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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: Earhart Rock
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Oct 7, 2004

Earhart Rock

Earhart Rock

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NASA image: Ripples and Rocks
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Feb 26, 2005

Ripples and Rocks

Ripples and Rocks

JPL
NASA image: A Flood of Rock
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Jul 23, 2013

A Flood of Rock

A Flood of Rock

JPL
NASA image: Terby Rocks
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Aug 25, 2005

Terby Rocks

Terby Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Racing Rocks
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Oct 20, 2005

Racing Rocks

Racing Rocks

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NASA image: Opportunity Rocks!
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Jan 28, 2004

Opportunity Rocks!

Opportunity Rocks!

JPL
NASA image: Testing New Techniques for Mars Rover Rock-Drilling
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Oct 23, 2017

Testing New Techniques for Mars Rover Rock-Drilling

In the summer and fall of 2017, the team operating NASA's Curiosity Mars rover conducted tests in the "Mars Yard" at...

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NASA image: New Rock-Drilling Method in 'Mars Yard' Test
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Oct 23, 2017

New Rock-Drilling Method in 'Mars Yard' Test

This photo taken in the "Mars Yard" at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, on Aug. 1, 2017,...

JPL
NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

Some of the moving rocks are large. This one is about 10 inches tall. Researchers in the late 1960s and early 1970s...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

To investigate the rocks and trails, the interns collect many kinds of data, such as trail length, width, and depth;...

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NASA image: Sedimentary Rock in Candor
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Feb 8, 2005

Sedimentary Rock in Candor

Sedimentary Rock in Candor

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NASA image: Layered Rocks in Crater
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Jun 19, 2004

Layered Rocks in Crater

Layered Rocks in Crater

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NASA image: Layered Rock in West Candor
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Mar 11, 2004

Layered Rock in West Candor

Layered Rock in West Candor

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NASA image: Gale Sedimentary Rocks
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Apr 15, 2005

Gale Sedimentary Rocks

Gale Sedimentary Rocks

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NASA image: Gale Sedimentary Rocks
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Aug 1, 2003

Gale Sedimentary Rocks

Gale Sedimentary Rocks

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NASA image: Ganges Rocks and Sand
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Jan 17, 2005

Ganges Rocks and Sand

Ganges Rocks and Sand

JPL
NASA image: Sedimentary Rocks and Dunes
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Nov 25, 2004

Sedimentary Rocks and Dunes

Sedimentary Rocks and Dunes

JPL
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Nov 18, 2003

Meridiani Sedimentary Rocks

Meridiani Sedimentary Rocks

JPL
NASA image: West Candor Rocks
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Dec 11, 2005

West Candor Rocks

West Candor Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Sedimentary Rock Outcrops
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Aug 16, 2004

Sedimentary Rock Outcrops

Sedimentary Rock Outcrops

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NASA image: Polygon/Cracked Sedimentary Rock
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Dec 4, 2004

Polygon/Cracked Sedimentary Rock

Polygon/Cracked Sedimentary Rock

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NASA image: Broken Sedimentary Rocks
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May 18, 2005

Broken Sedimentary Rocks

Broken Sedimentary Rocks

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NASA image: Ancient Sedimentary Rocks
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Sep 5, 2003

Ancient Sedimentary Rocks

Ancient Sedimentary Rocks

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NASA image: Mars Rocks Continue to Fascinate
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Aug 25, 2005

Mars Rocks Continue to Fascinate

Mars Rocks Continue to Fascinate

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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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