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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: Layered Rock Ahead
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Sep 30, 2004

Layered Rock Ahead

Layered Rock Ahead

JPL
NASA image: Ganges Sedimentary Rocks
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May 24, 2004

Ganges Sedimentary Rocks

Ganges Sedimentary Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Pollack Crater White Rock
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May 2, 2004

Pollack Crater White Rock

Pollack Crater White Rock

JPL
NASA image: Light-toned Rocks
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Nov 23, 2005

Light-toned Rocks

Light-toned Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Salty Martian Rock
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Mar 2, 2004

Salty Martian Rock

Salty Martian Rock

JPL
NASA image: First Grinding of a Rock on Mars
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Feb 8, 2004

First Grinding of a Rock on Mars

First Grinding of a Rock on Mars

JPL
NASA image: West Arabia Sedimentary Rocks
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Oct 31, 2004

West Arabia Sedimentary Rocks

West Arabia Sedimentary Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

There's nothing special about these rocks, which are ordinary dolomite from the surrounding mountains. The rocks...

GSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"
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Feb 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke stands at rock adjacent to "House Rock"

AS16-116-18653 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, stands at a big rock...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

The main mystery on Racetrack Playa is how the rocks move, but another, possibly greater mystery, is why some trails...

GSFC
NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

The rocks are famous because they move, leaving tell-tale trails in the clay, like this one. This happens at several...

GSFC
NASA image: "Rock Garden"
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Oct 14, 1997

"Rock Garden"

This false color composite image of the Rock Garden shows the rocks "Shark" and "Half Dome" at upper left and...

JPL
NASA image: Rock Outcrops on Mars and Earth
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Sep 27, 2012

Rock Outcrops on Mars and Earth

This set of images compares the Link outcrop of rocks on Mars left with similar rocks seen on Earth right. The Link...

JPL
NASA image: Ancient Layered Rocks in Schiaparelli Crater
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Oct 31, 2001

Ancient Layered Rocks in Schiaparelli Crater

Ancient Layered Rocks in Schiaparelli Crater

JPL
NASA image: Periodic Layering in Martian Sedimentary Rocks
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Dec 4, 2008

Periodic Layering in Martian Sedimentary Rocks

Periodic Layering in Martian Sedimentary Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Layered Rocks Near Mawrth Vallis
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Oct 16, 2006

Layered Rocks Near Mawrth Vallis

Layered Rocks Near Mawrth Vallis

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery
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Feb 9, 2004

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery

JPL
NASA image: Pebble Jammed in Rock Abrasion Tool
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Aug 19, 2004

Pebble Jammed in Rock Abrasion Tool

Pebble Jammed in Rock Abrasion Tool

JPL
NASA image: Dust Wind Tails Around Rocks
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Aug 8, 1997

Dust Wind Tails Around Rocks

Dust Wind Tails Around Rocks

JPL
NASA image: Circular Signs of the Rock Abrasion Tool
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Feb 27, 2004

Circular Signs of the Rock Abrasion Tool

Circular Signs of the Rock Abrasion Tool

JPL
NASA image: Band of Bright Rock False Color
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Jun 28, 2007

Band of Bright Rock False Color

Band of Bright Rock False Color

JPL
NASA image: Grain Size Variability in Rock Layers
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Mar 23, 2004

Grain Size Variability in Rock Layers

Grain Size Variability in Rock Layers

JPL
NASA image: Virtual Rover Drives Toward Rock
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Jan 19, 2004

Virtual Rover Drives Toward Rock

Virtual Rover Drives Toward Rock

JPL
NASA image: A Rock Like None Before, Brushed
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Dec 30, 2004

A Rock Like None Before, Brushed

A Rock Like None Before, Brushed

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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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