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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: Chain of Pits on Pavonis Mons
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Jun 17, 2000

Chain of Pits on Pavonis Mons

Chain of Pits on Pavonis Mons

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NASA image: Break in Raised Tread on Curiosity Wheel
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Mar 21, 2017

Break in Raised Tread on Curiosity Wheel

Two of the raised treads, called grousers, on the left middle wheel of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover broke during the...

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NASA image: Cluster of Martian Mesas on Lower Mount Sharp, Sols 1438 and 1439
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Oct 3, 2016

Cluster of Martian Mesas on Lower Mount Sharp, Sols 1438 and 1439

The mesa in the center of this scene from the "Murray Buttes" area on Mars' lower Mount Sharp is longer than a...

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NASA image: Texture of Gillespie Lake Rock
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Jan 15, 2013

Texture of Gillespie Lake Rock

This image from NASA Curiosity rover shows the great diversity of grains found on the surface of a Martian rock.

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NASA image: North Polar Sand Dunes
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Jun 2, 2000

North Polar Sand Dunes

North Polar Sand Dunes

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NASA image: Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Dry Processes on One Slope; Wet Processes on Another
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Jun 22, 2000

Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Dry Processes on One Slope; Wet Processes on Another

Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Dry Processes on One Slope; Wet Processes on Another

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NASA image: First Drilled Sample on Mars Since 2016
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May 23, 2018

First Drilled Sample on Mars Since 2016

NASA's Curiosity rover successfully drilled a hole 2 inches (5.1 centimeters) deep in a target called "Duluth" on...

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NASA image: Erosion of North Polar Layers and Genesis of nearby Sand Dunes
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May 7, 2002

Erosion of North Polar Layers and Genesis of nearby Sand Dunes

Erosion of North Polar Layers and Genesis of nearby Sand Dunes

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NASA image: Layers of Cratered Highland Bedrock Exposed in Amenthes Slope
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Jun 14, 2000

Layers of Cratered Highland Bedrock Exposed in Amenthes Slope

Layers of Cratered Highland Bedrock Exposed in Amenthes Slope

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NASA image: "Cottage Cheese" Texture on the Martian North Polar Cap in Summer
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Apr 24, 2000

"Cottage Cheese" Texture on the Martian North Polar Cap in Summer

This image is illuminated by sunlight from the upper left. Martian Dairy Products? If parts of the south polar cap...

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NASA image: Martian Sand Disturbed by Rover Wheel
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Dec 10, 2015

Martian Sand Disturbed by Rover Wheel

This view shows grains of sand where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover was driven into a shallow sand sheet near a large...

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NASA image: Big, Dark Dunes Northeast of Syrtis Major
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Jun 7, 2000

Big, Dark Dunes Northeast of Syrtis Major

Big, Dark Dunes Northeast of Syrtis Major

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NASA image: Winter Morning in Northern Tharsis
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Jun 15, 1998

Winter Morning in Northern Tharsis

Winter Morning in Northern Tharsis

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NASA image: South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light
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Jun 14, 2000

South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light

South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light

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NASA image: Perseverance's LCAM Views the Heat Shield During Descent
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Mar 4, 2021

Perseverance's LCAM Views the Heat Shield During Descent

The heat shield drops away toward Mars after being released from the Mars 2020 back shell during the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Attempted Climb up a Slope
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity's Attempted Climb up a Slope

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover attempted to climb a slope near the center of this image, but struggled due to the...

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NASA image: Color Variations on Mount Sharp, Mars White Balanced
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Dec 13, 2016

Color Variations on Mount Sharp, Mars White Balanced

The foreground of this scene from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows purple-hued rocks...

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NASA image: Veins and Nodules at Knorr Target in Yellowknife Bay of Gale Crater
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Mar 18, 2013

Veins and Nodules at Knorr Target in Yellowknife Bay of Gale Crater

Light-toned nodules and veins of a patch of sedimentary rock called Knorr are visible in this image from NASA Mars...

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NASA image: First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp
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Sep 25, 2014

First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows the first...

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NASA image: Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover
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May 9, 2013

Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover

Cumberland has been selected as the second target for drilling by NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The rover has the...

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NASA image: Best-Ever Pinning Down When a Space Rock Hit Mars
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May 22, 2014

Best-Ever Pinning Down When a Space Rock Hit Mars

These two images taken one day apart by the MARCI weather camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal when an...

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NASA image: Return to "Giant's Footprint" 3 Decades After Mariner 7 Flyby
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Apr 24, 2000

Return to "Giant's Footprint" 3 Decades After Mariner 7 Flyby

As we head into the 21st Century, it seems hard to believe that human beings have been sending spacecraft toward...

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NASA image: Light Material Ripped Up Older Dark Vein Material
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Nov 11, 2015

Light Material Ripped Up Older Dark Vein Material

This view from the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on the arm of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a combination of...

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NASA image: Bedding Pattern Interpreted as Martian Delta Deposition
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Dec 8, 2014

Bedding Pattern Interpreted as Martian Delta Deposition

On March 25, 2014, view from the Mastcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover looks southward at the Kimberley waypoint....

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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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