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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: Lander Petals of Rover 2
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Nov 7, 2003

Lander Petals of Rover 2

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians reopen the lander petals of the Mars Exploration Rover 2...

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NASA image: Mars Hill-Climbing Opportunity at Solander Point, in Stereo
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Oct 23, 2013

Mars Hill-Climbing Opportunity at Solander Point, in Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this 3-D view after beginning to ascend the northwestern slope of...

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NASA image: Hardened Lava Meets Wind on Mars
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Feb 2, 2006

Hardened Lava Meets Wind on Mars

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its microscopic imager to capture this spectacular, jagged mini-landscape on...

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NASA image: Panorama from Cape Verde
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Jan 3, 2007

Panorama from Cape Verde

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this vista of Victoria Crater from the viewpoint of Cape Verde, one...

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NASA image: Opportunity Shadow and Endeavour Crater Vista
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Apr 12, 2013

Opportunity Shadow and Endeavour Crater Vista

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to record this vista looking eastward across...

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NASA image: Mars in Stereo
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Jan 7, 2004

Mars in Stereo

Martian terrain is seen in this 3-D image taken by the panoramic camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. 3D...

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NASA image: Santa Maria Crater in 360-Degree View, Sol 2451 Vertical
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Jan 3, 2011

Santa Maria Crater in 360-Degree View, Sol 2451 Vertical

This vertical projection view is of a football-field-size crater, informally named Santa Maria, as seen by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Santa Maria Crater in 360-Degree View, Sol 2451 Polar
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Jan 3, 2011

Santa Maria Crater in 360-Degree View, Sol 2451 Polar

A football-field-size crater, informally named Santa Maria, dominates the scene in this polar projection from NASA...

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NASA image: Rock Target Esperance Altered by Wet History False Color
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May 17, 2013

Rock Target Esperance Altered by Wet History False Color

The pale rock in the upper center of this image, about the size of a human forearm, includes a target called...

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NASA image: High on West Spur 3-D
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Aug 2, 2004

High on West Spur 3-D

In this stereo image, a rock outcrop with a view of the surrounding landscape beckons NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Opportunity Journey, Approaching 10th Anniversary
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Dec 3, 2013

Opportunity Journey, Approaching 10th Anniversary

The gold line on this image shows NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity route as it investigating on the western...

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NASA image: Explore Mars' Jezero Crater with NASA’s Perseverance Rover
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Dec 21, 2021

Explore Mars' Jezero Crater with NASA’s Perseverance Rover

This guided tour of Mars' Jezero Crater from NASA’s Perseverance rover provides a glimpse of the Martian landscape...

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NASA image: Opportunity Rover on Murray Ridge Seen From Orbit
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Feb 19, 2014

Opportunity Rover on Murray Ridge Seen From Orbit

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught this view of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on Feb. 14, 2014. The...

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NASA image: Opportunity is Still Smiling
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Mar 9, 2011

Opportunity is Still Smiling

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter acquired this color image on March 9, 2011, of Santa Maria crater, showing NASA...

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NASA image: Martian Sunsets More Than Just Pretty
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Jan 10, 2004

Martian Sunsets More Than Just Pretty

This image shows the Sun as it appears on Mars throughout the day. Scientists monitor the dimming of the setting Sun...

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NASA image: Phobos Transit Viewed by Opportunity on Sol 3078
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Oct 15, 2012

Phobos Transit Viewed by Opportunity on Sol 3078

This image shows Phobos, the larger of Mars two moons, as it transits in front of the sun. This image was taken by...

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NASA image: Penny for Your Reference
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Jan 16, 2004

Penny for Your Reference

This close-up image of a penny shows the degree to which the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Testing Spirit on Five Wheels
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Jul 17, 2004

Testing Spirit on Five Wheels

This picture shows a model of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit being tested for performance on five wheels at NASA...

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NASA image: Rovers and Sojourner
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Feb 26, 2003

Rovers and Sojourner

The twin rovers of NASAa Mars Exploration Rover Mission pose with their groundbreaking predecessor, the flight spare...

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NASA image: Parachute Test
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Feb 26, 2003

Parachute Test

NASA Mars Exploration Rover parachute deployment testing in the world largest wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research...

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NASA image: Opportunity for Moon-Gazing
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Jan 24, 2017

Opportunity for Moon-Gazing

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its panoramic camera to snap pictures of Mars moon Deimos. Three frames...

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NASA image: Spirit Close to Troy, Sol 1871 Stereo
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Jul 16, 2009

Spirit Close to Troy, Sol 1871 Stereo

This stereo scene combines frames taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit during the...

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NASA image: A Moment Frozen in Time
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Jun 10, 2005

A Moment Frozen in Time

On May 19th, 2005, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this stunning view as the Sun sank below the rim of...

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NASA image: Shadow Portrait of NASA Rover Opportunity on Martian Slope
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Mar 27, 2014

Shadow Portrait of NASA Rover Opportunity on Martian Slope

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity caught its own silhouette in this late-afternoon image from the rover rear...

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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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