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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 360-Degree View of Marker Band Valley
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Feb 8, 2023

Curiosity's 360-Degree View of Marker Band Valley

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mastcam to capture this 360-degree panorama of "Marker Band Valley" on Dec. 16,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta
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Sep 6, 2022

Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover has arrived at an ancient delta in Jezero Crater, one of the best places on the Red...

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NASA image: The So-Called Face
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May 21, 2002

The So-Called Face

The so-called Face on Mars can be seen slightly above center and to the right in this NASA Mars Odyssey image. This...

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NASA image: Preparatory Drilling Test on Martian Target Windjana
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Apr 30, 2014

Preparatory Drilling Test on Martian Target Windjana

NASA Curiosity Mars rover completed a shallow mini drill test April 29, 2014, in preparation for full-depth drilling...

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NASA image: Test Setup for Effort to Free Spirit
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Jul 1, 2009

Test Setup for Effort to Free Spirit

With a slope of about 10 degrees and a pointy rock under the test rover belly, this sandbox setup at NASA JPL, is...

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NASA image: Location of John Klein Drill Site
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Mar 12, 2013

Location of John Klein Drill Site

This false-color map shows the area within Gale Crater on Mars, where NASA Curiosity rover landed on Aug. 5, 2012...

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NASA image: Eye-popping Berries
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Feb 13, 2004

Eye-popping Berries

This is 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped...

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NASA image: Looking for Changes in Soil over Time
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May 12, 2006

Looking for Changes in Soil over Time

This image shows two shallow, circular holes - one above and one below - that meet in the middle to form an...

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NASA image: Curiosity View Back After Passing Junda Striations
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Feb 27, 2014

Curiosity View Back After Passing Junda Striations

On Feb. 19, 2014, NASA Curiosity Mars rover looked back after finishing a long drive. The rows of rocks just to the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Brushwork on Martian Bonanza King Target
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Aug 18, 2014

Curiosity Brushwork on Martian Bonanza King Target

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Dust Removal Tool on its robotic arm to brush aside reddish, more-oxidized dust,...

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NASA image: First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool
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Jan 7, 2013

First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the patch of rock cleaned by the first...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Mexican Volcanic Eruption
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Apr 24, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Mexican Volcanic Eruption

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Mexico active Popocatepetl volcano, located about 40 miles southeast of Mexico City,...

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NASA image: Evidence About a Martian Streambed Stereo
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May 30, 2013

Evidence About a Martian Streambed Stereo

NASA Curiosity rover found evidence for an ancient, flowing stream on Mars at a few sites, including a rock which...

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NASA image: Target for 100,000th Laser Shot by Curiosity on Mars
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Dec 5, 2013

Target for 100,000th Laser Shot by Curiosity on Mars

Since landing on Mars in August 2012, NASA Curiosity Mars rover has fired the laser on its Chemistry and Camera...

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NASA image: Sealed Organic Check Material on Curiosity
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Sep 10, 2012

Sealed Organic Check Material on Curiosity

NASA Mars rover Curiosity carries five cylindrical blocks of organic check material for use in a control experiment...

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NASA image: ASTER Tracks Continuing Popocatepetl Eruption
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Apr 27, 2012

ASTER Tracks Continuing Popocatepetl Eruption

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Popocatepetl, the nearly 18.000-foot-high volcano about 40 miles southeast of Mexico...

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NASA image: Coronation Chemicals
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Aug 22, 2012

Coronation Chemicals

This is the first laser spectrum from the ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity rover, sent back from Mars on Aug....

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NASA image: Curiosity ChemCam Removes Dust
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Apr 8, 2013

Curiosity ChemCam Removes Dust

This pair of images taken a few minutes apart show how laser firing by NASA Mars rover Curiosity removes dust from...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2005 YU55 Approaches Close Earth Flyby
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Nov 7, 2011

Asteroid 2005 YU55 Approaches Close Earth Flyby

This radar image of asteroid 2005 YU55 was obtained NASA Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, Calif. on Nov. 7,...

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NASA image: More Eye-popping Berries
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Feb 13, 2004

More Eye-popping Berries

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped...

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NASA image: Amazonis Planitia
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Oct 30, 2013

Amazonis Planitia

The small hill in this image aptured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft of Amazonis Planitia has several dark...

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NASA image: Aeolis Yardangs
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Jan 12, 2006

Aeolis Yardangs

This MGS MOC image shows a group of tapered ridges, known as yardangs, which formed by wind erosion of a relatively...

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NASA image: Even More Eye-popping Berries
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Feb 13, 2004

Even More Eye-popping Berries

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped...

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NASA image: Erosion Resistance at Pink Cliffs at Base of Martian Mount Sharp
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Nov 18, 2014

Erosion Resistance at Pink Cliffs at Base of Martian Mount Sharp

This small ridge, about 3 feet long, appears to resist wind erosion more than the flatter plates around it. Such...

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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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