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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: Rolling Stones Rock (Animation)
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Aug 23, 2019

Rolling Stones Rock (Animation)

This animation illustrates NASA's InSight lander touching down on Mars, causing a rock to roll 3 feet (1 meter) as...

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NASA image: Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled
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Feb 23, 1972

Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled

AS16-116-18671 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, works at the "Shadow Rock",...

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NASA image: Spirit Studies Rock Outcrop at Home Plate
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Mar 6, 2006

Spirit Studies Rock Outcrop at Home Plate

This image shows two flat-topped, layered rocks with angular edges almost side by side, except they are separated by...

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NASA image: Target: Jake Matijevic Rock
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Oct 11, 2012

Target: Jake Matijevic Rock

This image shows where NASA Curiosity rover aimed two different instruments to study a rock known as Jake Matijevic....

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NASA image: Odyssey/White Rock
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Oct 1, 2002

Odyssey/White Rock

These Mars Odyssey images show the White Rock feature on Mars in both infrared left and visible right wavelengths....

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NASA image: Zapped, Martian Rock
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Feb 20, 2013

Zapped, Martian Rock

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows details of rock texture and color...

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NASA image: Sojourner Sits Near "Rock Garden"
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Feb 1, 2003

Sojourner Sits Near "Rock Garden"

The Mars Pathfinder Rover Sojourner images by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder as it nears the rock "Wedge." Part of...

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NASA image: Rolling Stones Rock
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Aug 23, 2019

Rolling Stones Rock

The rock in the center of this image was tossed about 3 feet (1 meter) by NASA's InSight spacecraft as it touched...

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NASA image: Gagarin Rock Examined by Opportunity in 2005
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Apr 8, 2011

Gagarin Rock Examined by Opportunity in 2005

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its rock abrasion tool on a rock informally named Gagarin. This...

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NASA image: Sedimentary Rocks of 8°N, 7°W
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Sep 11, 2004

Sedimentary Rocks of 8°N, 7°W

Sedimentary Rocks of 8°N, 7°W

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NASA image: Gusev Rocks Solidified from Lava False Color
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Jan 27, 2006

Gusev Rocks Solidified from Lava False Color

Gusev Rocks Solidified from Lava False Color

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NASA image: Coordinate Map of Rocks at Pathfinder Landing Site
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Mar 26, 1998

Coordinate Map of Rocks at Pathfinder Landing Site

Coordinate Map of Rocks at Pathfinder Landing Site

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NASA image: Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery-2
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Feb 9, 2004

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery-2

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery-2

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NASA image: Sulfur-Rich Rocks and Dirt False Color
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Mar 7, 2005

Sulfur-Rich Rocks and Dirt False Color

Sulfur-Rich Rocks and Dirt False Color

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NASA image: Soft Rock Yields Clues to Mars Past
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Aug 18, 2004

Soft Rock Yields Clues to Mars Past

Soft Rock Yields Clues to Mars Past

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

Periodic Layering in Martian Sedimentary Rocks, Oblique View

Periodic Layering in Martian Sedimentary Rocks, Oblique View

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NASA image: Light-toned Rocks First, Columbia Hills Later
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Apr 8, 2004

Light-toned Rocks First, Columbia Hills Later

Light-toned Rocks First, Columbia Hills Later

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NASA image: Sulfur-Rich Rocks and Dirt True Color
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Mar 7, 2005

Sulfur-Rich Rocks and Dirt True Color

Sulfur-Rich Rocks and Dirt True Color

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NASA image: Elevated Zinc and Bromine in Rock on Endeavour Rim
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Sep 1, 2011

Elevated Zinc and Bromine in Rock on Endeavour Rim

Elevated Zinc and Bromine in Rock on Endeavour Rim

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NASA image: Opportunity Examines Cracks and Coatings on Mars Rocks
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Sep 1, 2005

Opportunity Examines Cracks and Coatings on Mars Rocks

Opportunity Examines Cracks and Coatings on Mars Rocks

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NASA image: Northern Terra Meridiani Rocks and Cliffs in 3-D
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Jun 18, 2001

Northern Terra Meridiani Rocks and Cliffs in 3-D

Northern Terra Meridiani Rocks and Cliffs in 3-D

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NASA image: Headless Chosen for Attempt to Move a Martian Rock
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Sep 22, 2008

Headless Chosen for Attempt to Move a Martian Rock

Headless Chosen for Attempt to Move a Martian Rock

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NASA image: Rock and Soil Types at Pathfinder Landing Site
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Mar 26, 1998

Rock and Soil Types at Pathfinder Landing Site

Rock and Soil Types at Pathfinder Landing Site

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NASA image: Mid-Latitude Sedimentary Rock: Spallanzani Crater
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Feb 8, 2001

Mid-Latitude Sedimentary Rock: Spallanzani Crater

Mid-Latitude Sedimentary Rock: Spallanzani Crater

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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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