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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: Bottom of Aeroshell
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Oct 30, 2003

Bottom of Aeroshell

The aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 rests on end after rotation in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit in Columbia
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit in Columbia

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover in the Columbia Hills was produced using Virtual Presence...

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NASA image: Opportunity on Burns Cliff Simulated
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Oct 19, 2006

Opportunity on Burns Cliff Simulated

Synthetic image of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover inside on Burns Cliff produced using Virtual Presence in...

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NASA image: Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1990
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Aug 21, 2009

Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1990

This mosaic image was taken with the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit to get a look...

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NASA image: Opportunity Inside Endurance Crater Simulated
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Oct 19, 2006

Opportunity Inside Endurance Crater Simulated

Synthetic image of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover inside Endurance Crater produced using Virtual Presence in...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit on Flank of Husband
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit on Flank of Husband

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover on the flank of Husband Hill was produced using Virtual...

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NASA image: Not of this Earth
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Jan 27, 2004

Not of this Earth

This sweeping look at the unusual rock outcropping near NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. 3D glasses are...

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NASA image: High Viewpoint for 11-Year-Old Rover Mission on Mars
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Jan 22, 2015

High Viewpoint for 11-Year-Old Rover Mission on Mars

This panorama is the view NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity gained from the top of the Cape Tribulation...

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NASA image: Opening Aeroshell
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Oct 30, 2003

Opening Aeroshell

Technicians maneuver the aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 onto a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Pancam Peek into Victoria Crater Stereo
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Sep 22, 2006

Pancam Peek into Victoria Crater Stereo

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity at the rim of Victoria Crater. 3D glasses are necessary...

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NASA image: Approaching Rock Target No. 1
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Jan 19, 2004

Approaching Rock Target No. 1

This 3-D stereo anaglyph image was taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. 3D glasses are necessary to view...

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NASA image: Block Island in Sight
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Jul 31, 2009

Block Island in Sight

This image of Block Island was taken on July 28, 2009, with the front hazard-identification camera on NASA’s Mars...

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NASA image: Crane Lowers Aeroshell
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Oct 30, 2003

Crane Lowers Aeroshell

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Mars Exploration Rover MER aeroshell...

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NASA image: Overview of Approach to Victoria
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Sep 26, 2006

Overview of Approach to Victoria

This image from the Mars Orbiter Camera aboard NASA's Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft shows an overview of "Victoria...

NASA image: Looking Back at Spirit Trail to the Summit Stereo
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Oct 21, 2005

Looking Back at Spirit Trail to the Summit Stereo

Before moving on to explore more of Mars, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit looked back at the long and winding...

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NASA image: 2 Years on Mars! Meridiani Planum Features Investigated by the Rover,   Opportunity
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Jan 24, 2006

2 Years on Mars! Meridiani Planum Features Investigated by the Rover, Opportunity

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor is of Meridiani Planum, the landing site of Mars Exploration Rover,...

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NASA image: Phobos Passes in Front of Sun Face, Nov. 9, 2010
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Dec 27, 2010

Phobos Passes in Front of Sun Face, Nov. 9, 2010

The larger of the two moons of Mars, Phobos, passes in front of the Sun face in this image from NASA Mars...

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NASA image: On the Rim of Erebus
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Jan 3, 2006

On the Rim of Erebus

This is the Opportunity panoramic camera Erebus Rim panorama, acquired on sols 652 to 663 Nov. 23 to Dec. 5, 2005 ,...

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NASA image: First Image from a Mars Rover Choosing a Target
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Mar 23, 2010

First Image from a Mars Rover Choosing a Target

This true-color image is the result of the first observation of a target selected autonomously by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings After 25 Miles on Mars
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Aug 14, 2014

Opportunity Surroundings After 25 Miles on Mars

This July 29, 2014, panorama combines several images from the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Beside Vostok Crater 3-D
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Mar 17, 2005

Beside Vostok Crater 3-D

On Mar. 8, 2005, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove 95 meters 312 feet toward Vostok Crater that sol...

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NASA image: Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim False Color
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Jan 3, 2014

Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim False Color

This false color image from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is of the outcrop on the Murray Ridge portion of...

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NASA image: Lander Trench Dug by Opportunity
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Jan 27, 2015

Lander Trench Dug by Opportunity

On March 20, 2004, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used a wheel to dig a trench revealing subsurface...

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NASA image: Shadow Self-Portrait by Opportunity at Endeavour Crater
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Sep 7, 2012

Shadow Self-Portrait by Opportunity at Endeavour Crater

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this view of its afternoon shadow stretching into Endeavour Crater...

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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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