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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: Matijevic Hill Panorama for Rover Ninth Anniversary Stereo
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Jan 22, 2013

Matijevic Hill Panorama for Rover Ninth Anniversary Stereo

This 3-D image from NASA rover Opportunity takes a look at Matijevic Hill, an area within the Cape York segment of...

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NASA image: Context of Carbonate Rocks in Heavily Eroded Martian Terrain
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Dec 18, 2008

Context of Carbonate Rocks in Heavily Eroded Martian Terrain

The color coding on this CRISM composite image of an area on Mars is based on infrared spectral information...

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NASA image: iss067e191368
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Jul 24, 2022

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iss067e191368 (July 24, 2022) --- At right, the Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers the Earth Surface Mineral Dust...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Connected by Earth [Episode 31]
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Apr 22, 2021

NASA Science Live: Connected by Earth [Episode 31]

This year at NASA, Earth Day is about connections—to our planet and to each other. Our planet is home to over 7...

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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: Garden City Vein Complex on Lower Mount Sharp, Mars
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Nov 11, 2015

Garden City Vein Complex on Lower Mount Sharp, Mars

Prominent mineral veins at the "Garden City" site examined by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover vary in thickness and...

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NASA image: Curiosity on the Clay Unit
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Feb 22, 2019

Curiosity on the Clay Unit

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this image with its Mast Camera (Mastcam) on Feb. 10, 2019 (Sol 2316). The rover is...

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NASA image: Simulating Ancient Ocean Vents at JPL
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Apr 15, 2020

Simulating Ancient Ocean Vents at JPL

Lauren White, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, adjusts an experiment that simulates how ancient...

JPL
NASA image: Light-Toned Layering in a Labyrinthus Noctis Pit
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Jan 3, 2017

Light-Toned Layering in a Labyrinthus Noctis Pit

Understanding both the spatial and temporal distribution of hydrated (water-bearing) minerals on Mars is essential...

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NASA image: Buckskin Drill Hole and CheMin X-ray Diffraction
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Dec 17, 2015

Buckskin Drill Hole and CheMin X-ray Diffraction

The graph at right presents information from the NASA Curiosity Mars rover's onboard analysis of rock powder drilled...

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NASA image: Injection of Light Material into an Older Dark Vein
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Nov 11, 2015

Injection of Light Material into an Older Dark Vein

Light material emplaced within darker vein material is seen in this view of a mineral vein at the "Garden City" site...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00256
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Aug 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00256

Pawan from Sharjah: The spectrometers on MER-A and B split the visible light into many colors which identify...

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NASA image: Perseverance's PIXL Instrument Examines 'Thunderbolt Peak'
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Jul 16, 2024

Perseverance's PIXL Instrument Examines 'Thunderbolt Peak'

This image of a rock target nicknamed "Thunderbolt Peak" was created by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover using the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views a Martian Rock Shaped Like Coral
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Aug 4, 2025

Curiosity Views a Martian Rock Shaped Like Coral

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), a camera on the end of its robotic arm, to view...

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NASA image: Veiny Garden City Site and Surroundings on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Nov 11, 2015

Veiny Garden City Site and Surroundings on Mount Sharp, Mars

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a site with a network of prominent...

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NASA image: Light Material Ripped Up Older Dark Vein Material
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Nov 11, 2015

Light Material Ripped Up Older Dark Vein Material

This view from the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on the arm of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a combination of...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 27, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-09680 (27 June 2005) --- Searles Lake, California is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

Rob Green, JPL senior research scientist and EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation) principal...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

Rob Green, JPL senior research scientist and EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation) principal...

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NASA image: Jack Hills, Australia
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Jun 2, 2009

Jack Hills, Australia

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the oldest material on Earth which has yet been dated by man is...

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NASA image: Lithium Mining, Nevada
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Aug 5, 2014

Lithium Mining, Nevada

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the once-abandoned mining town of Silver Peak, Nevada, which began to...

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NASA image: Rock Types in Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Rock Types in Gale Crater

This oblique view of the mound in Gale crater shows several different rock types of interest to the Mars Science...

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NASA image: The Hills in Juventae Chasma
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Apr 3, 2019

The Hills in Juventae Chasma

This image captures some of the geologic diversity of Mars. There are hills of ancient terrains on the floor of...

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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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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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