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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: Nearby Newborns
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Dec 21, 2004

Nearby Newborns

This image shows six of the three-dozen "ultraviolet luminous galaxies" spotted in our corner of the universe by...

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NASA image: Curiosity Explores Gediz Vallis Channel 360
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Jul 17, 2024

Curiosity Explores Gediz Vallis Channel 360

Drag your mouse or move your phone to explore this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. This...

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NASA image: Adirondack Post-Drill 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

Adirondack Post-Drill 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: Chip with 35,000 Signatures
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Nov 7, 2003

Chip with 35,000 Signatures

This closeup shows the size of the computer chip that holds about 35,000 laser-engraved signatures of visitors to...

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NASA image: Bonneville in 3-D!
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Mar 13, 2004

Bonneville in 3-D!

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit took this 3-D navigation camera mosaic of the crater called Bonneville. 3D...

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NASA image: Arrival at Spirit Point by Mars Rover Opportunity
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Aug 10, 2011

Arrival at Spirit Point by Mars Rover Opportunity

This scene captured by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the Spirit Point area of the rim, including a...

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NASA image: Esperance Target Examined by Opportunity
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Jun 7, 2013

Esperance Target Examined by Opportunity

This image from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a pale rock called...

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NASA image: Tracks of a Climb on Opportunity Sol 3485
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Dec 3, 2013

Tracks of a Climb on Opportunity Sol 3485

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this image as the rover ascended Murray Ridge above Solander Point...

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NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on Sol 1687
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Jan 5, 2009

Opportunity Surroundings on Sol 1687

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this 360-degree...

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NASA image: Steep Knudsen Ridge Along Marathon Valley on Mars
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Feb 25, 2016

Steep Knudsen Ridge Along Marathon Valley on Mars

This scene from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity looks upward at Knudsen Ridge on the southern edge of...

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NASA image: Cambridge Bay Outcrop Examined by Opportunity Stereo
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Sep 7, 2010

Cambridge Bay Outcrop Examined by Opportunity Stereo

This stereo panorama taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity includes an outcrop informally called...

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NASA image: A Clean Adirondack 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

A Clean Adirondack 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: Pillinger Point Overlooking Endeavour Crater on Mars False Color
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Jun 23, 2014

Pillinger Point Overlooking Endeavour Crater on Mars False Color

This false-color scene from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity catches Pillinger...

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NASA image: Erebus Panorama in Stereo
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Jan 25, 2006

Erebus Panorama in Stereo

This stereo view shows the landscape surrounding NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity at the edge of Erebus...

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NASA image: Santa Maria Crater in 360-Degree View, Sol 2451
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Jan 3, 2011

Santa Maria Crater in 360-Degree View, Sol 2451

A football-field-size crater, informally named Santa Maria, dominates the scene in this 360-degree view from NASA...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit Silhouetted on Jibsheet
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit Silhouetted on Jibsheet

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover on top of a rock called Jibsheet was produced using...

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NASA image: Block Island Meteorite on Mars, Sol 1961 Stereo
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Aug 6, 2009

Block Island Meteorite on Mars, Sol 1961 Stereo

Composition measurements by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity confirm that this rock on the Martian surface is...

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NASA image: Block Island Meteorite on Mars, Sol 1961 False Color
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Aug 6, 2009

Block Island Meteorite on Mars, Sol 1961 False Color

This view of a rock called Block Island, the largest meteorite yet found on Mars, comes from the panoramic camera...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Preparation
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Nov 7, 2003

Heat Shield Preparation

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility prepare the heat shield that will be attached to the backshell,...

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NASA image: Sweeping View of the Columbia
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Dec 23, 2005

Sweeping View of the Columbia

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit obtained this stereo panorama of the surrounding Martian terrain in Gusev Crater...

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NASA image: Opportunity Devilish View from on High
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Apr 4, 2016

Opportunity Devilish View from on High

From its perch high on a ridge, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this image of a Martian dust devil...

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

Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity observed this outcrop on the Murray Ridge portion of the rim of Endeavour...

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NASA image: Steep Knudsen Ridge Along Marathon Valley on Mars Enhanced Color
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Feb 25, 2016

Steep Knudsen Ridge Along Marathon Valley on Mars Enhanced Color

This scene in enhanced color from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity looks upward at Knudsen Ridge on the...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 390 3-D
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Feb 11, 2005

Spirit View on Sol 390 3-D

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this view uphill toward Cumberland Ridge on Husband Hill. 3D glasses are...

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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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