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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: Alba Patera Surface
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Jun 1, 2000

Alba Patera Surface

Alba Patera Surface

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NASA image: Spirit Lightens the Load
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Jan 23, 2004

Spirit Lightens the Load

Spirit Lightens the Load

JPL
NASA image: Bright Particle of Martian Origin in Scoop Hole
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Oct 15, 2012

Bright Particle of Martian Origin in Scoop Hole

This image contributed to an interpretation by NASA Mars rover Curiosity science team that some of the bright...

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NASA image: Using False Color from Curiosity Mast Camera
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Mar 18, 2013

Using False Color from Curiosity Mast Camera

This image of terrain inside Mars Gale Crater and the calibration target for Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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NASA image: "Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature
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Aug 7, 2002

"Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature

MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-319, 8 August 2002. "Inca City" is the informal name given by Mariner 9 scientists in 1972...

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NASA image: Opposition Surge: Sunlight Glinting off Mars
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Jun 15, 1998

Opposition Surge: Sunlight Glinting off Mars

Opposition Surge: Sunlight Glinting off Mars

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NASA image: Curiosity Landscape Portrait in Context
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Landscape Portrait in Context

This picture from NASA Curiosity rover puts a color view obtained by the rover in the context of a computer...

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NASA image: Confidence Hills -- The First Mount Sharp Drilling Site
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Nov 4, 2014

Confidence Hills -- The First Mount Sharp Drilling Site

This image shows the first holes drilled by NASA Mars rover Curiosity at Mount Sharp. The loose material near the...

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NASA image: Before-and-After Blink of Curiosity Mini Drill into Mars Rock
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Feb 7, 2013

Before-and-After Blink of Curiosity Mini Drill into Mars Rock

A blink pair of images taken before and after NASA Curiosity performed a mini drill test on a Martian rock shows...

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NASA image: Channels and Gullies in Nirgal Vallis--The Work of Water?
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Oct 16, 2000

Channels and Gullies in Nirgal Vallis--The Work of Water?

Channels and Gullies in Nirgal Vallis--The Work of Water?

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NASA image: Autumn Frost, North Polar Sand Dunes
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May 13, 2000

Autumn Frost, North Polar Sand Dunes

Autumn Frost, North Polar Sand Dunes

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NASA image: Mars South Polar Cap "Fingerprint" Terrain
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Apr 24, 2000

Mars South Polar Cap "Fingerprint" Terrain

This picture is illuminated by sunlight from the upper left. Some portions of the martian south polar residual cap...

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NASA image: Breccia-Conglomerate Rocks on Lower Mount Sharp, Mars Stereo
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Aug 19, 2016

Breccia-Conglomerate Rocks on Lower Mount Sharp, Mars Stereo

This stereo scene from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover shows boulders composed, in part, of...

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NASA image: Ancient Paleo-Dunes Battered by Impact Craters
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Apr 29, 2000

Ancient Paleo-Dunes Battered by Impact Craters

Ancient Paleo-Dunes Battered by Impact Craters

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NASA image: Landing Site Panorama, with the Heights of Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2012

Landing Site Panorama, with the Heights of Mount Sharp

This color panorama shows a 360-degree view of the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover, including the highest part...

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NASA image: Curiosity's View of Paraitepuy Pass
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Oct 19, 2022

Curiosity's View of Paraitepuy Pass

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this panorama while driving toward the...

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NASA image: The Frosted Craters of Northern Spring and Southern Autumn - Barnard Crater
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Nov 27, 2000

The Frosted Craters of Northern Spring and Southern Autumn - Barnard Crater

The Frosted Craters of Northern Spring and Southern Autumn - Barnard Crater

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NASA image: Curiosity First 14 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars
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Jun 13, 2016

Curiosity First 14 Rock or Soil Sampling Sites on Mars

This graphic maps locations of the first 14 sites where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover collected rock or soil samples...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Goes Vertical
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Goes Vertical

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter extends vertically into place after being rotated outward from its horizontal...

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NASA image: Curiosity Captures Close-Up of Sulfur Crystals
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Captures Close-Up of Sulfur Crystals

These sulfur crystals were found inside a rock after NASA's Curiosity Mars rover happened to drive over it and crush...

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NASA image: Olympus Lava Flows
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Jun 1, 2000

Olympus Lava Flows

Olympus Lava Flows

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NASA image: Inlet Cover On the Curiosity Rover
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Jun 4, 2018

Inlet Cover On the Curiosity Rover

The drill bit of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover over one of the sample inlets on the rover's deck. The inlets lead to...

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NASA image: Springtime North Polar Dust Storms
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Dec 17, 2002

Springtime North Polar Dust Storms

Springtime North Polar Dust Storms

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NASA image: Martian Ridge Looming Above Curiosity Prior to Ascent
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Sep 13, 2017

Martian Ridge Looming Above Curiosity Prior to Ascent

Researchers used the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover to gain this detailed view of layers in...

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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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