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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: Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover Arm Camera
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Nov 1, 2012

Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover Arm Camera

NASA Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together...

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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: Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera

This view of terrestrial rocks was taken by a testing twin -- the life test unit -- of Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear
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Apr 27, 2016

Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear

The team operating NASA Curiosity Mars rover uses the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on the rover arm to check...

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NASA image: Martian Ground Seen by Arm Camera With and Without Dust Cover Thumbnails
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Sep 9, 2012

Martian Ground Seen by Arm Camera With and Without Dust Cover Thumbnails

As the last step in a series of inspections of the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI aboard NASA Mars rover Curiosity,...

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NASA image: Wheels and a Destination
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Sep 10, 2012

Wheels and a Destination

This view of the three left wheels of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines two images that were taken by the rover...

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NASA image: Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars
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May 7, 2012

Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars

An in-flight camera check produced this out-of-focus image when NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft turned on...

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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: Bathurst Inlet Rock on Curiosity Sol 54, Context View
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Oct 1, 2012

Bathurst Inlet Rock on Curiosity Sol 54, Context View

NASA Mars rover Curiosity held its MAHLI camera about 10.5 inches 27 centimeters away from the top of a rock called...

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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: President Signature Onboard Curiosity
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Sep 21, 2012

President Signature Onboard Curiosity

This view of Curiosity deck shows a plaque bearing several signatures of US officials, including that of President...

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NASA image: Concretions at Cumberland
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Jun 5, 2013

Concretions at Cumberland

This image taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the texture of the patch of...

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NASA image: First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp
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Sep 25, 2014

First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows the first...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera Stereo
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera Stereo

This stereo view of terrestrial rocks combines two images taken by a testing twin of the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Resistant Features in Pahrump Hills Outcrop
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Sep 25, 2014

Resistant Features in Pahrump Hills Outcrop

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows an example of a type of...

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NASA image: Zapped, Martian Rock
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Feb 20, 2013

Zapped, Martian Rock

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows details of rock texture and color...

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NASA image: Close-up of Brushed Area on Martian Rock Target Ekwir_1
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Jan 7, 2013

Close-up of Brushed Area on Martian Rock Target Ekwir_1

This image from the MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows details of rock texture and color in an area...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Sand by Mars Camera
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Sand by Mars Camera

This view of grains from a sand dune near Christmas Lake, Ore., was taken by a testing twin of Mars Hand Lens Imager...

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NASA image: View From Curiosity Arm-Mounted Camera After a Long Drive
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Jul 23, 2013

View From Curiosity Arm-Mounted Camera After a Long Drive

The MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity rover is carried at an angle when the rover arm is stowed for driving. Still, the...

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NASA image: High-Resolution Self-Portrait by Curiosity Rover Arm Camera
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Nov 1, 2012

High-Resolution Self-Portrait by Curiosity Rover Arm Camera

NASA Curiosity rover used its Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI to capture a set of 55 high-resolution images, which were...

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NASA image: Panorama of Curiosity Belly Check
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Sep 10, 2012

Panorama of Curiosity Belly Check

This view of the lower front and underbelly areas of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines nine images taken by the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Windjana Drilling Site
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Jun 23, 2014

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Windjana Drilling Site

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the MAHLI camera at the end of its arm in April and May 2014 to take dozens of...

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NASA image: Mars Hand Lens Imager Nested Close-Ups of Rock Jake Matijevic
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Sep 24, 2012

Mars Hand Lens Imager Nested Close-Ups of Rock Jake Matijevic

This image combines photographs taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI at three different distances from the first...

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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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