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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 Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 24, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

Moon rocks are seen as NASA Moon Base Program Executive Carlos Garcia-Galan speaks during an event where NASA is...

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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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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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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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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO 15 ROCK #15205 - MSC
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Jul 23, 2008

LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO 15 ROCK #15205 - MSC

Generic: 15205. Mission: Apollo 15. Station: 2. Landmark: ST. GEORGE CRATER. BagNumber: SCB 1 161. OrignalWeight:...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO 15 ROCK #15455
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Aug 8, 2008

LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO 15 ROCK #15455

Generic: 15556. Mission: Apollo 15. Station: 9A. Landmark: HADLEY RILLE. BagNumber: SCB 2. OriginalWeight: 1542....

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

Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058 Stereo

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

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NASA image: MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock Under Ultraviolet Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock Under Ultraviolet Lighting

This image of a Martian rock dubbed Sayunei is illuminated by ultraviolet LEDs light emitting diodes is part of the...

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NASA image: Fine-Grained, Finely Layered Rock at Base of Martian Mount Sharp
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Nov 18, 2014

Fine-Grained, Finely Layered Rock at Base of Martian Mount Sharp

This patch of Martian bedrock, about 2 feet 70 centimeters across, is finely layered rock with some pea-size...

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NASA image: MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock, White Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock, White Lighting

A Martian rock in the Yellowknife Bay area of Mars Gale Crater is illuminated by white-light light emitting diodes...

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NASA image: "Shark"
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Oct 14, 1997

"Shark"

This false color composite image from the Pathfinder lander shows the rock "Shark" at upper right (Shark is about...

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NASA image: Approaching Tisdale 2 Rock on Rim of Endeavour Crater, Sol 2690
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Sep 1, 2011

Approaching Tisdale 2 Rock on Rim of Endeavour Crater, Sol 2690

Part of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity array of photovoltaic cells is visible in the foreground of this...

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NASA image: Ch'al-Type Rocks at Santa Cruz
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Feb 18, 2022

Ch'al-Type Rocks at Santa Cruz

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover snapped this view of a hill in Mars' Jezero Crater called "Santa Cruz" on April 29,...

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NASA image: Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars
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Apr 30, 2015

Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars

An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates a recent scene from the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars, Through November 2016
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Dec 13, 2016

Curiosity Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars, Through November 2016

nal Caption Released with Image: This graphic maps locations of the sites where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Curiosity First 16 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars
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Oct 3, 2016

Curiosity First 16 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars

This graphic maps locations of the sites where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover collected its first 18 rock or soil...

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NASA image: Detail in Point
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Jun 25, 2013

Detail in Point

This image from NASA rover Curiosity shows that many holes in the rock are occupied by what appears to be material...

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NASA image: Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite
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Nov 1, 2017

Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite

This false-color image demonstrates how use of special filters available on the Mast Camera (Mastcam) of NASA's...

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NASA image: Curiosity First 14 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars
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Jun 13, 2016

Curiosity First 14 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars

This graphic maps locations of the first 14 sites where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover collected rock or soil samples...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity at Rock Abrasion Target Potts
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Jan 25, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity at Rock Abrasion Target Potts

The target beneath the tool turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm in this image from NASA's Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: Exposing the Rock in Impact Craters
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Feb 5, 2019

Exposing the Rock in Impact Craters

In this complex crater (about 44-kilometers in diameter), we see bedrock in several locations from different depths...

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NASA image: CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock

A development rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) technology...

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NASA image: Folded Rocks of Northwest Iran
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Sep 19, 2023

Folded Rocks of Northwest Iran

iss069-e-089946_lrg (09/19/2023) --- An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of the...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise Jr. smiles during a Dec. 2 ceremony at Gorenflo Elementary School...

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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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