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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: Tom Joyner Explores Moon to Mars
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Aug 28, 2019

Tom Joyner Explores Moon to Mars

Tom Joyner Explores Moon to Mars

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NASA image: Rover Team
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Oct 30, 2003

Rover Team

Rover team members with the Mars Exploration Rover.

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left, and David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, right, participate in a panel...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, left, Phil McAlister, Director of NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, second from left, Phil McAlister, Director of...

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NASA image: Air Bag Installation
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Nov 7, 2003

Air Bag Installation

Air bags are installed on the lander on Mars Exploration Rover 1 MER-1.

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NASA image: Rover 2 Moved to Workstand
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Oct 30, 2003

Rover 2 Moved to Workstand

The Mars Exploration Rover-2 is moved to a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Rover on Mars
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Feb 26, 2003

Artist Concept of Rover on Mars

An artist concept portrays a NASA Mars Exploration Rover on the surface of Mars. Two rovers were launched in 2003...

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NASA image:  Surprisingly STEM: Mars Exploration Simulation Manager
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May 13, 2025

Surprisingly STEM: Mars Exploration Simulation Manager

Practice makes perfect! And when sending humans all the way to Mars, you definitely want things to be perfect....

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NASA image: Robotic Arm of Rover 1
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Feb 26, 2003

Robotic Arm of Rover 1

JPL engineers examine the robotic arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover 1.

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NASA image: Adjustments to Rover 1
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Feb 26, 2003

Adjustments to Rover 1

JPL engineers making adjustments to NASA Mars Exploration Rover 1.

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover MER-B Opportunity Landing Site
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Jan 24, 2004

Mars Exploration Rover MER-B Opportunity Landing Site

Mars Exploration Rover MER-B Opportunity Landing Site

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NASA image: Block Island Meteorite on Mars, Sol 1961 False Color
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Aug 6, 2009

Block Island Meteorite on Mars, Sol 1961 False Color

This view of a rock called Block Island, the largest meteorite yet found on Mars, comes from the panoramic camera...

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NASA image: Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim
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Jan 3, 2014

Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity observed this outcrop on the Murray Ridge portion of the rim of Endeavour...

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NASA image: Self-Portrait by Opportunity Mars Rover in January 2014
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Jan 23, 2014

Self-Portrait by Opportunity Mars Rover in January 2014

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded the component images for this self-portrait about three weeks...

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NASA image: Opportunity Heads Toward Next Destination, Solander Point
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May 17, 2013

Opportunity Heads Toward Next Destination, Solander Point

This map of a portion of the western rim of Endeavour Crater on Mars shows the area where NASA Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: Autonomous Hazard Checks Leave Patterned Rover Tracks on Mars
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May 18, 2011

Autonomous Hazard Checks Leave Patterned Rover Tracks on Mars

A dance-step pattern is visible in the wheel tracks near the left edge of this scene recorded by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Opportunity Amid Mars Craters
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Jun 29, 2010

Opportunity Amid Mars Craters

This mosaic of images of the region around NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the relative locations of...

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NASA image: Martian Soil in 3-D
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Jan 16, 2004

Martian Soil in 3-D

This image taken by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the powdery soil of Mars in...

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NASA image: Intricately Rippled Sand Deposits
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Jan 4, 2006

Intricately Rippled Sand Deposits

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit welcomed the beginning of 2006 on Earth by taking this striking panorama of...

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NASA image: Circuit Boards on Rover 2
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Nov 7, 2003

Circuit Boards on Rover 2

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians remove one of the circuit boards on the Mars Exploration...

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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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