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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: Color Camera for Curiosity Robotic Arm
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Nov 16, 2010

Color Camera for Curiosity Robotic Arm

The Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera will fly on NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, launching in late 2011....

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NASA image: Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes
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Aug 17, 2021

Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has used the drill on its robotic arm to take 32 rock samples to date. The Mars Hand...

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NASA image: A Dramatic View of Mars' Mount Sharp
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Aug 3, 2020

A Dramatic View of Mars' Mount Sharp

The Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its telephoto lens to capture Mount Sharp in the...

JPL
NASA image: CAMERAS - GEMINI-TITAN (GT-3) - MSC
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Mar 1, 1965

CAMERAS - GEMINI-TITAN (GT-3) - MSC

S65-17399 (March 1965) --- Two cameras which will be used on the Gemini-Titan 3 orbital flight. The lighter colored...

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NASA image: NASA MoonKit - Jef Janis
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Sep 17, 2020

NASA MoonKit - Jef Janis

Two mirrirless Digital Camers, 56mm f1.2 lens, 90mm f2 lens, 35mm f2 lens, 23mm f2 lens, 6x4.5 Medium Format Film...

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NASA image: First Imaging of Laser-Induced Spark on Mars
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Jul 16, 2014

First Imaging of Laser-Induced Spark on Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on its arm to catch the first images of sparks...

JPL
NASA image: What Lies Behind Curiosity
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Aug 6, 2012

What Lies Behind Curiosity

This is the first image taken by NASA Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars the evening of Aug. 5 PDT morning of...

JPL
NASA image: MAHLI Calibration Target in Ultraviolet Light
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Feb 7, 2012

MAHLI Calibration Target in Ultraviolet Light

During pre-flight testing in March 2011, the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took...

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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: Calibration Target on Curiosity for Camera on Rover Arm
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Feb 7, 2012

Calibration Target on Curiosity for Camera on Rover Arm

The Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera at the end of the robotic arm of NASA Curiosity rover will use a calibration...

JPL
NASA image: Close-up of "Strathdon"
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Aug 5, 2019

Close-up of "Strathdon"

This mosaic of images shows layers of ancient sediment on a boulder-sized rock called "Strathdon," as seen by the...

JPL
NASA image: STS-31 MS Sullivan and Commander Shriver work on the OV-103's flight deck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 MS Sullivan and Commander Shriver work on the OV-103's flight deck

STS031-101-053 (24-29 April 199) --- A 35mm camera equipped with a "fish-eye" lens captured this view on Discovery's...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Loren Acton working at aft fligh deck station
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Jul 30, 1985

Payload specialist Loren Acton working at aft fligh deck station

51F-17-011 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- Loren W. Acton, 51-F payload specialist, triggers a 35mm camera recording...

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NASA image: jsc2023e030776
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May 30, 2023

jsc2023e030776

jsc2023e030776 (5/30/2023) --- The student team members who developed ESSENCE as photographed by the wide-angle lens...

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NASA image: Krikalev on the aft flight deck with laptop computers
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Dec 10, 1998

Krikalev on the aft flight deck with laptop computers

S88-E-5107 (12-11-98) --- Sergei Krikalev, mission specialist representing the Russian Space Agency (RSA),...

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NASA image: Onufrienko holds the Digital Camera System (DCS) in  Zvezda SM during Expedition Four
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Jan 2, 2002

Onufrienko holds the Digital Camera System (DCS) in Zvezda SM during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-5324 (December 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander representing...

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NASA image: Node 1 taken during Expedition 26
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Nov 26, 2010

Node 1 taken during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-005318 (26 Nov. 2010) --- A fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Kelly in the Cupola Module during Expedition 26
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Nov 26, 2010

Kelly in the Cupola Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-005313 (26 Nov. 2010) --- A fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: Cupola Module
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Jan 27, 2011

Cupola Module

ISS026-E-020960 (27 Jan. 2011) --- An Expedition 26 crew member used a fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still...

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NASA image: Empty STS-114 orbiter Discovery Payload bay
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Jul 29, 2005

Empty STS-114 orbiter Discovery Payload bay

ISS011-E-11340 (29 July 2005) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a digital still camera was used to record this image of the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Front View, Linearized
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Front View, Linearized

This is a version of one of the first images taken by a front Hazard-Avoidance camera on NASA Curiosity rover. It...

JPL
NASA image: 9401028
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Nov 18, 2016

9401028

Space Shuttle mission STS-61 onboard view taken by a fish-eyed camera lens showing astronauts Story Musgrave and...

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NASA image: Node 1 taken during Expedition 26
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Nov 26, 2010

Node 1 taken during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-005316 (26 Nov. 2010) --- A fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used by an Expedition...

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NASA image: View of the Cupola RWS taken with Fish-Eye Lens
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May 8, 2010

View of the Cupola RWS taken with Fish-Eye Lens

ISS023-E-039983 (8 May 2010) --- A fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used by an Expedition 23...

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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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