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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: Ingenuity Helicopter's Launch Lock is Released
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter's Launch Lock is Released

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter can be seen on the belly of the Perseverance rover on March 26, 2021, the 36th...

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NASA image: Before and After Curiosity Touchdown
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Aug 8, 2012

Before and After Curiosity Touchdown

This image from an animation is from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO showing the landing effects of the descent...

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NASA image: Sandstone Target Windjana May Be Next Martian Drilling Site
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Apr 25, 2014

Sandstone Target Windjana May Be Next Martian Drilling Site

NASA Curiosity Mars rover has driven within robotic-arm reach of the sandstone slab at the center of this view.

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NASA image: Defrosting Polar Dunes--Dark Spots and Wind Streaks
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May 16, 2000

Defrosting Polar Dunes--Dark Spots and Wind Streaks

Defrosting Polar Dunes--Dark Spots and Wind Streaks

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NASA image: Happy
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Mar 13, 1999

Happy

Happy

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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

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NASA image: Polar Stratigraphy
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Jun 1, 2000

Polar Stratigraphy

Polar Stratigraphy

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NASA image: MARDI Peeks Under Curiosity
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Dec 19, 2024

MARDI Peeks Under Curiosity

This pair of images shows the Martian surface captured by NASA's Curiosity rover using its Mars Descent Imager...

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NASA image: Wind Streaks on Daedalia Planum
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Mar 29, 1999

Wind Streaks on Daedalia Planum

Wind Streaks on Daedalia Planum

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NASA image: Defrosting Polar Dunes -- "The Snow Leopard"
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May 16, 2000

Defrosting Polar Dunes -- "The Snow Leopard"

The patterns created by dark spots on defrosting south polar dunes are often strange and beautiful. This picture,...

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NASA image: WATSON Documents First Sample on the Martian Surface
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Dec 21, 2022

WATSON Documents First Sample on the Martian Surface

NASA's Perseverance rover deposited the first of several sample tubes onto the Martian surface on Dec. 21, 2022, the...

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NASA image: Partially-Exhumed Crater in Northern Terra Meridiani: Mosaic of M04-01289, E17-01676, and M21-01646
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Aug 7, 2002

Partially-Exhumed Crater in Northern Terra Meridiani: Mosaic of M04-01289, E17-01676, and M21-01646

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor shows a circular feature in northern Terra Meridiani. 3D glasses are...

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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: PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Bills Bay'
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Dec 12, 2023

PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Bills Bay'

Before collecting a rock sample at a spot nicknamed "Lefroy Bay," NASA's Perseverance Mars rover employed an...

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NASA image: Unfavorable Terrain for Crossing Near Logan Pass
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May 22, 2015

Unfavorable Terrain for Crossing Near Logan Pass

This view southeastward from Curiosity's Mast Camera (Mastcam) shows terrain judged difficult for traversing between...

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NASA image: Dust Devils Seen Streaking Across Mars: PART II--Theyre the Work of the Devil!
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Apr 24, 2000

Dust Devils Seen Streaking Across Mars: PART II--Theyre the Work of the Devil!

Dust Devils Seen Streaking Across Mars: PART II--Theyre the Work of the Devil!

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NASA image: Curiosity Digs In
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Oct 30, 2012

Curiosity Digs In

This pair of images shows a bite mark where NASA Curiosity rover scooped up some Martian soil left, and the scoop...

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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: Mars Polar Lander Landing Zone Compared With JPL
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May 13, 2000

Mars Polar Lander Landing Zone Compared With JPL

Mars Polar Lander Landing Zone Compared With JPL

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NASA image: Curiosity Spots Iridescent Mother of Pearl Clouds
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May 28, 2021

Curiosity Spots Iridescent Mother of Pearl Clouds

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted these iridescent, or "mother of pearl," clouds on March 5, 2021, the 3,048th...

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NASA image: Frosted North Polar Sand Dunes in Early Spring
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Aug 2, 2000

Frosted North Polar Sand Dunes in Early Spring

Frosted North Polar Sand Dunes in Early Spring

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NASA image: Complex exposures of North Polar layered material
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Jan 13, 2001

Complex exposures of North Polar layered material

Complex exposures of North Polar layered material

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NASA image: Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 2
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Sep 9, 2016

Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 2

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) in NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows sloping buttes and layered outcrops...

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NASA image: Spirit Trip to the Hills
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Jun 15, 2004

Spirit Trip to the Hills

Spirit Trip to the Hills

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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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