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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: Checking out the Rover Deck in Full Resolution
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Aug 9, 2012

Checking out the Rover Deck in Full Resolution

This full-resolution self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover from the rover Navigation cameras. This...

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NASA image: Curiosity Low-Angle Self-Portrait at Buckskin Drilling Site on Mount Sharp
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Aug 19, 2015

Curiosity Low-Angle Self-Portrait at Buckskin Drilling Site on Mount Sharp

This low-angle self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle above the "Buckskin" rock target,...

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NASA image: Self Portrait of FE Fossum taken during a session of EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Self Portrait of FE Fossum taken during a session of EVA

ISS028-E-016175 (12 July 2011) --- Because of his shiny helmet visor, this "self portrait" of NASA astronaut Mike...

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NASA image: Self Portrait of FE Fossum taken during a session of EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Self Portrait of FE Fossum taken during a session of EVA

ISS028-E-016173 (12 July 2011) --- Because of his shiny helmet visor, this "self portrait" of NASA astronaut Mike...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Dusty Selfie
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Jun 20, 2018

Curiosity's Dusty Selfie

A self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity rover taken on Sol 2082 (June 15, 2018). A Martian dust storm has reduced...

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NASA image: Reisman Self-Portrait during EVA 1
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May 17, 2010

Reisman Self-Portrait during EVA 1

ISS023-E-044852 (17 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, STS-132 mission specialist, takes a busy "self...

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NASA image: Reisman Self-Portrait during EVA 1
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May 17, 2010

Reisman Self-Portrait during EVA 1

ISS023-E-044846 (17 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, STS-132 mission specialist, takes a busy "self...

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NASA image: Bird Eye View of Curiosity
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Aug 17, 2012

Bird Eye View of Curiosity

This self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover from the rover Navigation camera. The rim of Gale Crater...

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NASA image: Rosetta Mission Selfie at 30 Miles
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Nov 11, 2014

Rosetta Mission Selfie at 30 Miles

The Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission took this self-portrait of the spacecraft on Sept. 7,...

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NASA image: Rosetta Mission Selfie at 10 Miles
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Nov 12, 2014

Rosetta Mission Selfie at 10 Miles

The Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission took this self-portrait of the spacecraft on Sept. 7,...

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NASA image: Opportunity Catches its Shadow on Sol 180
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Aug 2, 2004

Opportunity Catches its Shadow on Sol 180

This self-portrait of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity comes courtesy of the Sun and the rover front...

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NASA image: Still Life with Rover
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Aug 17, 2012

Still Life with Rover

This full-resolution self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover. The back of the rover can be at top left,...

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NASA image: Spirit Mars Rover in McMurdo Panorama, Polar Projection
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Nov 9, 2012

Spirit Mars Rover in McMurdo Panorama, Polar Projection

This self-portrait of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is a polar projection of the 360-degree McMurdo panorama...

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NASA image: Spirit Mars Rover in McMurdo Panorama, Polar Projection False Color
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Nov 9, 2012

Spirit Mars Rover in McMurdo Panorama, Polar Projection False Color

This self-portrait of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is a false color polar projection of the 360-degree McMurdo...

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NASA image: Opportunity's First Selfie
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Feb 26, 2018

Opportunity's First Selfie

This self-portrait of NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows the vehicle at a site called "Perseverance Valley" on the...

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NASA image: Looking Up at Mars Rover Curiosity in Buckskin Selfie
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Aug 19, 2015

Looking Up at Mars Rover Curiosity in Buckskin Selfie

This low-angle self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at the site from which it reached down...

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NASA image: Mars Weather-Station Tools on Rover Mast
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Apr 13, 2015

Mars Weather-Station Tools on Rover Mast

The Rover Environmental Monitoring Station (REMS) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover includes temperature and humidity...

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NASA image: Test Rover at JPL During Preparation for Mars Rover Low-Angle Selfie
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Aug 19, 2015

Test Rover at JPL During Preparation for Mars Rover Low-Angle Selfie

This view of a test rover at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, results from advance testing of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait, Wide View
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Dec 11, 2012

Curiosity Self-Portrait, Wide View

The mosaic shows NASA Curiosity rover at Rocknest, the spot in Gale Crater where the mission first scoop sampling...

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NASA image: Dusty Mars Rover Self Portrait
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Feb 17, 2012

Dusty Mars Rover Self Portrait

This mosaic of images was taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity during December of 2011. The accumulation...

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NASA image: Mastracchio and R2 in the US Lab
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Mar 15, 2014

Mastracchio and R2 in the US Lab

ISS039-E-003797 (15 March 2014) --- Expedition 39 flight engineer Rick Mastracchio poses for a self-portrait with...

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NASA image: Wilmore with Planned Thanksgiving Meal Items
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Nov 23, 2014

Wilmore with Planned Thanksgiving Meal Items

Commander Barry Wilmore takes a self-portrait with food packages (smoked turkey, cranapple dessert, cornbread...

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Aug 19, 2015

Round-Horizon Version of Curiosity Low-Angle Selfie at Buckskin

This version of a self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover at a drilling site called "Buckskin" on lower Mount...

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NASA image: Kelly takes a Self-Portrait during EVA 32
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Oct 28, 2015

Kelly takes a Self-Portrait during EVA 32

ISS045E082998 (10/28/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly snaps a quick space selfie during his first ever spacewalk...

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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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