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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: CacheCam Image of Perseverance's 14th Sample of Martian Rock
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Nov 3, 2022

CacheCam Image of Perseverance's 14th Sample of Martian Rock

Perseverance's Sampling and Caching System Camera, or CacheCam, captured this time-lapse series of images of the...

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NASA image: Colorful Rocks Exposed in a Fresh Impact Crater
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Aug 31, 2022

Colorful Rocks Exposed in a Fresh Impact Crater

This image covers two overlapping impact craters, one approximately 4 kilometers in diameter and a second that is...

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NASA image: Two Perspectives of Séítah Rocks
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Dec 15, 2021

Two Perspectives of Séítah Rocks

The image on the left is an enhanced-color image taken by the Mastcam-Z imager aboard NASA's Perseverance rover of a...

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NASA image: Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to Victoria   Crater False Color
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Aug 24, 2006

Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to Victoria Crater False Color

This false-color image shows a circular indentation in a flat-topped rock surface. Around the edge of the hole is a...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Rock Core From 'Berea' Outcrop
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Mar 31, 2023

Perseverance's Rock Core From 'Berea' Outcrop

This image shows a cylinder of rock the size of a piece of classroom chalk inside the drill of NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Possible Signs of Ancient Drying in Martian Rock
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Jan 17, 2017

Possible Signs of Ancient Drying in Martian Rock

A grid of small polygons on the Martian rock surface near the right edge of this view may have originated as cracks...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Sulfur Crystals Within a Crushed Rock
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Views Sulfur Crystals Within a Crushed Rock

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover viewed these yellow crystals of elemental sulfur using its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 15, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 11 astronauts, (left to right) Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module pilot; Michael Collins, Command Module...

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NASA image: Snake River Rock Feature Viewed by Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 4, 2013

Snake River Rock Feature Viewed by Curiosity Mars Rover

The sinuous rock feature in the lower center of this mosaic of images recorded by the NASA Mars rover Curiosity is...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores Ancient River Channel (Mars Report)
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Jul 8, 2024

Perseverance Explores Ancient River Channel (Mars Report)

As NASA’s Perseverance rover prepares to ascend to the rim of Jezero Crater, its team is investigating a rock unlike...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Mastcam Views Flaky, Streambed Rocks
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Jun 22, 2022

Curiosity's Mastcam Views Flaky, Streambed Rocks

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of layered, flaky rocks believed to have formed in an ancient...

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NASA image: Martian Streambed Evidence Rock in 3-D
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Oct 3, 2012

Martian Streambed Evidence Rock in 3-D

This stereo image from the Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows a rock outcrop called Hottah,...

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NASA image: Rock Tisdale 2 on Endeavour Crater Rim False Color
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Sep 1, 2011

Rock Tisdale 2 on Endeavour Crater Rim False Color

This rock, informally named Tisdale

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Rhythmic Rock Layers
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Feb 8, 2023

Curiosity Views Rhythmic Rock Layers

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this image of rhythmic rock layers with a repetitive pattern in their spacing...

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NASA image: Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058

Rock fins up to about 1 foot 30 centimeters tall dominate this approximate true color scene from the panoramic...

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NASA image: Hydration Map, Based on Mastcam Spectra, for Knorr Rock Target
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Mar 18, 2013

Hydration Map, Based on Mastcam Spectra, for Knorr Rock Target

On this image of the rock target Knorr, color coding maps the amount of mineral hydration indicated by a ratio of...

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NASA image: Hydration Map, Based on Mastcam Spectra, for broken rock Tintina
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Mar 18, 2013

Hydration Map, Based on Mastcam Spectra, for broken rock Tintina

On this image of the broken rock called Tintina, color coding maps the amount of mineral hydration indicated by a...

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NASA image: Olivine-Bearing Dune Fields and Wall Rock in Coprates Chasma
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May 1, 2013

Olivine-Bearing Dune Fields and Wall Rock in Coprates Chasma

In this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, lower wall rock spurs are found that spread dark materials onto...

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NASA image: Rock Abrasion Tool Exhibits the Deep Red Pigment of Mars
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Jul 21, 2006

Rock Abrasion Tool Exhibits the Deep Red Pigment of Mars

This image shows the round, metallic working end of the rock abrasion tool at the end of a metallic cylinder. The...

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NASA image: Rock with Odd Coating Beside a Young Martian Crater, False Color
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Mar 24, 2010

Rock with Odd Coating Beside a Young Martian Crater, False Color

This false color image from the panoramic camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a rock called...

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NASA image: Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058 False Color
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058 False Color

Rock fins up to about 1 foot 30 centimeters tall dominate this false color scene from the panoramic camera Pancam on...

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NASA image: Mars Hand Lens Imager Nested Close-Ups of Rock Jake Matijevic
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Sep 24, 2012

Mars Hand Lens Imager Nested Close-Ups of Rock Jake Matijevic

This image combines photographs taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI at three different distances from the first...

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NASA image: Microscopic image of biofilm on rock in BioRock experiment
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Jul 16, 2019

Microscopic image of biofilm on rock in BioRock experiment

jsc2019e039825 (7/16/2019) --- Preflight Ffuorescence microscopy image of biofilm of Spingomonas desiccabilis...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott - Sample - "Genesis Rock" - MSC
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Aug 12, 1971

Astronaut David Scott - Sample - "Genesis Rock" - MSC

S71-43477 (12 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, right, commander of the Apollo 15 mission, gets a close look...

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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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