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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: Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars
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Jun 1, 2017

Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars

This diagram presents some of the processes and clues related to a long-ago lake on Mars that became stratified,...

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NASA image: Ramp Drive Test for Curiosity Mars Rover
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Sep 13, 2010

Ramp Drive Test for Curiosity Mars Rover

NASA next Mars rover, Curiosity, drives up a ramp during a test at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif....

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NASA image: Contact Instrument Calibration Targets on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Feb 7, 2012

Contact Instrument Calibration Targets on Mars Rover Curiosity

Two instruments at the end of the robotic arm on NASA Mars rover Curiosity will use calibration targets attached to...

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NASA image: 3-D Anaglyph Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Rocket-Powered Descent Vehicle
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Dec 9, 2011

3-D Anaglyph Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Rocket-Powered Descent Vehicle

NASA Curiosity rover and its rocket-powered descent vehicle pose for a portrait at JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility...

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NASA image: Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double
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Dec 11, 2012

Self-Portrait of Curiosity Stunt Double

Camera and robotic-arm maneuvers for taking a self-portrait of the NASA Curiosity rover on Mars were checked first,...

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NASA image: Volatiles on Mars
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Nov 2, 2012

Volatiles on Mars

This illustration based on results from Sample Analysis at Mars, or SAM, instrument on NASA Curiosity rover shows...

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NASA image: Close-Up View of Curiosity Head
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Jul 23, 2010

Close-Up View of Curiosity Head

Curiosity eyes the Mastcam are shrouded in a silvery material, awaiting their first look around the clean room at...

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NASA image: NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB Rover

This photograph shows the Vehicle System Test Bed VSTB rover, a nearly identical copy to NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

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NASA image: Calibration Target on Curiosity for Camera on Rover Arm
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Feb 7, 2012

Calibration Target on Curiosity for Camera on Rover Arm

The Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera at the end of the robotic arm of NASA Curiosity rover will use a calibration...

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NASA image: Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Full-Scale Image of MAHLI Calibration Target
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Feb 7, 2012

Full-Scale Image of MAHLI Calibration Target

This image provides a way to have a full-size printout of the calibration target for the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Curiosity Speaks and Orbiters Listen
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Aug 27, 2012

Curiosity Speaks and Orbiters Listen

This chart illustrates how NASA Curiosity rover talks to Earth. While the rover can send direct messages, it...

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NASA image: Tilt-Table Testing for Curiosity Robotic Arm
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Sep 16, 2010

Tilt-Table Testing for Curiosity Robotic Arm

Testing of the robotic arm on NASA Mars rover Curiosity on Sept. 3, 2010, included movements of the arm while the...

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NASA image: Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double
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Sep 7, 2010

Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double

A group of members from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory watch the motions of an engineering model of the camera mast...

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NASA image: Curiosity at Center of Attention During Test
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Jul 29, 2010

Curiosity at Center of Attention During Test

Technicians and engineers in clean-room garb monitor the first drive test of NASA Curiosity rover, on July 23, 2010....

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NASA image: Lincoln Cent on Mars Rover
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Feb 7, 2012

Lincoln Cent on Mars Rover

The Lincoln penny in this photograph is part of a camera calibration target attached to NASA Mars rover Curiosity.

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NASA image: Preparing to Install APXS Sensor Head
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Oct 13, 2009

Preparing to Install APXS Sensor Head

Grad student Nicholas Boyd left and Principal Investigator Ralf Gellert, both of the University of Guelph, Ontario,...

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NASA image: Test Model of Mars Landing Radar
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Jun 11, 2010

Test Model of Mars Landing Radar

The engineering test model for the radar system that will be used during the next landing on Mars is shown here...

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NASA image: An Earth Analog to Mars Yellowknife Bay
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Mar 12, 2013

An Earth Analog to Mars Yellowknife Bay

A sampling pit exposing clay-bearing lake sediments, deposited in a basaltic basin in southern Australia -- a modern...

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NASA image: Explore Mars With Curiosity
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Aug 6, 2012

Explore Mars With Curiosity

This image shows the approximate true position of NASA Curiosity rover on Mars. A 3-D virtual model of Curiosity is...

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NASA image: Rover Wheel Sizes Isometric
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Oct 4, 2007

Rover Wheel Sizes Isometric

NASA Mars rovers keep getting bigger. This photo provides a comparison of the wheel sizes for three generations of them.

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NASA image: Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene
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Nov 28, 2011

Illustrating MastCam Capabilities with a Terrestrial Scene

This figure shows images acquired through each of the eight filters in the filter wheel of the...

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NASA image: Watching Test Drives in California for Rover Mission to Mars
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May 11, 2012

Watching Test Drives in California for Rover Mission to Mars

Michael Malin, left, principal investigator for three science cameras on NASA Curiosity Mars rover, comments to a...

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NASA image: Weighing Molecules on Mars
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Nov 2, 2012

Weighing Molecules on Mars

New results from the Sample Analysis at Mars, or SAM, instrument on NASA Curiosity rover detected about 2,000 times...

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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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