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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: Curiosity Brushwork on Martian Bonanza King Target
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Aug 18, 2014

Curiosity Brushwork on Martian Bonanza King Target

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Dust Removal Tool on its robotic arm to brush aside reddish, more-oxidized dust,...

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NASA image: Pre-Launch Calibration Target for ChemCam
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Aug 17, 2012

Pre-Launch Calibration Target for ChemCam

This image shows the calibration target for the Chemistry and Camera instrument on NASA Curiosity rover before it...

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NASA image: Clear Views on Mars
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Aug 7, 2012

Clear Views on Mars

This image comparison shows a view through a Hazard-Avoidance camera on NASA Curiosity rover before and after the...

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NASA image: Target: Jake Matijevic Rock
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Oct 11, 2012

Target: Jake Matijevic Rock

This image shows where NASA Curiosity rover aimed two different instruments to study a rock known as Jake Matijevic....

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NASA image: Veins in Rocks on Mars and Earth
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Jan 15, 2013

Veins in Rocks on Mars and Earth

This set of images shows the similarity of sulfate-rich veins seen on Mars by NASA Curiosity rover to sulfate-rich...

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NASA image: Curiosity Wheel During Descent
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Wheel During Descent

This color thumbnail image was obtained by NASA Curiosity rover illustrating the first appearance of the left front...

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NASA image: Map of Curiosity Mars Rover Drives to the Kimberley Waypoint
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Apr 3, 2014

Map of Curiosity Mars Rover Drives to the Kimberley Waypoint

This map shows the route driven by NASA Curiosity Mars in its approach to and April 1, 2014, arrival at a waypoint...

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NASA image: Martian Rock and Dust Filling Studied with Laser and Camera
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Jul 9, 2014

Martian Rock and Dust Filling Studied with Laser and Camera

Scientists used the ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity Mars rover to examine a Martian rock hell about one inch...

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NASA image: Curiosity Mars Rover Drilling Into Its Second Rock
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Jun 5, 2013

Curiosity Mars Rover Drilling Into Its Second Rock

This frame from an animation from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the rover drilling into rock target Cumberland....

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NASA image: A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Left Side
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Aug 9, 2012

A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Left Side

This cut-out from a color panorama image taken by NASA Curiosity rover shows the effects of the descent stage rocket...

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NASA image: Curiosity Surveys 'Texoli'
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Dec 16, 2024

Curiosity Surveys 'Texoli'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its right Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this panorama on Nov. 26, 2024, the...

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NASA image: First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images
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Aug 11, 2012

First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images

This image is the first high-resolution color mosaic from NASA Curiosity rover, showing the geological environment...

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NASA image: Bright Particle in Hole Dug by Scooping of Martian Soil
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Oct 18, 2012

Bright Particle in Hole Dug by Scooping of Martian Soil

The mission science team assessed the bright particles in this scooped pit to be native Martian material rather than...

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NASA image: Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3072
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May 28, 2021

Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3072

Using the navigation cameras on its mast, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took these images of clouds just after sunset...

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NASA image: Curiosity Arm Over Marimba Target on Mount Sharp
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Aug 4, 2016

Curiosity Arm Over Marimba Target on Mount Sharp

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover began close-up investigation of a target called "Marimba," on lower Mount Sharp, during...

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NASA image: First Color Landscape Image of Mars from Curiosity
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Aug 7, 2012

First Color Landscape Image of Mars from Curiosity

This view of the landscape to the north of NASA Mars rover Curiosity acquired by the Mars Hand Lens Imager on the...

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NASA image: Downwind Side of Namib Sand Dune on Mars, Stereo
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Jan 4, 2016

Downwind Side of Namib Sand Dune on Mars, Stereo

This stereo view from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover shows the downwind side of "Namib Dune," which stands about 13...

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NASA image: Curiosity First Track Marks on Mars
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Aug 22, 2012

Curiosity First Track Marks on Mars

This 360-degree panorama shows evidence of a successful first test drive for NASA Curiosity rover; the rover made...

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NASA image: Curiosity Surroundings
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Surroundings

This is one of the first images taken by NASA Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars the evening of Aug. 5 PDT...

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NASA image: Two Types of Modeling of Subsurface Water
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Mar 18, 2013

Two Types of Modeling of Subsurface Water

The Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity detects even very small amounts of water...

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NASA image: Martian Layers Thicker on Top
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Sep 11, 2014

Martian Layers Thicker on Top

This portion of a color mosaic taken by NASA Mars Curiosity rover shows strata exposed along the margins of the...

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NASA image: Detail in Point
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Jun 25, 2013

Detail in Point

This image from NASA rover Curiosity shows that many holes in the rock are occupied by what appears to be material...

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NASA image: Major Volatiles Released from the Fourth John Klein Portion
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Apr 8, 2013

Major Volatiles Released from the Fourth John Klein Portion

As the Sample Analysis at Mars SAM suite of instruments on NASA Curiosity Mars rover heats a sample, gases are...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Rock Made of Sulfur at 'Snow Lake'
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Views Rock Made of Sulfur at 'Snow Lake'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this close-up image of a rock nicknamed "Snow Lake" on June 8, 2024, the...

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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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