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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: Stereo View of Curiosity and Rover Tracks at the Kimberley, April 2014
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Apr 16, 2014

Stereo View of Curiosity and Rover Tracks at the Kimberley, April 2014

NASA Curiosity Mars rover and its tracks are visible in this view combining information from three observations by...

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NASA image: Curiosity Spotted on Parachute by Orbiter
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Spotted on Parachute by Orbiter

NASA Curiosity rover and its parachute were spotted by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as Curiosity descended to...

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NASA image: Evidence of a Job Well Done
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Aug 7, 2012

Evidence of a Job Well Done

This close-up view shows the rover Curiosity parachute and back shell strewn across the surface of Mars. The image...

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NASA image: Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive
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Apr 22, 2015

Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive

A view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on April 8, 2015, catches sight of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Staking out Curiosity Landing Site
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Aug 9, 2012

Staking out Curiosity Landing Site

The geological context for the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover is visible in this image mosaic obtained by the...

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NASA image: Different Tools for Different Purposes on Mars
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Feb 20, 2013

Different Tools for Different Purposes on Mars

This set of images from Mars shows the handiwork of different tools on three NASA missions to the surface of Mars.

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NASA image: Isotopic Clues to Mars Crust-Atmosphere Interactions
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Sep 29, 2016

Isotopic Clues to Mars Crust-Atmosphere Interactions

Chemistry that takes place in the surface material on Mars can explain why particular xenon (Xe) and krypton (Kr)...

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NASA image: Final Resting Spot for Curiosity Heat Shield
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Aug 7, 2012

Final Resting Spot for Curiosity Heat Shield

This close-up view shows Curiosity heat shield, which helped the rover survive the harrowing journey through the...

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NASA image: Martian Ridge Looming Above Curiosity Prior to Ascent
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Sep 13, 2017

Martian Ridge Looming Above Curiosity Prior to Ascent

Researchers used the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover to gain this detailed view of layers in...

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NASA image: Downslope of the Fan
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Sep 27, 2012

Downslope of the Fan

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: Curiosity Mars Rover Route from Landing to Base of Mount Sharp
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Dec 8, 2014

Curiosity Mars Rover Route from Landing to Base of Mount Sharp

This map shows the route driven by NASA Curiosity Mars rover from the location where it landed in August 2012 to the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Destinations for Second Extended Mission
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Oct 3, 2016

Curiosity Destinations for Second Extended Mission

This map shows the route driven by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover from the location where it landed in August 2012 to...

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NASA image: Micro-imager View: Layers in 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars
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Sep 13, 2017

Micro-imager View: Layers in 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars

This view of "Vera Rubin Ridge" from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Curiosity Successfully Drills "Duluth"
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May 23, 2018

Curiosity Successfully Drills "Duluth"

A close-up image of a 2-inch-deep hole produced using a new drilling technique for NASA's Curiosity rover. The hole...

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NASA image: A Whole New World for Curiosity
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Aug 14, 2012

A Whole New World for Curiosity

This color-enhanced view, taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as the satellite flew overhead, shows the...

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NASA image: The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Large Scales
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Jul 9, 2013

The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Large Scales

Observations at large scales, such as panoramas of Martian landscapes, help researchers identify smaller-scale...

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NASA image: Erosion Effects on 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars
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Sep 13, 2017

Erosion Effects on 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars

This view of "Vera Rubin Ridge" from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Marias Pass, Contact Zone of Two Martian Rock Units
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Dec 17, 2015

Marias Pass, Contact Zone of Two Martian Rock Units

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) in NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the "Marias Pass" area where a lower...

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NASA image: Geological Transition
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Sep 11, 2014

Geological Transition

This image, taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows the transition between the Murray Formation, in which...

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NASA image: Bands on the Murray Formation
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Sep 11, 2014

Bands on the Murray Formation

This image, taken NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows distinct bands of alternating tone and brightness within...

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NASA image: Mars Weather Map, 2008
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars Weather Map, 2008

This global map of Mars was acquired on Oct. 28, 2008, by the Mars Color Imager instrument on NASA MRO. One global...

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NASA image: The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Fine Scales
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Jul 9, 2013

The Importance of Nested Scales of Observations, Fine Scales

NASA Mars 2020 rover would have capabilities for nested-scale observations and localized composition identification...

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NASA image: Slopes of Mount Sharp
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Sep 11, 2014

Slopes of Mount Sharp

This topography map shows a portion of the Gale Crater region on Mars, where NASA Mars Curiosity rover landed on...

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NASA image: Where Water Flowed Downslope
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Sep 27, 2012

Where Water Flowed Downslope

This image shows the topography, with shading added, around the area where NASA Curiosity rover landed. An alluvial...

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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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