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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: Shadow Across Chester Lake on Endeavour Rim, Sol 2710
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Sep 14, 2011

Shadow Across Chester Lake on Endeavour Rim, Sol 2710

The robotic arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity casts a shadow on a rock outcrop called Chester Lake. The...

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NASA image: Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars, Stereo View
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Sep 23, 2008

Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars, Stereo View

The robotic arm on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander enlarged a trench beside a rock called Headless on Sept. 20, 2008 in...

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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: Warped Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

Warped Andromeda

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the Andromeda galaxy older stellar population in...

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NASA image: Protective Film Moves Aside
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May 27, 2008

Protective Film Moves Aside

Relatively warmer daytime temperatures on Mars have allowed the biobarrier -- a shiny, protective film -- to peel...

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NASA image: Classic Galaxy with Glamour
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Apr 11, 2005

Classic Galaxy with Glamour

Young hot blue stars dominate the outer spiral arms of nearby galaxy NGC 300, while the older stars congregate in...

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NASA image: Large Face on Spiral Galaxy NGC 3344
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May 5, 2005

Large Face on Spiral Galaxy NGC 3344

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the large face on spiral galaxy NGC 3344. The inner...

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NASA image: Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow
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May 23, 2012

Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow

This image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, or M101, in the constellation of Ursa Major, combines data from four of NASA...

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NASA image: Animation of Dodo and Goldilocks Trenches
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Jun 13, 2008

Animation of Dodo and Goldilocks Trenches

The Surface Stereo Imager on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander recorded this true-color image of the lander Robotic Arm...

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NASA image: Opportunity Close-up of a Meteorite: Oileán Ruaidh False Color
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Oct 5, 2010

Opportunity Close-up of a Meteorite: Oileán Ruaidh False Color

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity found this image of a meteorite. The science team used two tools on...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #116
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Jul 15, 2013

THEMIS Art #116

Do you see what I see? This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows polar dunes looking like...

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NASA image: Sunflower Galaxy Glows with Infrared Light
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Mar 3, 2011

Sunflower Galaxy Glows with Infrared Light

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows infrared light from the Sunflower galaxy, otherwise known as...

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NASA image: Martian Surface as Seen by Phoenix
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Jul 28, 2008

Martian Surface as Seen by Phoenix

This anaglyph was acquired by NASA Phoenix Lander; in the bottom left is a trench dug by Phoenix Robotic Arm. In the...

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NASA image: Testing of Icy-Soil Sample Delivery in Simulated Martian Conditions Animation
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Aug 4, 2008

Testing of Icy-Soil Sample Delivery in Simulated Martian Conditions Animation

This image shows testing under simulated Mars conditions on Earth in preparation for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander using...

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NASA image: Rocknest From Sol 52 Location
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Oct 4, 2012

Rocknest From Sol 52 Location

This patch of windblown sand and dust downhill from a cluster of dark rocks is the Rocknest site, which has been...

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NASA image: Wheels and Suspension on Mars Science Laboratory Rover
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Nov 19, 2008

Wheels and Suspension on Mars Science Laboratory Rover

This image from August 2008 shows NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover in the course of its assembly, before additions...

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NASA image: Curiosity Uses X-ray Instrument Data for Proximity Placement
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Sep 23, 2013

Curiosity Uses X-ray Instrument Data for Proximity Placement

NASA Mars rover Curiosity used a new technique, with added autonomy for the rover, in placement of the tool-bearing...

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NASA image: IC 1795
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Apr 16, 2010

IC 1795

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, is a view within the constellation Cassiopeia of...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011814 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is released from the grips of the...

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NASA image: Sample Analysis at Mars for Curiosity
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Oct 8, 2010

Sample Analysis at Mars for Curiosity

The Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument will analyze samples of Martian rock and soil collected by the rover arm...

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NASA image: Rock Burwash Near Curiosity, Sol 82
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Oct 29, 2012

Rock Burwash Near Curiosity, Sol 82

This focus-merge image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on the arm of NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows a rock...

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NASA image: Curiosity View of Cooperstown Outcrop on Route to Mount Sharp
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Oct 29, 2013

Curiosity View of Cooperstown Outcrop on Route to Mount Sharp

The low ridge that appears as a dark band below the horizon in the center of this scene is a Martian outcrop called...

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NASA image: Galactic Pyrotechnics on Display
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Jul 2, 2014

Galactic Pyrotechnics on Display

Anomalous arms are seen in this composite image of NGC 4258 from NASA Chandra X-ray Observator, NSF Karl Jansky Very...

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NASA image: Super Rover X-Ray Vision
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Jan 20, 2004

Super Rover X-Ray Vision

Located on the arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, the alpha particle X-ray spectrometer uses alpha particles...

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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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