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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: Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes
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Aug 17, 2021

Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has used the drill on its robotic arm to take 32 rock samples to date. The Mars Hand...

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NASA image: Colorful Impact Ejecta from Hargraves Crater
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May 8, 2017

Colorful Impact Ejecta from Hargraves Crater

The collision that created Hargraves Crater impacted into diverse bedrock lithologies of ancient Mars; the impact...

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NASA image: Martian Surface & Pathfinder Airbags
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Jul 5, 1997

Martian Surface & Pathfinder Airbags

This image of the Martian surface was taken in the afternoon of Mars Pathfinder's first day on Mars. Taken by the...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 17 - #7605500
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Jan 1, 1973

LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 17 - #7605500

S73-15713 (January 1973) --- A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample No. 76055 being studied and analyzed in...

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NASA image: SuperCam Mast Unit
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Jan 20, 2021

SuperCam Mast Unit

SuperCam's mast unit before being installed atop the Perseverance rover's remote sensing mast. SuperCam fires a...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Pan of the Gnomon during EVA 2.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Pan of the Gnomon during EVA 2.

AS14-64-9129 (6 Feb. 1971) --- The two moon-exploring crew men of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, photographed...

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NASA image: Water-Bearing Rocks in Noctis Labyrinthus
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Jul 30, 2014

Water-Bearing Rocks in Noctis Labyrinthus

Many of the depressions in Noctis Labyrinthus contain water-bearing minerals, suggesting that water was available...

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NASA image: First Laser-Zapped Rock on Mars
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Aug 19, 2012

First Laser-Zapped Rock on Mars

This composite image, with magnified insets, depicts the first laser test by the Chemistry and Camera, or ChemCam,...

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NASA image: Perseverance's PIXL Finds Vivianite, Greigite in 'Cheyava Falls' Sample
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Sep 10, 2025

Perseverance's PIXL Finds Vivianite, Greigite in 'Cheyava Falls' Sample

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover generated this mineral map showing the presence of two minerals – vivianite (purple...

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NASA image: A Map of Perseverance's Samples
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Dec 15, 2022

A Map of Perseverance's Samples

Shown here is a representation of the 21 sample tubes (containing rock, regolith, atmosphere, and witness materials)...

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Jul 19, 2023

Perseverance's 'Otis Peak' Sample Reveals Colors of Conglomerate

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this image of a rock core nicknamed "Otis Peak" on June 12, 2023, the 822nd...

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00130
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Jan 22, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00130

Greater Cleveland Chapter, Public Relations Society of America, (PRSA) Cleveland Rocks Award Recipients

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NASA image: Apollo astronaut geology training in Iceland - S67-37714
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Jul 11, 2008

Apollo astronaut geology training in Iceland - S67-37714

Apollo astronauts study rock formations during a geology field training in Iceland in 1967.

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00129
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Jan 22, 2004

GRC-2008-C-00129

Greater Cleveland Chapter, Public Relations Society of America, (PRSA) Cleveland Rocks Award Recipients

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-034
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-034

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Exhibits at the Red Rock Cafe on Castro Street.

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NASA image: Simulation of Curiosity Rover Drilling into Martian Bedrock
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Oct 13, 2009

Simulation of Curiosity Rover Drilling into Martian Bedrock

This animation depicts NASA Mars rover Curiosity drilling a hole to collect a rock-powder sample at a target site...

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NASA image: A Rover-eye view of the Lander
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Jul 11, 1997

A Rover-eye view of the Lander

One of Sojourner's two front cameras took this image of the Sagan Memorial Station on Sol 6. The lander and its...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #4
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #4

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover exploring Mars. The mission will not only seek out and study an...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #5
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #5

This artist's concept shows a close-up of NASA's Mars 2020 rover studying an outcrop. The mission will not only seek...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Selfie at the 'Mary Anning' location on Mars
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Nov 12, 2020

Curiosity's Selfie at the 'Mary Anning' location on Mars

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this selfie at a location nicknamed "Mary Anning" after a 19th century English...

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NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay
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Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #6
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #6

This artist's rendition depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover studying its surroundings. The mission will not only seek out...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #1 (Updated)
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #1 (Updated)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover exploring Mars. The mission will not only seek out and study an...

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NASA image: Layers Blanket a Crater Floor
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Jul 28, 2021

Layers Blanket a Crater Floor

This image shows a layered rock formation within Jiji Crater that has eroded into buttes and stair-like layers. This...

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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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