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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: Naming the Scour Marks
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Aug 17, 2012

Naming the Scour Marks

Scientists have now named the four marks near NASA Curiosity rover where blasts from the descent stage rocket...

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NASA image: Northern Plains
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Jul 19, 1999

Northern Plains

Northern Plains

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NASA image: Curiosity Brushwork on Martian Bonanza King Target
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Aug 18, 2014

Curiosity Brushwork on Martian Bonanza King Target

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Dust Removal Tool on its robotic arm to brush aside reddish, more-oxidized dust,...

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NASA image: Meridiani Plains
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Mar 2, 2004

Meridiani Plains

Meridiani Plains

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NASA image: Target: Jake Matijevic Rock
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Oct 11, 2012

Target: Jake Matijevic Rock

This image shows where NASA Curiosity rover aimed two different instruments to study a rock known as Jake Matijevic....

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NASA image: Hills Explored by Spirit
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Apr 19, 2005

Hills Explored by Spirit

Hills Explored by Spirit

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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: Martian "Swiss Cheese"
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Apr 24, 2000

Martian "Swiss Cheese"

This image is illuminated by sunlight from the upper left. Looking like pieces of sliced and broken swiss cheese,...

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NASA image: High Dune is First Martian Dune Studied up Close
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Dec 10, 2015

High Dune is First Martian Dune Studied up Close

The rippled surface of the first Martian sand dune ever studied up close fills this view of "High Dune" from the...

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NASA image: A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Left Side
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Aug 9, 2012

A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Left Side

This cut-out from a color panorama image taken by NASA Curiosity rover shows the effects of the descent stage rocket...

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NASA image: Martian Dust Storm
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Aug 2, 2012

Martian Dust Storm

This close-up image of a dust storm on Mars was acquired by the Mars Color Imager instrument on NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Curiosity Surveys 'Texoli'
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Dec 16, 2024

Curiosity Surveys 'Texoli'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its right Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this panorama on Nov. 26, 2024, the...

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NASA image: First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images
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Aug 11, 2012

First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images

This image is the first high-resolution color mosaic from NASA Curiosity rover, showing the geological environment...

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NASA image: Mars Dust Storm in Relation to InSight, Curiosity and Perseverance
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Oct 7, 2022

Mars Dust Storm in Relation to InSight, Curiosity and Perseverance

The beige clouds seen in this flat global map of Mars are a continent-size dust storm captured on Sept. 29, 2022 by...

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NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay (Highlighted)
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Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay (Highlighted)

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

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NASA image: WATSON Documents Final Tube Dropped at Three Forks Sample Depot
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Jan 30, 2023

WATSON Documents Final Tube Dropped at Three Forks Sample Depot

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover dropped the last of 10 tubes at the "Three Forks" sample depot on Jan. 28, 2023, the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Successfully Drills "Duluth"
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May 23, 2018

Curiosity Successfully Drills "Duluth"

A close-up image of a 2-inch-deep hole produced using a new drilling technique for NASA's Curiosity rover. The hole...

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NASA image: Curiosity Arm Over Marimba Target on Mount Sharp
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Aug 4, 2016

Curiosity Arm Over Marimba Target on Mount Sharp

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover began close-up investigation of a target called "Marimba," on lower Mount Sharp, during...

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NASA image: Detail of an Impact Crater, Acidalia Planitia
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Jun 1, 2000

Detail of an Impact Crater, Acidalia Planitia

Detail of an Impact Crater, Acidalia Planitia

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NASA image: Mars Rover Mastcam View of Possible Mud Cracks
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Jan 17, 2017

Mars Rover Mastcam View of Possible Mud Cracks

This view of a Martian rock slab called "Old Soaker," which has a network of cracks that may have originated in...

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NASA image: Toe of Ganges Chasma Landslide  8.0 S, 44.4W
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Oct 26, 2001

Toe of Ganges Chasma Landslide 8.0 S, 44.4W

Toe of Ganges Chasma Landslide 8.0 S, 44.4W

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NASA image: Northern Ice Cap of Mars
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May 26, 2010

Northern Ice Cap of Mars

This image, combining data from two instruments aboard NASA Mars Global Surveyor, depicts an orbital view of the...

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NASA image: Dust Storm and Jezero Crater
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Jan 19, 2022

Dust Storm and Jezero Crater

Multiple images from the Mars Color Imager (MARCI) aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) were used to...

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NASA image: The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Large Scales
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Jul 9, 2013

The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Large Scales

Observations at large scales, such as panoramas of Martian landscapes, help researchers identify smaller-scale...

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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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