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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: 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: Mars Odyssey from Two Distances in One Image
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May 19, 2005

Mars Odyssey from Two Distances in One Image

NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft appears twice in the same frame in this image from the Mars Orbiter Camera aboard NASA...

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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...

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NASA image: Test Image by Mars Descent Imager
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Jul 19, 2010

Test Image by Mars Descent Imager

Ken Edgett, deputy principal investigator for NASA Mars Descent Imager, holds a ruler used as a depth-of-field test...

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NASA image: Opportunity View of Private Joseph Field on Mars
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Dec 7, 2016

Opportunity View of Private Joseph Field on Mars

This image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines four images from the microscopic imager on the robotic...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunset on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunset on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used the Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the end of its robotic arm to image this sunset...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used its Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the spacecraft's robotic arm to image this...

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NASA image: First Color Landscape Image of Mars from Curiosity
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Aug 7, 2012

First Color Landscape Image of Mars from Curiosity

This view of the landscape to the north of NASA Mars rover Curiosity acquired by the Mars Hand Lens Imager on the...

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NASA image: Calibration View of Earth and the Moon by Mars Color Imager
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Aug 22, 2005

Calibration View of Earth and the Moon by Mars Color Imager

Three days after the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aug. 12, 2005, launch, the spacecraft was pointed toward Earth and...

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NASA image: Calibration Target as Seen by Mars Hand Lens Imager
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Feb 7, 2012

Calibration Target as Seen by Mars Hand Lens Imager

During pre-flight testing, the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took this image of...

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NASA image: Mars Global Surveyor Approach Image
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Jul 4, 1997

Mars Global Surveyor Approach Image

This image is the first view of Mars taken by the Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter Camera (MOC). It was acquired the...

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NASA image: Fifty Years of Mars Imaging: from Mariner 4 to HiRISE
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Nov 20, 2017

Fifty Years of Mars Imaging: from Mariner 4 to HiRISE

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows Mars' surface in detail. Mars has captured the...

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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: Changes in a Gully in a Mars Crater Two-Image Comparison
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Aug 4, 2011

Changes in a Gully in a Mars Crater Two-Image Comparison

This image, taken by the HiRISE camera onboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is of a gully on a south-facing...

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NASA image: 2001 Mars Odyssey Images Earth Visible and Infrared
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Apr 26, 2001

2001 Mars Odyssey Images Earth Visible and Infrared

NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey Thermal Emission Imaging System THEMIS acquired these images of the Earth using its visible...

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NASA image: First THEMIS Infrared and Visible Images of Mars
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Nov 13, 2001

First THEMIS Infrared and Visible Images of Mars

This picture shows both a visible and a thermal infrared image taken by the thermal emission imaging system on NASA...

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NASA image: Mars Hand Lens Imager Sends Ultra High-Res Photo from Mars
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Oct 17, 2013

Mars Hand Lens Imager Sends Ultra High-Res Photo from Mars

This image of a U.S. penny on a calibration target was taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI aboard NASA...

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NASA image: New Mars Camera First Image of Mars from Mapping Orbit Full Frame
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Oct 1, 2006

New Mars Camera First Image of Mars from Mapping Orbit Full Frame

New Mars Camera First Image of Mars from Mapping Orbit Full Frame

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NASA image: View of Argyre Basin from Test of Mars Color Image
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Apr 13, 2006

View of Argyre Basin from Test of Mars Color Image

View of Argyre Basin from Test of Mars Color Image

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NASA image: Detail of First Mars Image from Newly Arrived Camera
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Mar 24, 2006

Detail of First Mars Image from Newly Arrived Camera

Detail of First Mars Image from Newly Arrived Camera

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NASA image: Highest Resolution Image of Dust and Sand Yet Acquired on Mars
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Jun 6, 2008

Highest Resolution Image of Dust and Sand Yet Acquired on Mars

Highest Resolution Image of Dust and Sand Yet Acquired on Mars

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NASA image: First HiRISE Image of Mars: Topographic Model from Photoclinometry
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Apr 7, 2006

First HiRISE Image of Mars: Topographic Model from Photoclinometry

First HiRISE Image of Mars: Topographic Model from Photoclinometry

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NASA image: Spectrometer Images of Candidate Landing Sites for Next Mars Rover
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Oct 19, 2007

Spectrometer Images of Candidate Landing Sites for Next Mars Rover

Spectrometer Images of Candidate Landing Sites for Next Mars Rover

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NASA image: First IMP Image Showing Something That Looks Like Mars
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Mar 11, 2003

First IMP Image Showing Something That Looks Like Mars

First IMP Image Showing Something That Looks Like Mars

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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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