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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: Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a robotic arm transfers samples of Martian rock and...

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NASA image: Perseverance's 'Bunsen Peak' Sample
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Apr 3, 2024

Perseverance's 'Bunsen Peak' Sample

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this image of a sample cored from a rock called "Bunsen Peak" on March 12,...

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NASA image: Dramatic Dione
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Mar 12, 2018

Dramatic Dione

Cassini captured this striking view of Saturn's moon Dione on July 23, 2012. Dione is about 698 miles (1,123...

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NASA image: VERITAS Mission Uses Iceland as Venus Stand-in
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Sep 19, 2023

VERITAS Mission Uses Iceland as Venus Stand-in

To lay the groundwork for NASA's VERITAS mission (Venus Emissivity, Radio science, InSAR, Topography, And...

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NASA image: Strata at Base of Mount Sharp
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Oct 8, 2015

Strata at Base of Mount Sharp

A view from the Kimberly formation on Mars taken by NASA Curiosity rover. The strata in the foreground dip towards...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1321
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Jan 31, 2013

KSC-2013-1321

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., re-grades a section of the crawlerway...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-727-045 (21 October 1995) --- Photographed by the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia is this scene...

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NASA image: Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's 'Kenmore' Abrasion Patch
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Jun 25, 2025

Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's 'Kenmore' Abrasion Patch

This close-up view of an abrasion made by NASA's Perseverance rover on June 5, 2025 (the 1,526th day, or sol, of its...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1322
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Jan 31, 2013

KSC-2013-1322

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., re-grades a section of the crawlerway...

KSC
NASA image: Curiosity Views a Fractured Boxwork Pattern Up Close
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Jun 23, 2025

Curiosity Views a Fractured Boxwork Pattern Up Close

The curblike ridge in this view is part of a series of crisscrossing features that form what's called a boxwork...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission
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Jul 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission

STS070-717-011 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Volcanic landscapes with a thin dusting of snow appear in this near-vertical...

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NASA image: Ridges in Lycus Sulci
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May 12, 2023

Ridges in Lycus Sulci

This image shows a group of curved ridges in an area called Lycus Sulci, which is located near the Olympus Mons...

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NASA image: Northeast View from Viking Landing Site
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Dec 12, 1996

Northeast View from Viking Landing Site

This Mars view looks northeast from Nasa's Viking 1 and completes the 360 panorama of the landing site begun earlier...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Oct 22, 1993

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-88-017 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The eye-catching "bullseye" of the Richat Structure adds interest to the...

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NASA image: A Target for Perseverance's SuperCam
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Mar 5, 2021

A Target for Perseverance's SuperCam

Taken Feb. 22, 2021, this image from the Mastcam-Z instrument on NASA's Perseverance rover shows the first target...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 6, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-011127 (6 Dec. 2008) --- Raven Ridge, Colorado is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 18...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-015908 (29 Dec. 2008) --- The Biokovo Range in Croatia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Perseverance Workspace at Skinner Ridge
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Sep 15, 2022

Perseverance Workspace at Skinner Ridge

NASA's Perseverance rover puts its robotic arm to work around a rocky outcrop called "Skinner Ridge" in Mars' Jezero...

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NASA image: Mareotis Fossae
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Jun 13, 2023

Mareotis Fossae

The linear features in this VIS image are called Mareotis Fossae. They are part of a huge region of graben that...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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May 17, 2023

Cerberus Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Cerberus Fossae are located in Elysium Planitia, southeast of...

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NASA image: Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)
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Mar 29, 2021

Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)

This illustration, created in March 2021, depicts the 140-mile-wide (226-kilometer-wide) asteroid Psyche, which lies...

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NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
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Jan 7, 2022

Sirenum Fossae

The linear features in this VIS image are tectonic graben. These graben are called Sirenum Fossae. Graben are formed...

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NASA image: Tantalus Fossae
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Jul 28, 2023

Tantalus Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a portion of Tantalus Fossae. The linear features are tectonic graben. Graben are formed by...

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NASA image: Tantalus Fossae
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May 2, 2023

Tantalus Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a portion of Tantalus Fossae. The linear features are tectonic graben. Graben are formed by...

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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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