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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: Radiation Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Radiation Tomatoes

Lashelle Spencer, plant scientist with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Science Verification Test Harvest
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Sep 30, 2019

Science Verification Test Harvest

Science Verification Test Harvest of new cultivars for their potential to grow in space.

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NASA image: Science Verification Test Harvest
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Sep 30, 2019

Science Verification Test Harvest

Jess Bunchek, an associate scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, harvests shungiku – an Asian green...

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NASA image: A Target for Perseverance's SuperCam
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Mar 5, 2021

A Target for Perseverance's SuperCam

Taken Feb. 22, 2021, this image from the Mastcam-Z instrument on NASA's Perseverance rover shows the first target...

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NASA image: PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Ouzel Falls'
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Dec 12, 2023

PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Ouzel Falls'

Before collecting a rock sample at a spot nicknamed "Otis Peak," NASA's Perseverance Mars rover employed an abrasion...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover's SHERLOC Studies 'Quartier'
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Jul 12, 2023

Perseverance Rover's SHERLOC Studies 'Quartier'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this image of a rock target nicknamed "Quartier" with the WATSON (Wide Angle...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Views Castell Henllys
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Dec 12, 2023

Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Views Castell Henllys

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this mosaic of a location nicknamed "Castell Henllys" using its Mastcam-Z...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Route to the Delta
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Sep 15, 2022

Perseverance's Route to the Delta

The route of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover – from its landing site on the floor of Jezero Crater to the ancient...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Sol 200 Auto-Nav Drive
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Oct 19, 2021

Perseverance's Sol 200 Auto-Nav Drive

This video shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover using its auto-navigation, or AutoNav, technology to drive 548 feet...

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NASA image: WATSON Documents First Sample on the Martian Surface
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Dec 21, 2022

WATSON Documents First Sample on the Martian Surface

NASA's Perseverance rover deposited the first of several sample tubes onto the Martian surface on Dec. 21, 2022, the...

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NASA image: WATSON Image of Perseverance's First Borehole
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Aug 11, 2021

WATSON Image of Perseverance's First Borehole

This composite image of the first borehole drilled by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars was generated using multiple...

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NASA image: PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Bills Bay'
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Dec 12, 2023

PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Bills Bay'

Before collecting a rock sample at a spot nicknamed "Lefroy Bay," NASA's Perseverance Mars rover employed an...

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NASA image: Perseverance Captures Image of Kodiak
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Dec 13, 2021

Perseverance Captures Image of Kodiak

This enhanced-color image of Mars' Jezero Crater was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Perseverance Scouts First Sampling Location
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Jul 21, 2021

Perseverance Scouts First Sampling Location

This image shows the area on Mars from which NASA's Perseverance rover will collect its first rock sample....

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NASA image: SuperCam Views Cine
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Dec 15, 2021

SuperCam Views Cine

This enhanced-color close-up of a rock target called "Cine" was captured by the SuperCam instrument aboard NASA's...

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NASA image: Perseverance Views Sunspots
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Jun 10, 2024

Perseverance Views Sunspots

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this series of images of sunspots – regions where solar flares erupt on the...

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NASA image: AutoNav Drives Perseverance Forward
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Apr 19, 2022

AutoNav Drives Perseverance Forward

This video shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover using its auto-navigation, or AutoNav, technology to guide it during...

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NASA image: Two Views of Delta Scarp
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Jun 22, 2021

Two Views of Delta Scarp

This composite image of the "Delta Scarp" in Mars' Jezero Crater was generated using data from two imagers aboard...

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NASA image: Mars' Delta Scarp From More Than a Mile Away
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Jun 22, 2021

Mars' Delta Scarp From More Than a Mile Away

Composed of five images, this mosaic of the Jezero Crater's "Delta Scarp" was taken on March 17, 2021, by the Remote...

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NASA image: Water Enters Jezero Crater Billions of Years Ago (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 12, 2023

Water Enters Jezero Crater Billions of Years Ago (Artist's Concept)

This animated artist's concept depicts a scene of water breaking through the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, which...

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NASA image: Perseverance and SHERLOC's Calibration Target
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Mar 26, 2025

Perseverance and SHERLOC's Calibration Target

At left is NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. The annotation shows where spacesuit materials can be found attached to a...

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NASA image: Ashley Walker Portrait
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Jul 25, 2020

Ashley Walker Portrait

“I’m a big community person. I’m a person who will be like, ‘I think I know someone for you.’ And then I’ll put...

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NASA image:  'Green Gardens' Sample in Tube
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Apr 10, 2025

'Green Gardens' Sample in Tube

This image shows a cylinder of rock the size of a piece of classroom chalk inside the drill of NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Perseverance Captures 'Bright Angel' in 360 Degrees
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Jul 25, 2024

Perseverance Captures 'Bright Angel' in 360 Degrees

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z instrument to capture this 360-degree view of a region on Mars...

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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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