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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: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far right, talks with participants of an Economic Development Commission...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, facing away from the camera, participates in an Economic Development...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing

JPL Director Michael Watkins gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover mission post-landing update, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater
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Dec 16, 2014

Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater

This graphic shows tenfold spiking in the abundance of methane in the Martian atmosphere surrounding NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level
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May 30, 2013

Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level

This graphic compares the radiation dose equivalent for several types of experiences, including a calculation for a...

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NASA image: Mount Sharp Inside Gale Crater, Mars
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Mar 28, 2012

Mount Sharp Inside Gale Crater, Mars

Curiosity, the big rover of NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, will land in August 2012 near the foot of a...

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NASA image: Canyons on Mountain Inside Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Canyons on Mountain Inside Gale Crater

This oblique view of Gale crater shows the landing site and the mound of layered rocks that NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars
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May 30, 2013

Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars

This graphic shows the level of natural radiation detected by the Radiation Assessment Detector shielded inside NASA...

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NASA image: Destination Gale Crater in August 2012
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Jun 11, 2012

Destination Gale Crater in August 2012

As of June 2012, the target landing area for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission is the ellipse marked on this...

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NASA image: The SAM Suite
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Apr 8, 2013

The SAM Suite

This illustration shows the instruments and subsystems of the Sample Analysis at Mars SAM suite on the Curiosity...

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NASA image: Lower Portion of Mound Inside Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Lower Portion of Mound Inside Gale Crater

This oblique view of Gale crater shows the landing site and the mound of layered rocks that NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Destination for Mars Rover Curiosity
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Mar 28, 2012

Destination for Mars Rover Curiosity

This image shows the target landing area for Curiosity, the rover of NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission. The...

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NASA image: Context of Curiosity Landing Site in Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Context of Curiosity Landing Site in Gale Crater

This oblique, southward-looking view of Gale crater shows the mound of layered rocks that NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover
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May 9, 2013

Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover

Cumberland has been selected as the second target for drilling by NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The rover has the...

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NASA image: Calculating Radiation Dose for Biological Tissue
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May 30, 2013

Calculating Radiation Dose for Biological Tissue

This graph based on data from the RAD instrument onboard NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft shows the flux of...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera Stereo
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera Stereo

This stereo view of terrestrial rocks combines two images taken by a testing twin of the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Daybreak at Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Daybreak at Gale Crater

This computer-generated view depicts part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight, with an area...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Sand by Mars Camera
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Sand by Mars Camera

This view of grains from a sand dune near Christmas Lake, Ore., was taken by a testing twin of Mars Hand Lens Imager...

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NASA image: Rock Layers in Lower Mound in Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Rock Layers in Lower Mound in Gale Crater

Mars scientists have several important hypotheses about how these minerals may reflect changes in the amount of...

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NASA image: Topography of Gale Crater
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Nov 21, 2011

Topography of Gale Crater

Color coding in this image of Gale Crater on Mars represents differences in elevation. The vertical difference from...

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NASA image: Attractions in Layers of Mountain Inside Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Attractions in Layers of Mountain Inside Gale Crater

The lower portion of a mountain inside Gale crater on Mars contains layers that may be examined by NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Oblique view of Gale Crater from the Northwest
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Jul 22, 2011

Oblique view of Gale Crater from the Northwest

This computer-generated view based on multiple orbital observations shows Mars Gale crater as if seen from an...

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NASA image: Some Data from Detection of Organics in a Rock on Mars
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Dec 16, 2014

Some Data from Detection of Organics in a Rock on Mars

Data graphed here are examples from the Sample Analysis at Mars SAM laboratory detection of Martian organics in a...

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NASA image: GRAIL Twins are Covered
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Aug 25, 2011

GRAIL Twins are Covered

Spacecraft technicians monitor the movement of a section of the clamshell-shaped Delta payload fairing as it...

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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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