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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: Clay Mineral Crystal Structure Tied to Composition
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Dec 13, 2016

Clay Mineral Crystal Structure Tied to Composition

This diagram illustrates how the dimensions of clay minerals' crystal structure are affected by which ions are...

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NASA image: Crystal-Laden Martian Rock Examined by Curiosity Laser Instrument
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Jan 29, 2014

Crystal-Laden Martian Rock Examined by Curiosity Laser Instrument

As NASA Mars rover Curiosity is progressing toward Mount Sharp, researchers are using the rover RIM and ChemCam...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4362
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Jun 10, 2011

KSC-2011-4362

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California the...

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NASA image: Yellowknife Bay Veins and Concretions
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Jan 15, 2013

Yellowknife Bay Veins and Concretions

The right Mast Camera Mastcam of NASA Curiosity Mars rover provided this view of the lower stratigraphy at...

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NASA image: Concretions at Cumberland
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Jun 5, 2013

Concretions at Cumberland

This image taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the texture of the patch of...

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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: Cross Section of Gale Crater, Mars Artist Concept
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Nov 28, 2011

Cross Section of Gale Crater, Mars Artist Concept

This artist impression Mars Gale Crater depicts a cross section through the mountain in the middle of the crater,...

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NASA image: Hydration Map, Based on Mastcam Spectra, for broken rock Tintina
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Mar 18, 2013

Hydration Map, Based on Mastcam Spectra, for broken rock Tintina

On this image of the broken rock called Tintina, color coding maps the amount of mineral hydration indicated by a...

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NASA image: Texture of Gillespie Lake Rock
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Jan 15, 2013

Texture of Gillespie Lake Rock

This image from NASA Curiosity rover shows the great diversity of grains found on the surface of a Martian rock.

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NASA image: Curiosity 360-Degree View Before Entering Hidden Valley
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Aug 1, 2014

Curiosity 360-Degree View Before Entering Hidden Valley

This full-circle panorama of the landscape surrounding NASA Curiosity Mars rover on July 31, 2014, offers a view...

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NASA image: Curiosity Eastward View After Sol 100 Drive, Stereo
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Nov 20, 2012

Curiosity Eastward View After Sol 100 Drive, Stereo

NASA Mars rover Curiosity drove 6.2 feet 1.9 meters during the 100th Martian day, or sol, of the mission Nov. 16,...

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NASA image: A Sampling of Martian Soils
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Dec 3, 2012

A Sampling of Martian Soils

This collage shows the variety of soils found at landing sites on Mars. The elemental composition of the typical,...

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NASA image: Curiosity View of Cooperstown Outcrop on Route to Mount Sharp
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Oct 29, 2013

Curiosity View of Cooperstown Outcrop on Route to Mount Sharp

The low ridge that appears as a dark band below the horizon in the center of this scene is a Martian outcrop called...

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NASA image: Martian Treasure Map
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Aug 17, 2012

Martian Treasure Map

This image shows the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover and destinations scientists want to investigate. Curiosity...

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NASA image: Martian Sand Disturbed by Rover Wheel
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Dec 10, 2015

Martian Sand Disturbed by Rover Wheel

This view shows grains of sand where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover was driven into a shallow sand sheet near a large...

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NASA image: Signs of a Whirlwind in Gale Crater
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Nov 15, 2012

Signs of a Whirlwind in Gale Crater

Twenty-one times during the first 12 weeks that NASA Mars rover Curiosity worked on Mars, the rover Rover...

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NASA image: Curiosity Progress on Route to Mount Sharp
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Jun 23, 2014

Curiosity Progress on Route to Mount Sharp

This map shows in red the route driven by NASA Curiosity Mars rover from the Bradbury Landing location where it...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Attempted Climb up a Slope
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity's Attempted Climb up a Slope

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover attempted to climb a slope near the center of this image, but struggled due to the...

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NASA image: Mars Stereo View from John
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Apr 23, 2013

Mars Stereo View from John

In the center foreground, NASA Curiosity rover arm holds the tool turret above a target called Wernecke on the John

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NASA image: Taking Mars Temperature
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Aug 21, 2012

Taking Mars Temperature

This graph shows the rise and fall of air and ground temperatures on Mars obtained by NASA Curiosity rover.

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NASA image: Mawrth Vallis, a Finalist Not Selected as a Landing Site for Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Mawrth Vallis, a Finalist Not Selected as a Landing Site for Curiosity

Mawrth Vallis, a Finalist Not Selected as a Landing Site for Curiosity

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NASA image: Sample-Collection Drill Hole on Martian Sandstone Target Windjana
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May 6, 2014

Sample-Collection Drill Hole on Martian Sandstone Target Windjana

This image from the Navigation Camera Navcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows two holes at top center drilled into...

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NASA image: Veins and Nodules at Knorr Target in Yellowknife Bay of Gale Crater
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Mar 18, 2013

Veins and Nodules at Knorr Target in Yellowknife Bay of Gale Crater

Light-toned nodules and veins of a patch of sedimentary rock called Knorr are visible in this image from NASA Mars...

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NASA image: First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp
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Sep 25, 2014

First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows the first...

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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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