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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: First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images
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Aug 11, 2012

First High-Resolution Color Mosaic of Curiosity Mastcam Images

This image is the first high-resolution color mosaic from NASA Curiosity rover, showing the geological environment...

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NASA image: Big Crater as Viewed by Pathfinder Lander - Anaglyph
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Nov 4, 1997

Big Crater as Viewed by Pathfinder Lander - Anaglyph

Big Crater is actually a relatively small Martian crater to the southeast of NASA Mars Pathfinder landing site. 3D...

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NASA image: 2 Years on Mars! Meridiani Planum Features Investigated by the Rover,   Opportunity
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Jan 24, 2006

2 Years on Mars! Meridiani Planum Features Investigated by the Rover, Opportunity

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor is of Meridiani Planum, the landing site of Mars Exploration Rover,...

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NASA image: Gale Crater: Future Home of Mars Rover Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Gale Crater: Future Home of Mars Rover Curiosity

NASA has selected Gale crater as the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. This view of Gale is a...

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NASA image: Wiggle in the Gravel
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Aug 21, 2012

Wiggle in the Gravel

This image from an animated gif shows the movement of the rear right wheel of NASA Curiosity as rover drivers turned...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt next to deployed U.S. flag on lunar surface
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt next to deployed U.S. flag on lunar surface

AS17-134-20384 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, is photographed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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NASA image: Telephoto lens view of Silver Spur in the Hadley Delta region from Apollo 15
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Jul 31, 1971

Telephoto lens view of Silver Spur in the Hadley Delta region from Apollo 15

AS15-84-11250 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A telephoto lens view of the prominent feature called Silver Spur in the...

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NASA image: The Color Wonderland of Mawrth Vallis
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Sep 8, 2016

The Color Wonderland of Mawrth Vallis

There is a candidate landing site in the Mawrth Vallis region for the European Space Agency's ExoMars rover, planned...

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NASA image: Zooming in on Landing Site
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May 24, 2008

Zooming in on Landing Site

This animation zooms in on the area on Mars where NASA Phoenix Mars Lander will touchdown on May 25, 2008. The image...

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NASA image: Terrain at Landing Site
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Jul 5, 1997

Terrain at Landing Site

Portions of Mars Pathfinder's deflated airbags (seen in the foreground), a large rock in mid-field, and a hill in...

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NASA image: APOLLO LANDING SITES
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Apr 1, 1972

APOLLO LANDING SITES

S72-32719 (March 1972) --- With four of the six planned lunar missions completed, this chart has been prepared to...

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NASA image: Zeroing in on Rover Landing Site
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Aug 10, 2012

Zeroing in on Rover Landing Site

The red X marks the spot where NASA Curiosity rover landed on Mars. This is well within the targeted landing region,...

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NASA image: Narrowing in on Curiosity Landing Site
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Aug 7, 2012

Narrowing in on Curiosity Landing Site

This image shows the location green where scientists estimate NASA Curiosity rover landed on Mars within Gale...

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NASA image: Rampart Crater
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Dec 13, 2002

Rampart Crater

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows Rampart crater in Utopia Planitia, west of NASA Viking 2 landing...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC
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Feb 11, 1995

Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC

STS063-S-015 (11 Feb. 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery deploys its drag chute on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission
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Aug 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission

51F-S-160 (6 Aug 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger is moments away from touchdown on the dry lake bed at...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 20, 1994

Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base

STS059-S-107 (20 April 1994) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base
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Nov 1, 1993

Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base

STS58-S-126 (1 Nov 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 13, 1993

Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center

STS061-S-071 (13 Dec 1993) --- A rear view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it touches down on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Landing of the STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia at Kennedy Space Center
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Mar 18, 1994

Landing of the STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia at Kennedy Space Center

STS062-S-029 (18 March 1994) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Columbia is deployed as the spacecraft rolls...

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NASA image: STS-58 post landing scene as orbiter is serviced
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Nov 1, 1993

STS-58 post landing scene as orbiter is serviced

STS058-S-129 (1 Nov 1993) --- This busy scene on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) was taken less than an...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22527 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 mission commander, makes a short checkout of...

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NASA image: View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing

AS15-87-11748 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Delta, looking southeasterly, as photographed from the top hatch...

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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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