Rover MER from December, 2002....

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover

Artist concept of NASA Artist concept of Mars Exploration Rover MER from December, 2002....

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NASA image: MGS MOC Image of Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, on Mars
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Jan 23, 2004

MGS MOC Image of Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, on Mars

MGS MOC Image of Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, on Mars

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Jason Crusan, Director of NASA's Advanced Exploration Systems Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, speaks during an...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Meridiani Planum
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Nov 29, 2006

Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Meridiani Planum

Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Meridiani Planum

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover MER-A Spirit Landing Site
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Jan 3, 2004

Mars Exploration Rover MER-A Spirit Landing Site

Mars Exploration Rover MER-A Spirit Landing Site

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Adminstrator, delivers closing remarks at an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, participate in a panel discussion during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's human exploration path to...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's human exploration path to...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Adminstrator, delivers closing remarks at an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's...

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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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