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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: Curiosity's ChemCam Checks 'Christmas Cove' Colors
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Nov 1, 2017

Curiosity's ChemCam Checks 'Christmas Cove' Colors

The Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover examined a freshly brushed area on...

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NASA image: Checking out ChemCam View
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Aug 17, 2012

Checking out ChemCam View

This mosaic shows the calibration target for the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity rover, as...

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NASA image: Details on Silica-Rich Elk Target near Marias Pass
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Dec 17, 2015

Details on Silica-Rich Elk Target near Marias Pass

This image from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows detailed texture...

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NASA image: Iron-Nickel Meteorite Zapped by Mars Rover Laser
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Nov 2, 2016

Iron-Nickel Meteorite Zapped by Mars Rover Laser

The dark, golf-ball-size object in this composite, colorized view from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument...

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NASA image: Readying ChemCam
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Aug 17, 2012

Readying ChemCam

This image shows the calibration target for the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity rover. The...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Rocknest 3 Imaged by Curiosity ChemCam
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Nov 26, 2012

Mars Rock Rocknest 3 Imaged by Curiosity ChemCam

This view of a rock called Rocknest 3 combines two images taken by the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on...

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NASA image: Boron in Calcium Sulfate Vein at Catabola, Mars
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Dec 13, 2016

Boron in Calcium Sulfate Vein at Catabola, Mars

The highest concentration of boron measured on Mars, as of late 2016, is in this mineral vein, called "Catabola,"...

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NASA image: Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover

The two main parts of the ChemCam laser instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission are shown in this...

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NASA image: Example of a Spectrum from Curiosity ChemCam Instrument
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Nov 28, 2011

Example of a Spectrum from Curiosity ChemCam Instrument

This image provides an example of the type of data collected by the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA...

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NASA image: ChemCam Spectrum from Martian Rock Target Ithaca
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Dec 5, 2013

ChemCam Spectrum from Martian Rock Target Ithaca

This graph shows a spectrum recorded by the Chemistry and Camera instrument ChemCam in NASA Curiosity Mars rover; it...

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NASA image: Drilled Hole and ChemCam Marks at Cumberland
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Jun 5, 2013

Drilled Hole and ChemCam Marks at Cumberland

The Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity was used to check the composition of gray...

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NASA image: Dust Detection by Curiosity ChemCam
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Apr 8, 2013

Dust Detection by Curiosity ChemCam

The ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity Mars rover fired its laser 50 times at its onboard graphite target showing...

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NASA image: Curiosity ChemCam Removes Dust
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Apr 8, 2013

Curiosity ChemCam Removes Dust

This pair of images taken a few minutes apart show how laser firing by NASA Mars rover Curiosity removes dust from...

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NASA image: Curiosity ChemCam Analyzes Rocks, Soils and Dust
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Apr 8, 2013

Curiosity ChemCam Analyzes Rocks, Soils and Dust

This diagram shows how materials analyzed by the ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity Mars rover during the first...

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NASA image: ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing
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Dec 23, 2010

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

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NASA image: Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser During Tests
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Sep 21, 2010

Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser During Tests

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

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NASA image: Detail Observed from 10 Feet away with Curiosity ChemCam
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Nov 28, 2011

Detail Observed from 10 Feet away with Curiosity ChemCam

This image displays the type of detail discernable with the telescopic camera of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam...

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NASA image: ChemCam Mosaic of Gediz Vallis Ridge
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Feb 8, 2023

ChemCam Mosaic of Gediz Vallis Ridge

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its ChemCam instrument to view boulders on Gediz Vallis Ridge Nov. 15 to 17, 2022,...

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NASA image: Housedon Hill Mosaic Taken by Curiosity's ChemCam
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Dec 21, 2020

Housedon Hill Mosaic Taken by Curiosity's ChemCam

This mosaic shows various scenes captured from a location called "Housedon Hill" by the ChemCam instrument aboard...

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NASA image: Curiosity First Rock Star
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Aug 17, 2012

Curiosity First Rock Star

This mosaic image shows the first target NASA Curiosity rover aims to zap ChemCam instrument. ChemCam will be firing...

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NASA image: Where Boron? Mars Rover Detects It
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Dec 13, 2016

Where Boron? Mars Rover Detects It

This map shows the route driven by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover (blue line) and locations where the rover's Chemistry...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Finds and Examines a Meteorite on Mars
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Nov 2, 2016

Curiosity Rover Finds and Examines a Meteorite on Mars

The dark, smooth-surfaced object at the center of this Oct. 30, 2016, image from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's...

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NASA image: Curiosity's ChemCam Views a Rock Shaped Like Coral
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Aug 4, 2025

Curiosity's ChemCam Views a Rock Shaped Like Coral

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used the Remote Micro Imager, part of its ChemCam instrument, to view this wind-eroded...

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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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