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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: NEAR: From Planning to Data Analysis
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Jun 10, 2000

NEAR: From Planning to Data Analysis

NEAR: From Planning to Data Analysis

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NASA image: Need To Know: Sample Analysis at Mars Findings
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Dec 16, 2014

Need To Know: Sample Analysis at Mars Findings

There’s big news coming out of the Sample Analysis at Mars instrument suite (SAM) on NASA’s Curiosity rover. For the...

GSFC
NASA image: Martian Soil Ready for Robotic Laboratory Analysis
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Jun 6, 2008

Martian Soil Ready for Robotic Laboratory Analysis

Martian Soil Ready for Robotic Laboratory Analysis

JPL
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 7: Scientific Analysis
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 7: Scientific Analysis

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Sample Analysis at Mars for Curiosity
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Oct 8, 2010

Sample Analysis at Mars for Curiosity

The Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument will analyze samples of Martian rock and soil collected by the rover arm...

JPL
NASA image: Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) Overview
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Jun 29, 2012

Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) Overview

Tucked inside the Curiosity rover is a miniature chemistry lab designed to unlock the secrets of Mars. Principal...

GSFC
NASA image: Inlet Covers for Sample Analysis at Mars
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Nov 13, 2012

Inlet Covers for Sample Analysis at Mars

This subframe image from the left Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the covers in place over two sample...

JPL
NASA image: Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) Media Day
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Dec 8, 2017

Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) Media Day

On Saturday, November 26, NASA is scheduled to launch the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission featuring Curiosity,...

GSFC
NASA image: Preparing for Planetary Protection Analysis
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Sep 9, 2024

Preparing for Planetary Protection Analysis

A planetary protection engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory prepares samples for analysis on March 20, 2024....

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Paul Mahaffy (right), principal investigator for Curiosity's Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) investigation at NASA's...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Paul Mahaffy, principal investigator for Curiosity's Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) investigation at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: SRB Safety Analysis
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Sep 11, 2003

SRB Safety Analysis

Jeff Thon, an SRB mechanic with United Space Alliance, is lowered into a mockup of a segment of a solid rocket...

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NASA image: Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument
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Jan 18, 2011

Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument

This schematic illustration for NASA Mars Science Laboratory Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument shows major...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Participants at a news conference discussing findings of the analysis of a rock sample from Mars are seen, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Wakata with Microbial Analysis Packet
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Apr 9, 2009

Wakata with Microbial Analysis Packet

ISS019-E-005711 (9 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: 1200269
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Apr 26, 2012

1200269

JOEY NORWOOD WITH VARIABLE ANGLE SPECTROSCOPIC ELLIPSOMETER (VASE) FOR THIN FILM ANALYSIS.

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NASA image: 1200270
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Apr 26, 2012

1200270

LAQUIETA HUEY WITH IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PARTICLE COUNTING.

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Map Shows Ground Movement from California Quakes
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Jul 11, 2019

NASA Map Shows Ground Movement from California Quakes

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Extent of Texas Flooding Shown in New NASA Map
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Aug 30, 2017

Extent of Texas Flooding Shown in New NASA Map

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Mars' Mysterious Methane
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Jun 7, 2018

Mars' Mysterious Methane

NASA's Curiosity rover used an instrument called SAM (Sample Analysis at Mars) to detect seasonal changes in...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

John Grunsfeld (at podium), Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, asks...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Michael Meyer (left), lead scientist, Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters, speaks at a news conference...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

David Blake, principal investigator for Curiosity's Chemistry and Mineralogy investigation at NASA's Ames Research...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

John Grotzinger (center), Curiosity project scientist, California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, speaks at a...

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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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