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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: Sample Analysis at Mars Instrument, Side Panels Off
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Aug 27, 2012

Sample Analysis at Mars Instrument, Side Panels Off

An instrument suite that will analyze the chemical ingredients in samples of Martian atmosphere, rocks and soil...

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NASA image: Clay Mineral Structure Similar to Clays Observed in Mudstone on Mars
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Dec 9, 2013

Clay Mineral Structure Similar to Clays Observed in Mudstone on Mars

This schematic shows the atomic structure of the smallest units that make up the layers and interlayer region of...

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NASA image: Zagros Mountains, Iran, SRTM Shaded Relief Anaglyph
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Jun 17, 2004

Zagros Mountains, Iran, SRTM Shaded Relief Anaglyph

The Zagros Mountains in Iran offer a visually stunning topographic display of geologic structure in layered...

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NASA image: Something Different
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Nov 4, 2010

Something Different

In this image from NASA Mars Odyssey the majority of the surface appears uniform with a few small hills, the region...

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NASA image: Minerals at Rocknest and John Klein
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Mar 12, 2013

Minerals at Rocknest and John Klein

These images, made from data obtained by Curiosity CheMin, show the patterns obtained from a drift of windblown dust...

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NASA image: Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument
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Jan 18, 2011

Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument

This schematic illustration for NASA Mars Science Laboratory Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument shows major...

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NASA image: Flood-Emplaced Blocks in Holden Crater
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Oct 21, 2010

Flood-Emplaced Blocks in Holden Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows blocks of bright, layered rock embedded in darker material...

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NASA image: Context of Curiosity Landing Site in Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Context of Curiosity Landing Site in Gale Crater

This oblique, southward-looking view of Gale crater shows the mound of layered rocks that NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Layers in Lower Formation of Gale Crater Mound
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Feb 11, 2010

Layers in Lower Formation of Gale Crater Mound

Layers of rock exposed in the lower portion of a tall mound near the center of Gale Crater on Mars exhibit...

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NASA image: Megabreccia on the Floor of an Impact Crater
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Apr 10, 2013

Megabreccia on the Floor of an Impact Crater

Megabreccia is a term used to describe jumbled, fragmented blocks of rock larger than 1 meter 1.09 yard across. This...

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NASA image: Layered Martian Outcrop Shaler in Glenelg Area
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Dec 11, 2012

Layered Martian Outcrop Shaler in Glenelg Area

The NASA Mars rover Curiosity used its Mast Camera Mastcam during the mission 120th Martian day, or sol Dec. 7,...

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NASA image: A Crack Runs Through It
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Apr 2, 2004

A Crack Runs Through It

This 3-D image taken by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a close-up of the...

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NASA image: Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover
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May 9, 2013

Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover

Cumberland has been selected as the second target for drilling by NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The rover has the...

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NASA image: Opportunity Exploration of Cape
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Jun 7, 2013

Opportunity Exploration of Cape

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove onto the Cape York segment of the rim of Endeavour Crater in August...

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NASA image: Exhumed Layers Near the Nili Fossae
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Jan 24, 2007

Exhumed Layers Near the Nili Fossae

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows densely fractured light-toned rock in the vicinity of the Nili Fossae. The...

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NASA image: Northern Sinus Meridiani Stereo
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Apr 25, 2003

Northern Sinus Meridiani Stereo

The light-toned materials at the bottom end of this anaglyph fomr NASA Mars Global Surveyor are considered to be...

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NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Jan 24, 2012

Wind Erosion

The unusual surface texture seen in the image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft reflects the resistance of the...

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NASA image: Forward Ramp and Twin Peaks - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Forward Ramp and Twin Peaks - 3-D

Many prominent rocks near the Sagan Memorial Station are featured in this image, from NASA Mars Pathfinder. Flat Top...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Jan 19, 2012

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark streaks mark the sides of this mesa where the movement of material has exposed the darker rock beneath. This...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain & Wedge in 3-D
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Jul 11, 1997

Martian Terrain & Wedge in 3-D

NASA Mars Pathfinder forward rover ramp can be seen successfully unfurled in this image, taken in stereo by the...

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NASA image: Super Rover X-Ray Vision
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Jan 20, 2004

Super Rover X-Ray Vision

Located on the arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, the alpha particle X-ray spectrometer uses alpha particles...

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NASA image: Shrouded in Dust
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Jan 7, 2004

Shrouded in Dust

Dust-covered rocks can be seen in this portion of the 3D image taken by the panoramic camera on NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Phoenix Work Area Animation
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May 28, 2008

Phoenix Work Area Animation

This image from Sol 1 shows a mosaic of NASA Mars Phoenix digging area in the Martian terrain. Phoenix scientists...

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NASA image: Sojourner & Yogi
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Oct 17, 1997

Sojourner & Yogi

This 1997 image from NASA Mars Pathfinder shows a close up of Sojourner as it placed its Alpha Proton X-Ray...

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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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