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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: For a Decade Orbiting Mars: One Recent View
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Mar 9, 2016

For a Decade Orbiting Mars: One Recent View

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter used its HiRISE camera to obtain this view of an area with unusual texture on the...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #4
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Apr 8, 2013

Images of Gale #4

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the northern part of Mt. Sharp and the crater floor between Mt....

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NASA image: Possible Impacts from MSL Hardware
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Oct 16, 2013

Possible Impacts from MSL Hardware

This cluster of small impact craters was spotted by the Context Camera on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in the region...

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NASA image: Mineral Content Comparison at Two Gale Crater Sites
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Dec 13, 2016

Mineral Content Comparison at Two Gale Crater Sites

This graphic shows proportions of minerals identified in mudstone exposures at the "Yellowknife Bay" location where...

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NASA image: Studying a Wider Swath
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Nov 28, 2011

Studying a Wider Swath

A section of NASA Mars Science Laboratory Gale Crater landing site is shown, with a representative path from the...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #31
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May 16, 2013

Images of Gale #31

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft provides another look at one of the larger channels dissecting the rim...

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NASA image: First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images
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Aug 11, 2012

First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images

This image is the first high-resolution color mosaic from NASA Curiosity rover, showing the geological environment...

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NASA image: V38546002
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May 1, 2013

V38546002

The different features of the sand and sand dune field are readily visible in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Landing Target for Mars Rover Curiosity, in Stereo
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Jun 11, 2012

Landing Target for Mars Rover Curiosity, in Stereo

The site for NASA Curiosity rover is near the northern flank of Mount Sharp, inside Gale Crater on Mars. You need 3D...

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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: 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: Images of Gale #6
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Apr 10, 2013

Images of Gale #6

Continuing eastward, this image of Gale captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the reappearance of...

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NASA image: Getting to Know Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2012

Getting to Know Mount Sharp

This image taken by the Mast Camera MastCam on NASA Curiosity rover highlights the interesting geology of Mount...

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NASA image: Measuring the Age of a Rock on Mars
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Dec 9, 2013

Measuring the Age of a Rock on Mars

A rock in the Sheepbed mudstone deposit in the Yellowknife Bay area inside Gale Crater is the first rock on Mars...

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NASA image: Bird Eye View of Curiosity
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Aug 17, 2012

Bird Eye View of Curiosity

This self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover from the rover Navigation camera. The rim of Gale Crater...

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NASA image: Channels
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Aug 1, 2012

Channels

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the region just northwest of yesterday image of Gale Crater....

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NASA image: Sunset Sequence in Mars Gale Crater Animation
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May 8, 2015

Sunset Sequence in Mars Gale Crater Animation

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover recorded this sequence of views of the sun setting at the close of the mission's 956th...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #25
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May 8, 2013

Images of Gale #25

Moving eastward across the southern part of Gale Crater, this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows more...

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NASA image: Curiosity's View of the June 2018 Dust Storm
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Jun 13, 2018

Curiosity's View of the June 2018 Dust Storm

These two views from NASA's Curiosity rover, acquired specifically to measure the amount of dust inside Gale Crater,...

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NASA image: Curiosity Takes It All In
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Aug 8, 2012

Curiosity Takes It All In

This is the first 360-degree panoramic view from NASA Curiosity rover, taken with the Navigation cameras. Mount...

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NASA image: Using False Color from Curiosity Mast Camera
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Mar 18, 2013

Using False Color from Curiosity Mast Camera

This image of terrain inside Mars Gale Crater and the calibration target for Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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NASA image: Curiosity Landscape Portrait in Context
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Landscape Portrait in Context

This picture from NASA Curiosity rover puts a color view obtained by the rover in the context of a computer...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #21
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May 2, 2013

Images of Gale #21

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft of the western floor of Gale Crater shows the large region...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover at Pahrump Hills
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Feb 4, 2015

Curiosity Rover at Pahrump Hills

NASA Curiosity Mars rover can be seen at the Pahrump Hills area of Gale Crater in this view from the High Resolution...

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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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