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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: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0

S73-16199 (December 1972) --- A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar sample number 72415,0 which was brought back from...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0

S73-16198 (December 1972) --- A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar sample number 72415,0 which was brought back from...

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NASA image: Spirit Scans Winter Haven False Color
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Apr 24, 2006

Spirit Scans Winter Haven False Color

This false-color image shows paper-thin layers of light-toned, jagged-edged rocks; a light gray rock with smooth,...

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NASA image: Spirit Scans Winter Haven
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Apr 24, 2006

Spirit Scans Winter Haven

This approximately true-color image shows paper-thin layers of light-toned, jagged-edged rocks; a light gray rock...

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NASA image: Mars Report: Update on NASA's Perseverance Rover SHERLOC Instrument
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Sep 23, 2021

Mars Report: Update on NASA's Perseverance Rover SHERLOC Instrument

NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has been hard at work using the SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with...

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NASA image: Technicians examine largest lunar rock sample collected
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Feb 24, 1971

Technicians examine largest lunar rock sample collected

S71-21245 (24 Feb. 1971) --- Dr. Daniel H. Anderson, an aerospace technologist and test director in the Nonsterile...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815
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Apr 30, 1972

View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815

A closeup view or "mug shot" of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815, a dislodged fragment from a parent boulder roughly...

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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. was honored for a lifetime of achievement with NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

A moon rock collected by astronaut John Young during the Apollo 16 mission is seen before the swearing-in ceremony...

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NASA image: Block Island Close-up
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Jul 31, 2009

Block Island Close-up

This is a picture of Block Island an odd-shaped, dark rock, which may be a meteorite.

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NASA image: Martian Rocks Lining Possible Ancient Channel (Enhanced Color)
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Jun 23, 2017

Martian Rocks Lining Possible Ancient Channel (Enhanced Color)

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity took the component images of this enhanced-color scene during the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Neil Armstrong - Rock Sample Study - Geological Field Trip - TX
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Mar 3, 1969

Astronaut Neil Armstrong - Rock Sample Study - Geological Field Trip - TX

S69-25198 (25 Feb. 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 prime crew, studies rock sample...

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NASA image: Moonwalk simulation -- jsc2024e031840
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May 1, 2024

Moonwalk simulation -- jsc2024e031840

jsc2024e031840 --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins (right) takes a photo of NASA astronaut Andre Douglas (left) as he...

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NASA image: View of Lunar Roving Vehicle parked at Station 6 by Apollo 16 astronauts
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Lunar Roving Vehicle parked at Station 6 by Apollo 16 astronauts

AS17-140-21494 (13 Dec. 1972) --- This view shows the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) parked by an outcrop of rocks by...

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NASA image: Candor Exposed
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May 19, 2006

Candor Exposed

This MOC image shows outcrops of light-toned rock, interpreted to be sedimentary in origin, in east Candor Chasma....

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NASA image: View Down Hidden Valley Ramp at Bonanza King on Mars
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Aug 15, 2014

View Down Hidden Valley Ramp at Bonanza King on Mars

The pale rocks in the foreground of this Aug. 14, 2014, image from NASA Curiosity Mars rover include the Bonanza...

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NASA image: A Bonanza of Clues About Mars
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Sep 11, 2014

A Bonanza of Clues About Mars

A swept Martian rock called Bonanza King can be seen in this image take by NASA Mars Curiosity rover. This rock is...

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NASA image: Jake Matijevic Contact Target for Curiosity
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Sep 19, 2012

Jake Matijevic Contact Target for Curiosity

The drive by NASA Mars rover Curiosity during the mission 43rd Martian day ended with this rock front of the rover....

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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: Sample from Deep in Martian Crust: Marquette Island
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Jan 21, 2010

Sample from Deep in Martian Crust: Marquette Island

Perched on a rippled Martian plain, a dark rock not much bigger than a basketball was the target of interest for...

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NASA image: Target Wernecke After Brushing by Curiosity
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Mar 18, 2013

Target Wernecke After Brushing by Curiosity

The gray area in center of this image is where the Dust Removal Tool on NASA Mars rover Curiosity brushed a rock...

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NASA image: Preparation on Earth for Drilling on Mars
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Feb 20, 2013

Preparation on Earth for Drilling on Mars

The development of the Mars rover Curiosity capabilities for drilling into a rock on Mars required years of...

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NASA image: Examining Marquette Island
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Dec 1, 2009

Examining Marquette Island

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used the wire brush of its rock abrasion tool to scour dust from a circular...

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NASA image: Esperance6 and Lihir Rover Targets
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Jan 23, 2014

Esperance6 and Lihir Rover Targets

Rock targets known as Esperance6, and Lihir, are shown in this false-color view from NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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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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