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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: Rocky Mars Ground Where Curiosity Has Been Driving
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Dec 20, 2013

Rocky Mars Ground Where Curiosity Has Been Driving

The rock-studded terrain NASA Mars rover Curiosity has traversed since October 2013 appears to have accelerated the...

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NASA image: Berries on the Ground 2 3-D
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Feb 12, 2004

Berries on the Ground 2 3-D

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of soil featuring round,...

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NASA image: Berries on the Ground 2 3-D
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Feb 12, 2004

Berries on the Ground 2 3-D

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of soil featuring round,...

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NASA image: Anderson - Apollo XIV - Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) - MSC
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Mar 1, 1971

Anderson - Apollo XIV - Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) - MSC

S71-21029 (24 Feb. 1971) --- Everett Gibson (left) and Don Morrison with Apollo 14 rocks in the Lunar Receiving Lab...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-6
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-6

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-5
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-5

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-23
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-23

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

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NASA image: Lunar Samples - Apollo XII (Thin Sections)
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Jan 12, 1970

Lunar Samples - Apollo XII (Thin Sections)

Microscopic views of Apollo XII Lunar rock sample thin sections, with and without polarized light. 1. Lunar Sample -...

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NASA image: Magnified View of Texture on Part of Tisdale
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Sep 1, 2011

Magnified View of Texture on Part of Tisdale

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its microscopic imager to record this close-up view of texture on part...

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NASA image: iss061e067892
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Dec 6, 2019

iss061e067892

iss061e067892 (Dec. 6, 2019) --- The city of Moline, Illinois is surrounded by the Mississippi and Rock Rivers. The...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-24
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-24

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-22
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-22

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

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NASA image: Lunar Geology from Apollo to Artemis
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Oct 22, 2019

Lunar Geology from Apollo to Artemis

NASA’s Artemis program will return Americans to the Moon by 2024 and help get us ready to go on to Mars. Join the...

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NASA image: Installing Perseverance's Sample Tubes
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Dec 22, 2020

Installing Perseverance's Sample Tubes

A tray holding 39 sample tubes headed to Mars is installed into the Perseverance rover on May 21, 2020, in a clean...

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NASA image: Ottawa, Quebec Province, Canada and Glaciated Landscape
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Jun 22, 1973

Ottawa, Quebec Province, Canada and Glaciated Landscape

SL2-05-380 (22 June 1973) --- Ottawa, in the province of Ontario, (46.5N, 75.5W) is the capital of Canada and can be...

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NASA image: Biomining in Space
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Aug 13, 2019

Biomining in Space

As humans plan expeditions to places such as the Moon and Mars, biomining could offer a way to obtain needed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA
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Dec 11, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA

AS17-134-20425 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, collects lunar rake...

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NASA image: Lunar Samples - Apollo 12
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Dec 2, 1969

Lunar Samples - Apollo 12

S69-60580 (November 1969) --- Close-up view of Apollo 12 sample 12,065 under observation in the Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO XVI - MSC
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May 19, 1972

LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO XVI - MSC

S72-38465 (19 May 1972) --- In an isolated area of the Manned Spacecraft Center's Lunar Receiving Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Looks Back at 'Bright Angel'
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Aug 14, 2024

Perseverance Looks Back at 'Bright Angel'

One of the navigation cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance rover captured this view as the rover left the "Bright...

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NASA image: Modern Art for Mastcam-Z
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Jan 19, 2021

Modern Art for Mastcam-Z

This modern-looking "geoboard" adds a pop of color to the lab at Malin Space Science Systems in San Diego,...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Jul 7, 2016

Dark Slope Streaks

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the inner rim of an unnamed crater on the western...

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NASA image: Bedrock North of Terby Crater
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Jun 29, 2016

Bedrock North of Terby Crater

This image samples the excellent bedrock exposures north of Terby Crater, which lies on the northern rim of the...

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NASA image: Abrasion Patch on Rochette
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Sep 10, 2021

Abrasion Patch on Rochette

NASA's Perseverance rover took this image of the Martian rock nicknamed "Rochette" on Aug. 27, 2021, shortly after...

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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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