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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: APOLLO XV - LUNAR SAMPLE (NO. 15415 - "GENESIS ROCK)
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Aug 1, 1971

APOLLO XV - LUNAR SAMPLE (NO. 15415 - "GENESIS ROCK)

S71-42955 (August 1971) --- A close-up view of Apollo 15 lunar sample no. 15415 in the Non-Sterile Nitrogen...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

John Grunsfeld (at podium), Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, asks...

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NASA image: An Oblique View of Uplifted Rocks
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May 24, 2017

An Oblique View of Uplifted Rocks

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows part of the central uplifted region of an impact crater...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Paul Mahaffy, principal investigator for Curiosity's Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) investigation at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: Rover, Airbags, & Surrounding Rocks
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Jul 5, 1997

Rover, Airbags, & Surrounding Rocks

This image of the Martian surface was taken by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) before sunset on July 4, 1997...

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NASA image: Varied Types of Rock in a Crater in Eos Chasma
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Feb 24, 2022

Varied Types of Rock in a Crater in Eos Chasma

This image shows a crater on the floor of Eos Chasma, part of the Valles Marineris canyon system. Craters on Mars...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Shark
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Aug 28, 1997

Sojourner APXS at Shark

NASA's Sojourner rover is seen next to the rock "Shark," in this image taken by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP)...

NASA image: Scanning electron microscope view of iron crystal
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Nov 10, 1972

Scanning electron microscope view of iron crystal

A scanning electron microscope photograph of iron crystals which grow in a small vug or cavity in a recrystallized...

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NASA image: Curved Bands of Rocks at 'Skrinkle Haven'
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May 11, 2023

Curved Bands of Rocks at 'Skrinkle Haven'

Scientists think that the bands of rocks seen in this image may have been formed by a very fast, deep river – the...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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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: Westward View from Curiosity on Sol 347
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Aug 2, 2013

Westward View from Curiosity on Sol 347

The prominent rock in this image from NASA rover Curiosity, informally named East Bull Rock, is about 20 inches half...

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NASA image: Approaching Marquette Island
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Dec 1, 2009

Approaching Marquette Island

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity took this picture of a rock informally named Marquette Island as the rover...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Esperance After Abrasion by Opportunity
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May 17, 2013

Close-Up of Esperance After Abrasion by Opportunity

This mosaic shot by the microscopic imager on the robotic arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a...

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NASA image: PIA01554
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Jul 2, 1999

PIA01554

This image of the rock "Flat Top" was taken from the left of the Sojourner rover's front cameras on Sol 42. Pits on...

NASA image: PIA01555
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Jul 2, 1999

PIA01555

This image of the rock "Flat Top" was taken from the right of the Sojourner rover's front cameras on Sol 42. Pits on...

NASA image: Lake Salda Rocks
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Jan 27, 2021

Lake Salda Rocks

The rocks seen here along the shoreline of Lake Salda in Turkey were formed over time by microbes that trap minerals...

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NASA image: Stereo View of Martian Rock Target 'Funzie'
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Feb 8, 2018

Stereo View of Martian Rock Target 'Funzie'

The surface of the Martian rock target in this stereo image includes small hollows with a "swallowtail" shape...

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NASA image: Rock sample brought to earth from the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission
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Dec 4, 1969

Rock sample brought to earth from the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission

S69-60909 (November 1969) --- A close-up view of lunar sample 12,052 under observation in the Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Participants at a news conference discussing findings of the analysis of a rock sample from Mars are seen, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Sample Collection and Rock Analysis at Wildcat Ridge
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Sep 15, 2022

Sample Collection and Rock Analysis at Wildcat Ridge

Composed of multiple images from NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, this mosaic shows a rocky outcrop called "Wildcat...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young looks over a boulder at Station no. 13 during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young looks over a boulder at Station no. 13 during EVA

AS16-106-17413 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, looks...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 360 Panorama of "Rock Hall"
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Feb 8, 2019

Curiosity's 360 Panorama of "Rock Hall"

This panorama was taken on Dec. 19, 2018, (Sol 2265) by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover....

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A Moon rock is seen in the NASA Headquarters lobby ahead of an event where NASA outlined how the agency is executing...

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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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