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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: Mars Polar Lander: The Search Continues
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May 5, 2000

Mars Polar Lander: The Search Continues

Mars Polar Lander: The Search Continues

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NASA image: Scoop Marks in the Sand at Rocknest
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Dec 3, 2012

Scoop Marks in the Sand at Rocknest

This is a view of the third left and fourth right trenches made by the 1.6-inch-wide 4-centimeter-wide scoop on NASA...

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NASA image: Ripples on Cratered Terrain North of Hesperia Planum
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Jun 17, 2000

Ripples on Cratered Terrain North of Hesperia Planum

Ripples on Cratered Terrain North of Hesperia Planum

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NASA image: 'Ireson Hill' on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Jul 11, 2017

'Ireson Hill' on Mount Sharp, Mars

This dark mound, called "Ireson Hill," rises about 16 feet (5 meters) above redder layered outcrop material of the...

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NASA image: Mars Polar Cap During Transition Phase Instrument Checkout
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Oct 16, 2006

Mars Polar Cap During Transition Phase Instrument Checkout

Mars Polar Cap During Transition Phase Instrument Checkout

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NASA image: Nirgal Vallis and its Windblown Dunes
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May 7, 2002

Nirgal Vallis and its Windblown Dunes

Nirgal Vallis and its Windblown Dunes

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NASA image: Martian Valley May Be Curiosity Route
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Feb 3, 2014

Martian Valley May Be Curiosity Route

This view combines several frames taken by NASA Mars rover Curiosity, looking into a valley to the west from the...

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NASA image: A Dramatic View of Mars' Mount Sharp
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Aug 3, 2020

A Dramatic View of Mars' Mount Sharp

The Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its telephoto lens to capture Mount Sharp in the...

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NASA image: Mars Polar Lander Site Compared With Washington, D.C.
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May 16, 2000

Mars Polar Lander Site Compared With Washington, D.C.

Mars Polar Lander Site Compared With Washington, D.C.

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NASA image: Surface Close-up of a Martian Sand Dune
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Dec 10, 2015

Surface Close-up of a Martian Sand Dune

This view of the undisturbed surface of a Martian sand dune called "High Dune" visited by NASA's Curiosity rover...

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NASA image: View into John Klein Drill Hole in Martian Mudstone
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Dec 9, 2013

View into John Klein Drill Hole in Martian Mudstone

The hole that NASA Curiosity Mars rover drilled into target rock John Klein provided a view into the interior of the...

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NASA image: Cumberland Target Drilled by Curiosity
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May 20, 2013

Cumberland Target Drilled by Curiosity

NASA Mars rover Curiosity drilled into this rock target, Cumberland, during the 279th Martian day, or sol, of the...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes
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Aug 17, 2021

Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has used the drill on its robotic arm to take 32 rock samples to date. The Mars Hand...

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NASA image: The MGS MOC Wide Angle Map of Mars
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Feb 16, 2002

The MGS MOC Wide Angle Map of Mars

The MGS MOC Wide Angle Map of Mars

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NASA image: Approaching an Overlook
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Jan 3, 2005

Approaching an Overlook

Approaching an Overlook

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NASA image: Prominent Veins at Garden City on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Apr 1, 2015

Prominent Veins at Garden City on Mount Sharp, Mars

This March 18, 2015, view from the Mast Camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows a network of two-tone mineral...

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NASA image: Eagle to Endeavour: Opportunity Path, Sol 2609
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Jun 8, 2011

Eagle to Endeavour: Opportunity Path, Sol 2609

The yellow line on this map shows where NASA Mars Rover Opportunity has driven from the place where it landed in...

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NASA image: Tharsis Volcanoes and Valles Marineris, Mars
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Jun 14, 2000

Tharsis Volcanoes and Valles Marineris, Mars

Tharsis Volcanoes and Valles Marineris, Mars

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NASA image: Glimpse of Bagnold Dunes Edging Mount Sharp
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Nov 16, 2015

Glimpse of Bagnold Dunes Edging Mount Sharp

The dark band in the lower portion of this Martian scene is part of the "Bagnold Dunes" dune field lining the...

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NASA image: Drilled Hole and ChemCam Marks at Cumberland
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Jun 5, 2013

Drilled Hole and ChemCam Marks at Cumberland

The Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity was used to check the composition of gray...

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NASA image: Mars Hand Lens Imager Sends Ultra High-Res Photo from Mars
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Oct 17, 2013

Mars Hand Lens Imager Sends Ultra High-Res Photo from Mars

This image of a U.S. penny on a calibration target was taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI aboard NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Gediz Vallis Channel
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Views Gediz Vallis Channel

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its left Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this 180-degree view of Gediz Vallis...

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NASA image: Mastcam Views "Strathdon"
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Aug 5, 2019

Mastcam Views "Strathdon"

This mosaic of images shows a boulder-sized rock called "Strathdon," which is made up of many complex layers. NASA's...

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NASA image: South Polar Cap, Summer 2000
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Apr 29, 2000

South Polar Cap, Summer 2000

South Polar Cap, Summer 2000

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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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