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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: Spirit Robotic Stretch on Sol 2052
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Oct 19, 2009

Spirit Robotic Stretch on Sol 2052

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit recorded this forward view of its arm and surroundings; bright soil in the left...

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NASA image: Picking up Clues from the Discard Pile Stereo
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Sep 1, 2008

Picking up Clues from the Discard Pile Stereo

As NASA Phoenix Mars Lander excavates trenches, it also builds piles with most of the material scooped from the...

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NASA image: Too Big for the Sieve
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Oct 11, 2012

Too Big for the Sieve

In this image, the scoop on NASA Curiosity rover shows the larger soil particles that were too big to filter through...

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NASA image: West Rim of Endeavour Crater on Mars False Color
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Aug 10, 2011

West Rim of Endeavour Crater on Mars False Color

A portion of the west rim of Endeavour crater sweeps southward in this image from NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Sprinkle Test by Phoenix Robotic Arm Movie
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Jun 10, 2008

Sprinkle Test by Phoenix Robotic Arm Movie

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander used its Robotic Arm during the mission 15th Martian day since landing June 9, 2008 to test...

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NASA image: Preparing a Test Mixture
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Jun 30, 2009

Preparing a Test Mixture

Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg left and Mike Seibert fill a mixer with powdered clay and diatomaceous earth, a...

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NASA image: Rock Moved by Mars Lander Arm, Stereo View
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Sep 23, 2008

Rock Moved by Mars Lander Arm, Stereo View

The robotic arm on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander slid a rock out of the way on Sept. 22, 2008 to gain access to soil that...

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NASA image: A Wet Chemistry Laboratory Cell
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Jun 26, 2008

A Wet Chemistry Laboratory Cell

This picture of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Wet Chemistry Laboratory WCL cell is labeled with components responsible...

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NASA image: How Phoenix Gets a Look at its Footing
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May 26, 2008

How Phoenix Gets a Look at its Footing

This image shows how NASA three-legged Phoenix Mars Lander is able to get a better look at its footing and the...

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NASA image: Getting Ready for Sampling on Mars
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Sep 12, 2012

Getting Ready for Sampling on Mars

This image from NASA Curiosity rover shows the cover on an inlet that will receive powdered rock and soil samples...

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NASA image: Target Rock Ithaca in Gale Crater, Mars
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Dec 5, 2013

Target Rock Ithaca in Gale Crater, Mars

The rock Ithaca is shown here with a rougher lower texture and smoother texture on top, and appears to be a piece of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Uses X-ray Instrument Data for Proximity Placement
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Sep 23, 2013

Curiosity Uses X-ray Instrument Data for Proximity Placement

NASA Mars rover Curiosity used a new technique, with added autonomy for the rover, in placement of the tool-bearing...

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NASA image: Calypso Panorama of Spirit View from Troy
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Aug 26, 2009

Calypso Panorama of Spirit View from Troy

This full-circle,stereo view from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the...

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NASA image: SAM Instrument at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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Nov 28, 2011

SAM Instrument at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

The Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission will study chemistry of rocks,...

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NASA image: Sample Analysis at Mars for Curiosity
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Oct 8, 2010

Sample Analysis at Mars for Curiosity

The Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument will analyze samples of Martian rock and soil collected by the rover arm...

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NASA image: Sample Analysis at Mars Instrument, Side Panels Off
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Aug 27, 2012

Sample Analysis at Mars Instrument, Side Panels Off

An instrument suite that will analyze the chemical ingredients in samples of Martian atmosphere, rocks and soil...

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NASA image: Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument
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Jan 18, 2011

Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument

This schematic illustration for NASA Mars Science Laboratory Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument shows major...

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NASA image: Surface Sampler Arm Acquiring Sample
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Dec 15, 1996

Surface Sampler Arm Acquiring Sample

Operation of the surface sampler in obtaining Martian soil for NASA's Viking 2 molecular analysis experiment. Dubbed...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 399 3-D
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Feb 23, 2005

Spirit View on Sol 399 3-D

An attempted drive NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on Feb. 15, 2005 did not gain any ground toward nearby Larry...

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NASA image: Phoenix Lander on Mars Stereo
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Lander on Mars Stereo

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander monitors the atmosphere overhead and reaches out to the soil below in this stereo...

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NASA image: Super Rover X-Ray Vision
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Jan 20, 2004

Super Rover X-Ray Vision

Located on the arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, the alpha particle X-ray spectrometer uses alpha particles...

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NASA image: Variation in Subsurface Water In Yellowknife Bay
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Mar 18, 2013

Variation in Subsurface Water In Yellowknife Bay

The Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took measurement on a rock outcrop Spot...

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NASA image: Laying the Groundwork for a Rover Test
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Aug 13, 2009

Laying the Groundwork for a Rover Test

A test setup at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory enables experiments with maneuvers being considered for use by NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity Robotic Arm
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Sep 6, 2012

Curiosity Robotic Arm

This engineering drawing shows the location of the arm on NASA Curiosity rover, in addition to the arm turret, which...

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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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