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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: Ballasts Hitting the Surface, Close-Up
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Aug 8, 2012

Ballasts Hitting the Surface, Close-Up

This still image from an animation shows the effects of weights from the entry vehicle of NASA Curiosity rover...

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NASA image: Left-Front Wheel of Curiosity Rover, Approaching Three Miles
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Dec 20, 2013

Left-Front Wheel of Curiosity Rover, Approaching Three Miles

The left-front wheel of NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows dents and holes in this image taken by the MAHLI camera,...

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NASA image: Cydonia: Two Years Later
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Apr 7, 2000

Cydonia: Two Years Later

Cydonia: Two Years Later

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NASA image: Differential Erosion at Work on Martian Sandstones
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Mar 24, 2014

Differential Erosion at Work on Martian Sandstones

Sandstone layers with varying resistance to erosion are evident in this Martian scene recorded by the Mast Camera on...

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NASA image: High Resolution View of Northern Plains Surface
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Sep 16, 2000

High Resolution View of Northern Plains Surface

High Resolution View of Northern Plains Surface

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NASA image: The Mysterious Martian Mountains of Mitchel
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May 13, 2000

The Mysterious Martian Mountains of Mitchel

The Mysterious Martian Mountains of Mitchel

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Spiral Cloud
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Feb 16, 2002

Arsia Mons Spiral Cloud

This global map of Mars, based on data from NASA Mars Odyssey, shows estimates for amounts of high-energy-particle...

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NASA image: Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Basic Features of Martian Gullies
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Jun 22, 2000

Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Basic Features of Martian Gullies

Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Basic Features of Martian Gullies

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NASA image: Spirit on Husband
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Jan 3, 2006

Spirit on Husband

Spirit on Husband

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NASA image: Happy Valentine Day From Mars!
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Apr 24, 2000

Happy Valentine Day From Mars!

Happy Valentine Day From Mars!

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NASA image: Veins in Sheepbed Outcrop
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Jan 15, 2013

Veins in Sheepbed Outcrop

This image of an outcrop at the Sheepbed locality, taken by NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows well-defined veins...

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NASA image: Opportunity Trek Across the Plains of Meridiani
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Dec 28, 2004

Opportunity Trek Across the Plains of Meridiani

Opportunity Trek Across the Plains of Meridiani

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NASA image: Before and After a Little Dusting
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Jan 15, 2013

Before and After a Little Dusting

This set of images from NASA Curiosity rover shows a patch of rock before and after it was cleaned by Curiosity Dust...

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NASA image: Close-Up After Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars
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Feb 7, 2013

Close-Up After Preparatory Test of Drilling on Mars

After an activity called the mini drill test by NASA Mars rover Curiosity, the rover MAHLI camera recorded this view...

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NASA image: Exposed by Rocket Engine Blasts
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Aug 12, 2012

Exposed by Rocket Engine Blasts

This color image from NASA Curiosity rover shows an area excavated by the blast of the Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Inclined Martian Sandstone Beds Near Kimberley
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Dec 8, 2014

Inclined Martian Sandstone Beds Near Kimberley

This image from Curiosity Mastcam shows inclined beds of sandstone interpreted as the deposits of small deltas fed...

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NASA image: Cross-Bedding at Whale Rock
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Dec 8, 2014

Cross-Bedding at Whale Rock

This view from the NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows an example of cross-bedding that results from water passing over...

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NASA image: Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover
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Feb 9, 2004

Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover

Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune
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Jan 29, 2016

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at "Namib Dune," where the rover's activities...

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NASA image: 01 January 2000 On The Red Planet
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May 5, 2000

01 January 2000 On The Red Planet

01 January 2000 On The Red Planet

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NASA image: Curiosity's View of Sulfate-Bearing Region and Streambed Rocks
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Jun 22, 2022

Curiosity's View of Sulfate-Bearing Region and Streambed Rocks

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of a sulfate-bearing region ahead of its current location. Dark...

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NASA image: Bluish-Black Rock with White Crystals on Mars
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Mar 18, 2013

Bluish-Black Rock with White Crystals on Mars

The Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity showed researchers interesting color and patterns in this...

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NASA image: Southern Hemisphere Polygonal Patterned Ground
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Jun 7, 2002

Southern Hemisphere Polygonal Patterned Ground

Southern Hemisphere Polygonal Patterned Ground

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NASA image: The 2001 Great Dust Storms - Daedalia/Claritas/Syria Dust Plumes
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Oct 13, 2001

The 2001 Great Dust Storms - Daedalia/Claritas/Syria Dust Plumes

The 2001 Great Dust Storms - Daedalia/Claritas/Syria Dust Plumes

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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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