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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: Virtual Rover Takes its First Turn
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Jan 13, 2004

Virtual Rover Takes its First Turn

This image shows a screenshot from the software used by engineers to drive the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. The...

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NASA image: Layers Inside 'Endurance'
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Jun 15, 2004

Layers Inside 'Endurance'

This view of rock layers exposed in the upper portion of the inner slope of "Endurance Crater" was captured by the...

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NASA image: Spirit Spies "Bonneville"
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Feb 18, 2004

Spirit Spies "Bonneville"

This mosaic image from the panoramic camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the area in front of the...

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NASA image: "Berries" on the Ground
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Feb 12, 2004

"Berries" on the Ground

This mosaic image shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped formations in the martian soil near a part of...

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NASA image: Temperature Map, "Bonneville Crater" (1:35 p.m.)
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May 17, 2004

Temperature Map, "Bonneville Crater" (1:35 p.m.)

Rates of change in surface temperatures during a martian day indicate differences in particle size in and near...

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NASA image: Satellite View of Opportunity Journey around Victoria Crater
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Jan 23, 2007

Satellite View of Opportunity Journey around Victoria Crater

Three years after embarking on a historic exploration of the red planet and six miles away from its landing site,...

NASA image: Testing Sequences of Wheel Turns
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Jul 21, 2009

Testing Sequences of Wheel Turns

Mars Exploration Rover team members on July 21, 2009, tested how altering the order in which individual wheels turn...

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NASA image: Position Markers in Preparation for Test
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Jul 13, 2009

Position Markers in Preparation for Test

Mars Exploration Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., prepare an experiment on...

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NASA image: Magnified View of Texture on Part of Tisdale
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Sep 1, 2011

Magnified View of Texture on Part of Tisdale

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its microscopic imager to record this close-up view of texture on part...

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NASA image: Approaching Tisdale 2 Rock on Rim of Endeavour Crater, Sol 2690
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Sep 1, 2011

Approaching Tisdale 2 Rock on Rim of Endeavour Crater, Sol 2690

Part of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity array of photovoltaic cells is visible in the foreground of this...

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NASA image: Hole Lotta Grindin Going On
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Mar 6, 2004

Hole Lotta Grindin Going On

The red marks in this image, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity's panoramic camera, indicate holes made...

NASA image: Mix of Particles in "Uchben" Close-up
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Nov 4, 2004

Mix of Particles in "Uchben" Close-up

Close-up examination of a freshly exposed area of a rock called "Uchben" in the "Columbia Hills" of Mars reveals an...

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NASA image: Spirit Slipping in Soft Ground, Sol 1889
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May 1, 2009

Spirit Slipping in Soft Ground, Sol 1889

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit slipped in soft ground during short backward drives on the 1,886th and 1,889th...

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NASA image: Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley Stereo
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley Stereo

Cumulative driving by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as...

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NASA image: Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley

Cumulative driving by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as...

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NASA image: Opportunity Long Road to Victoria Animation
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Jun 28, 2007

Opportunity Long Road to Victoria Animation

This image maps out the travels of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, from is landing site at Eagle Crater to...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley (Enhanced Color)
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Jun 14, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley (Enhanced Color)

"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens northeastward to a view across the floor of Endeavour Crater in this scene from the...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley Stereo
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Jun 14, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley Stereo

"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens northeastward in this stereo scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) of NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: Opportunity Rover Surpasses Marathon Distance
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Rover Surpasses Marathon Distance

Eleven years and two months after its landing on Mars, the total driving distance of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Active Lifting During Martian Dust Storm
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Mar 9, 2017

Active Lifting During Martian Dust Storm

This false-color scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity documents...

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NASA image: Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars False Color
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Apr 30, 2015

Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars False Color

An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates a recent scene from the...

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NASA image: Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars Stereo
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Apr 30, 2015

Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars Stereo

An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates this stereo view from NASA's...

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NASA image: Rock Stripes Pattern in Mars' 'Perseverance Valley'
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Feb 15, 2018

Rock Stripes Pattern in Mars' 'Perseverance Valley'

Textured rows on the ground in this portion of "Perseverance Valley" are under investigation by NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: PIA05492
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Mar 2, 2004

PIA05492

This mosaic of images taken by the panoramic camera onboard the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the rock...

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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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