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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: White Rock
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May 21, 2002

White Rock

White Rock is the unofficial name for this unusual landform which was first observed during NASA Mariner 9 mission...

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NASA image: Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars, Stereo View
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Sep 23, 2008

Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars, Stereo View

The robotic arm on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander enlarged a trench beside a rock called Headless on Sept. 20, 2008 in...

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NASA image: Rock Moved by Mars Lander Arm, Stereo View
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Sep 23, 2008

Rock Moved by Mars Lander Arm, Stereo View

The robotic arm on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander slid a rock out of the way on Sept. 22, 2008 to gain access to soil that...

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NASA image: Curiosity ChemCam Examines Mars Rock Target Nova
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Jul 16, 2014

Curiosity ChemCam Examines Mars Rock Target Nova

A Martian target rock called Nova, shown here, displayed an increasing concentration of aluminum as a series of...

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NASA image: Rock Burwash Near Curiosity, Sol 82
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Oct 29, 2012

Rock Burwash Near Curiosity, Sol 82

This focus-merge image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on the arm of NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows a rock...

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NASA image: Thin-Laminated Rock in Pahrump Hills Outcrop
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Dec 8, 2014

Thin-Laminated Rock in Pahrump Hills Outcrop

This image from NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows an example of a thin-laminated, evenly stratified rock type that...

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NASA image: Check-up Image After Delivering Martian Rock Powder
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Feb 25, 2013

Check-up Image After Delivering Martian Rock Powder

NASA Mars rover Curiosity has delivered sample portions of rock powder collected from the interior of a rock on Mars...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views a Martian Rock Shaped Like Coral
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Aug 4, 2025

Curiosity Views a Martian Rock Shaped Like Coral

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), a camera on the end of its robotic arm, to view...

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NASA image: West Candor Rocks
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Sep 22, 2006

West Candor Rocks

This MOC image shows outcrops of light-toned, massively-bedded rock in western Candor Chasma, part of the Valles...

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NASA image: Scarecrow Climbs Rocks
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Climbs Rocks

Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily traverses large rocks in the Mars Yard...

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NASA image: Yogi the Rock - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Yogi the Rock - 3-D

Yogi, a rock taller than NASA rover Sojourner taken in stereo by NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D glasses are necessary to...

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NASA image: View of "Shadow Rock" taken during third extravehicular activity
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Apr 23, 1972

View of "Shadow Rock" taken during third extravehicular activity

AS16-117-18728 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, exposed this view of the huge...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crewmen show off lunar rocks during meeting with newsmen
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Feb 19, 1971

Apollo 14 crewmen show off lunar rocks during meeting with newsmen

S71-20373 (19 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 crew men show off some of the largest of the lunar rocks which they...

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NASA image: Curiosity Finds a Book-Like Rock
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May 8, 2023

Curiosity Finds a Book-Like Rock

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this close-up view of a rock nicknamed "Terra Firme" that looks like the open pages...

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NASA image: Enchanted View of Jezero Rocks
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Jun 29, 2022

Enchanted View of Jezero Rocks

This image of the "Enchanted Lake" rocky outcrop, informally named after a landmark in Alaska's Katmai National Park...

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NASA image: Perseverance Finds a Rock With 'Leopard Spots'
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Jul 25, 2024

Perseverance Finds a Rock With 'Leopard Spots'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this image of a rock nicknamed "Cheyava Falls" on July 18, 2024, the 1,212th...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Navcam Views Bettys Rock
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Dec 15, 2022

Perseverance's Navcam Views Bettys Rock

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this image of "Bettys Rock" using one of the rover navigation cameras on...

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NASA image: Wind Carved Rock
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Oct 19, 2016

Wind Carved Rock

The distinctively fluted surface and elongated hills in this image in Medusae Fossae are caused by wind erosion of a...

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NASA image: Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock
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Feb 14, 2022

Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory performed tests on rocks such as this one to understand why the first...

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NASA image: Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to   Victoria CraterMicroscopic Imager View
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Aug 24, 2006

Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to Victoria CraterMicroscopic Imager View

This image shows a circular indentation in a rock surface surrounded by rock powder. The bottom of the circular...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

Intern Kyle Yawn marked the boundaries of this trail by placing pushpins into cracks in the clay. Now, he...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

In some cases, the trail starts narrow and gets wider, as in this photo. Photo credit: NASA/GSFC/Leva McIntire/LPSA...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

This is a Hygrochron sensor. Sensors were buried at different depths, to see how the temperature and moisture levels...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

Sometimes, a gunfight breaks out, like this one between (left) Mindy Krzykowski and (right) Leva McIntire. This is...

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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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