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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: Lander, Airbags, & Martian Terrain
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Jul 5, 1997

Lander, Airbags, & Martian Terrain

Several objects have been imaged by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) during the spacecraft's first day on Mars....

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NASA image: Martian Terrain - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Martian Terrain - 3-D

This area of rocky terrain near the Sagan Memorial Station was taken by NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D glasses are...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0054-22
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Feb 13, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0054-22

Marsokhod Russian Rover explores Kilauea, Hawaii via telepresence for Jason IV 'Island Earth' Projects (Volcano...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0054-67
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Feb 13, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0054-67

Marsokhod Russian Rover explores Kilauea, Hawaii via telepresence for Jason IV 'Island Earth' Projects (Volcano...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0054-68
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Feb 13, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0054-68

Marsokhod Russian Rover explores Kilauea, Hawaii via telepresence for Jason IV 'Island Earth' Projects (Volcano...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0054-7
Image
Feb 13, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0054-7

Marsokhod Russian Rover explores Kilauea, Hawaii via telepresence for Jason IV 'Island Earth' Projects (Volcano...

ARC
NASA image: Greeley Panorama from Opportunity Fifth Martian Winter False Color
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Jul 5, 2012

Greeley Panorama from Opportunity Fifth Martian Winter False Color

This full-circle scene combines 817 images, taken by the panoramic camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, in 3-D
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, in 3-D

This 360-degree stereo panorama assembled from images taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exporation Rover...

JPL
NASA image: High-gain Antenna & Terrain
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Jul 6, 1997

High-gain Antenna & Terrain

Areas of rocky Martian terrain are seen in this image, taken by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) on Sol 2....

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NASA image: Martian Terrain & Wedge in 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Martian Terrain & Wedge in 3-D

NASA Mars Pathfinder forward rover ramp can be seen successfully unfurled in this image, taken in stereo by the...

JPL
NASA image: Couch & Martian Terrain - 3-D
Image
Jul 13, 1997

Couch & Martian Terrain - 3-D

This area of terrain near the Sagan Memorial Station was taken by NASA Mars Pathfinder. The curved rock dubbed...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Terrain and Airbags - 3-D
Image
Jul 13, 1997

Martian Terrain and Airbags - 3-D

Portions of the lander deflated airbags and a petal are at lower left in this image from NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Terrain & Wedge in 3-D
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Jul 11, 1997

Martian Terrain & Wedge in 3-D

NASA Mars Pathfinder forward rover ramp can be seen successfully unfurled in this image, taken in stereo by the...

JPL
NASA image: Martian terrain & airbags - 3-D
Image
Jul 13, 1997

Martian terrain & airbags - 3-D

Portions of the lander deflated airbags and a petal are at lower left in this image from NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D...

JPL
NASA image: Pathfinder Rover, Airbags, & Martian Terrain
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Jul 5, 1997

Pathfinder Rover, Airbags, & Martian Terrain

This is one of the first pictures taken by the camera on the Mars Pathfinder lander shortly after its touchdown at...

JPL
NASA image: Western Edge of Marth Crater
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Sep 30, 2015

Western Edge of Marth Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft shows the nature of the terrain at the rim of Marth...

JPL
NASA image: Martian 'Spiders' in Sharper Look, Thanks to Volunteers
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Oct 20, 2016

Martian 'Spiders' in Sharper Look, Thanks to Volunteers

This image shows spidery channels eroded into Martian ground. It is an example from high-resolution observation of...

JPL
NASA image: Von Braun Mound in Spirit Drive Direction
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Apr 23, 2009

Von Braun Mound in Spirit Drive Direction

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its navigation camera to capture this view of the terrain toward the...

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NASA image: Spiders on Mounds
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Dec 21, 2016

Spiders on Mounds

This terrain looks like lumpy sediment on top of patterned ground. The lumpy sediment is likely just loosely...

JPL
NASA image: Northern Pancake
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Jul 31, 2006

Northern Pancake

This MOC image shows a pedestal a pancake or pedestal crater on the martian northern plains. The rocky ejecta from...

JPL
NASA image: ROVER CHALLENGE-VOY_UHD-H264
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Apr 11, 2025

ROVER CHALLENGE-VOY_UHD-H264

NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge student engineering competition took place from April 9-11, 2025, at...

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NASA image: Raw, Natural and White-Balanced Views of Martian Terrain
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Mar 18, 2013

Raw, Natural and White-Balanced Views of Martian Terrain

These three versions of the same image taken by the Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity illustrate...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain Near Curiosity Precipice Target
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Dec 6, 2016

Martian Terrain Near Curiosity Precipice Target

This view from the Navigation Camera (Navcam) on the mast of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows rocky ground within...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain, Unfurled Rover Ramps & Deflated Airbags
Image
Jul 5, 1997

Martian Terrain, Unfurled Rover Ramps & Deflated Airbags

The Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) took this image of surrounding terrain in the mid-morning on Mars (2:30 PM...

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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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