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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: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: Curiosity View Past Dune at Dingo Gap
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Jan 31, 2014

Curiosity View Past Dune at Dingo Gap

This mosaic of images from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the terrain to the west from the rover position on Jan....

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NASA image: Two Different Aqueous Environments
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Mar 12, 2013

Two Different Aqueous Environments

This set of images compares rocks seen by NASA Opportunity rover and Curiosity rover at two different parts of Mars.

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NASA image: First Curiosity Drilling Sample in the Scoop
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Feb 20, 2013

First Curiosity Drilling Sample in the Scoop

NASA Curiosity rover shows the first sample of powdered rock extracted by the rover drill. The image was taken after...

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NASA image: Nighttime Image of Laser Sharpshooting on Mars
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May 15, 2014

Nighttime Image of Laser Sharpshooting on Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover provided this nighttime view of a hole produced by the rover drill and, inside the hole, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8007
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-8007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Blue sky appears as the clouds part above Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Rocky Mars Ground Where Curiosity Has Been Driving Stereo
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Dec 20, 2013

Rocky Mars Ground Where Curiosity Has Been Driving Stereo

NASA Mars rover Curiosity captured this 3-D view of the rock-studded terrain Curiosity has traversed since October...

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NASA image: Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double
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Dec 11, 2012

Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double

Camera and robotic-arm maneuvers for taking a self-portrait of the NASA Curiosity rover on Mars were checked first,...

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NASA image: Curiosity Wheel During Descent
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Wheel During Descent

This color thumbnail image was obtained by NASA Curiosity rover illustrating the first appearance of the left front...

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NASA image: Destination Mount Sharp
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Aug 12, 2012

Destination Mount Sharp

This color image from NASA Curiosity rover looks south of the rover landing site on Mars towards Mount Sharp. This...

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NASA image: Curiosity on Tilt Table with Mast Up
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Mar 25, 2011

Curiosity on Tilt Table with Mast Up

The Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity has two rectangular eyes near the top of the rover remote...

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NASA image: Curiosity Color View of Martian Dune After Crossing It
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Feb 19, 2014

Curiosity Color View of Martian Dune After Crossing It

This look back at a dune that NASA Curiosity Mars rover drove across was taken by the rover Mast Camera Mastcam...

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NASA image: Confidence Hills Drill Powder in Scoop
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Nov 4, 2014

Confidence Hills Drill Powder in Scoop

This image from NASA Curiosity rover shows a sample of powdered rock extracted by the rover drill from the...

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NASA image: Martian Soil on Curiosity Wheels After Sol 22 Drive
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Aug 29, 2012

Martian Soil on Curiosity Wheels After Sol 22 Drive

Soil clinging to the right middle and rear wheels of NASA Mars rover Curiosity can be seen in this image taken by...

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NASA image: Sandy Martian Valleys in Curiosity Near Future
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Aug 1, 2014

Sandy Martian Valleys in Curiosity Near Future

The main map shows landforms near NASA Curiosity Mars rover as the rover second anniversary of landing on Mars...

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NASA image: Mountain Winds at Gale Crater
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Nov 15, 2012

Mountain Winds at Gale Crater

This graphic shows the pattern of winds predicted to be swirling around and inside Gale Crater, where NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Curiosity View From Below
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Aug 17, 2012

Curiosity View From Below

The Curiosity engineering team created this cylindrical projection view from images taken by NASA Curiosity rover...

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NASA image: View From Curiosity Arm-Mounted Camera After a Long Drive
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Jul 23, 2013

View From Curiosity Arm-Mounted Camera After a Long Drive

The MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity rover is carried at an angle when the rover arm is stowed for driving. Still, the...

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NASA image: Ready, Set, Drill
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Feb 9, 2013

Ready, Set, Drill

This frame from a set of three images from NASA Curiosity rover shows the rover drill in action on Feb. 8, 2013, or...

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NASA image: Panorama of Curiosity Belly Check
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Sep 10, 2012

Panorama of Curiosity Belly Check

This view of the lower front and underbelly areas of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines nine images taken by the...

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NASA image: Mast Camera View of Curiosity Deck
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May 31, 2011

Mast Camera View of Curiosity Deck

NASA Mars rover Curiosity took the images combined into this mosaic of the rover upper deck. The images were taken...

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NASA image: First Pressure Readings on Mars
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Aug 21, 2012

First Pressure Readings on Mars

This graph shows readings for atmospheric pressure at the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover. The data were...

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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: Curiosity Kicking up Dust
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Kicking up Dust

This color thumbnail image was obtained by NASA Curiosity rover. A dust cloud was generated when the Curiosity rover...

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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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