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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: The Dark Surfaces of Mars: Mantles and Sand Sheets
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Apr 24, 2000

The Dark Surfaces of Mars: Mantles and Sand Sheets

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor shows dark, blanketed or mantled surfaces in the Sinus Sabaeus region...

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NASA image: First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool
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Jan 7, 2013

First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the patch of rock cleaned by the first...

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NASA image: Defrosting Sand Dunes in Late Southern Winter
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Jun 18, 2001

Defrosting Sand Dunes in Late Southern Winter

Defrosting Sand Dunes in Late Southern Winter

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NASA image: Highest-Resolution View of Face
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May 24, 2001

Highest-Resolution View of Face

Highest-Resolution View of Face

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NASA image: View from above Landing Site
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Jan 23, 2004

View from above Landing Site

View from above Landing Site

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NASA image: Opportunity Traverses Through 2,700 Martian Days
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Sep 1, 2011

Opportunity Traverses Through 2,700 Martian Days

This map shows route driven by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity from the site of its landing, inside Eagle...

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NASA image: MGS MOC Coverage of Mars Polar Lander Region
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May 16, 2000

MGS MOC Coverage of Mars Polar Lander Region

MGS MOC Coverage of Mars Polar Lander Region

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NASA image: Northern Portion of Gale Crater Rim Viewed from 'Naukluft Plateau'
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Apr 27, 2016

Northern Portion of Gale Crater Rim Viewed from 'Naukluft Plateau'

This early-morning view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover covers a field of view of...

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NASA image: Hrad Vallis
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Jun 1, 2000

Hrad Vallis

Hrad Vallis

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NASA image: North Nilosyrtis Mensae
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Jun 7, 2000

North Nilosyrtis Mensae

North Nilosyrtis Mensae

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NASA image: Mars Weather Map, 2008
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars Weather Map, 2008

This global map of Mars was acquired on Oct. 28, 2008, by the Mars Color Imager instrument on NASA MRO. One global...

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NASA image: WATSON Spies Ingenuity on Perseverance Rover's Belly
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Mar 30, 2021

WATSON Spies Ingenuity on Perseverance Rover's Belly

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter can be seen on the belly of the Perseverance rover, ready to be dropped off at the...

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NASA image: Within Rover Reach at Mars Target Area Alexander Hills
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Nov 25, 2014

Within Rover Reach at Mars Target Area Alexander Hills

This view from ASA Curiosity Mars rover shows a swath of bedrock called Alexander Hills, which the rover approached...

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NASA image: Valleys and Lava Flows near Olympus Mons
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Jun 17, 2000

Valleys and Lava Flows near Olympus Mons

Valleys and Lava Flows near Olympus Mons

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NASA image: High-Resolution View of Cross-Section Through a Mars Ripple
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Oct 11, 2012

High-Resolution View of Cross-Section Through a Mars Ripple

This image shows the wall of a scuffmark NASA Curiosity made in a windblown ripple of Martian sand with its wheel....

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NASA image: Mars Express Seen by Mars Global Surveyor
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May 19, 2005

Mars Express Seen by Mars Global Surveyor

This picture of the European Space Agency Mars Express spacecraft by the Mars Orbiter Camera on NASA Mars Global...

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NASA image: Possible Mud Cracks Preserved in Martian Rock
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Jan 17, 2017

Possible Mud Cracks Preserved in Martian Rock

The network of cracks in this Martian rock slab called "Old Soaker" may have formed from the drying of a mud layer...

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NASA image: Possible Floor of an Ancient Martian Sea
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Oct 6, 2017

Possible Floor of an Ancient Martian Sea

This view of a portion of the Eridania region of southern Mars shows fractured, dismembered blocks of deep-basin...

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NASA image: Results from Curiosity Mini-Drill Test at Mojave
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Jan 14, 2015

Results from Curiosity Mini-Drill Test at Mojave

This Jan. 13, 2015, view from NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows outcomes of a mini-drill test to assess whether the...

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NASA image: Recent Sand Avalanching on Rabe Crater Dunes
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May 5, 2000

Recent Sand Avalanching on Rabe Crater Dunes

Recent Sand Avalanching on Rabe Crater Dunes

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NASA image: Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View
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May 8, 2006

Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View

Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View

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NASA image: Mars Rock Windjana After Examination
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May 15, 2014

Mars Rock Windjana After Examination

This May 12, 2014, view from NASA Curiosity Mars Rover shows the rock target Windjana and its immediate surroundings...

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NASA image: Door-Shaped Fracture Spotted by Curiosity at East Cliffs
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May 18, 2022

Door-Shaped Fracture Spotted by Curiosity at East Cliffs

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this mound of rock nicknamed "East Cliffs"...

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NASA image: The Geodesy Campaign
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May 17, 1999

The Geodesy Campaign

The Geodesy Campaign

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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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