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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: Scarecrow Climbs Rocks
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Climbs Rocks

Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily traverses large rocks in the Mars Yard...

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NASA image: Scarecrow Descends Hill
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Descends Hill

An engineering model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory makes its way up a hill in the Mars Yard testing area at NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity Approaching Mars, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Approaching Mars, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft approaching Mars. The Curiosity rover is safely...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) project scientist, Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Pasadena, Calif., holds...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) project scientist, Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Pasadena, Calif.,...

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NASA image: Sample Image Through Camera Built for Next Mars Rover
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Apr 6, 2010

Sample Image Through Camera Built for Next Mars Rover

Malin Space Science Systems, San Diego, delivered the two cameras for the Mast Camera Mastcam instrument of NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity Robotic Arm Bent at Nearly a 90-degree Angle
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Feb 16, 2010

Curiosity Robotic Arm Bent at Nearly a 90-degree Angle

In the middle of this image taken at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the long robotic arm of NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: The Rover Gets Strong-Armed
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Jun 12, 2009

The Rover Gets Strong-Armed

Engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Alliance Spacesystems are testing the range of motion of the Mars...

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NASA image: So Happy Together
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Nov 18, 2008

So Happy Together

These three images show the progression of tacking NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover and its descent stage in one...

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NASA image: Diverse Science Payload on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Diverse Science Payload on Mars Rover Curiosity

This drawing of the Mars Science Laboratory mission rover, Curiosity, indicates the location of science instruments...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Michael Watkins (right), mission manager and Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) engineer, Jet Propulsion Lab, Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Shutterbugs Shoot Scarecrow
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Oct 4, 2007

Shutterbugs Shoot Scarecrow

Onlookers watch as Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily conquers boulders in...

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NASA image: Arm and Mast of NASA Mars Rover Curiosity
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Apr 6, 2011

Arm and Mast of NASA Mars Rover Curiosity

The arm and the remote sensing mast of the Mars rover Curiosity each carry science instruments and other tools for...

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NASA image: Mars Descent Imager for Curiosity
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Jul 19, 2010

Mars Descent Imager for Curiosity

A pocketknife provides scale for this image of the Mars Descent Imager camera; the camera will fly on the Curiosity...

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NASA image: Lifting SAM Instrument for Installation into Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Lifting SAM Instrument for Installation into Mars Rover

NASA Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument, largest of the 10 science instruments for NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Curiosity -- Robot Geologist and Chemist in One! Artist Concept
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Jun 7, 2012

Curiosity -- Robot Geologist and Chemist in One! Artist Concept

This artist concept features NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, a mobile robot for investigating Mars...

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NASA image: Curiosity and Descent Stage, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity and Descent Stage, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of the rover and descent stage for NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft during the...

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NASA image: Mars rover Curiosity with Newly Installed Wheels
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Jul 5, 2010

Mars rover Curiosity with Newly Installed Wheels

Mars rover Curiosity, the centerpiece of NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, is coming together for extensive...

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NASA image: Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover

The two main parts of the ChemCam laser instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission are shown in this...

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NASA image: Head of Mast on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Nov 28, 2011

Head of Mast on Mars Rover Curiosity

This view of the head of the remote sensing mast on the Mars Science Laboratory mission rover, Curiosity, shows...

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NASA image: Gale Crater: Future Home of Mars Rover Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Gale Crater: Future Home of Mars Rover Curiosity

NASA has selected Gale crater as the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. This view of Gale is a...

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NASA image: Rover Takes Its First Steps
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Aug 22, 2012

Rover Takes Its First Steps

This imagery is being released in association with NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission. This is a temporary caption...

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NASA image: Nailing Down Curiosity Landing Site
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Aug 7, 2012

Nailing Down Curiosity Landing Site

This imagery is being released in association with NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission. This is a temporary caption...

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NASA image: Size Comparison: Three Generations of Mars Rovers
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Nov 19, 2008

Size Comparison: Three Generations of Mars Rovers

Full-scale models of three generations of NASA Mars rovers show the increase in size from the Sojourner rover of 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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