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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: Hazcam Prototype
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Nov 1, 2017

Hazcam Prototype

This image shows one of the enhanced engineering cameras with a prototype lens for the Hazcams, which will watch for...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Hazcam Catches a Dusty Wind Gust
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Apr 6, 2022

Curiosity's Hazcam Catches a Dusty Wind Gust

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used one of its Hazard-Avoidance Cameras (Hazcams) to catch this dusty wind gust blowing...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Hazcams Capture a Day on Mars
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Jan 8, 2024

Curiosity's Hazcams Capture a Day on Mars

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover recorded two 25-frame videos showing the passage of 12 hours on Nov. 8, 2023, the...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance Hazcam First Drive
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Mar 5, 2021

Perseverance Hazcam First Drive

This image was captured while NASA's Perseverance rover drove on Mars for the first time on March 4, 2021. One of...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

This first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) on the underside of NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

This high-resolution image showing one of the six wheels aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, which landed on Feb....

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NASA image: Mars Rover Step Toward Possible Resumption of Drilling
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Oct 23, 2017

Mars Rover Step Toward Possible Resumption of Drilling

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover conducted a test on Oct. 17, 2017, as part of the rover team's development of a new way...

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NASA image: One Down, Many Kilometers to Go
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Jul 17, 2013

One Down, Many Kilometers to Go

NASA Curiosity Mars rover captured this image on with its Hazcam just after completing a drive that took the mission...

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NASA image: Curiosity Drill in Place for Load Testing Before Drilling
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Jan 28, 2013

Curiosity Drill in Place for Load Testing Before Drilling

The percussion drill in the turret of tools at the end of the robotic arm of NASA Mars rover Curiosity has been...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Shadow and Tracks on Martian Slope
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Mar 31, 2016

Opportunity Shadow and Tracks on Martian Slope

A shadow and wheel tracks of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity appear in this image taken by a rear hazard...

JPL
NASA image: Candidate Drilling Target on Mars Doesnt Pass Exam
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Aug 22, 2014

Candidate Drilling Target on Mars Doesnt Pass Exam

This image from the front Hazcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows the rover drill in place during a test of...

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NASA image: Black and White: Smoke Plume from Perseverance's Descent Stage
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Feb 24, 2021

Black and White: Smoke Plume from Perseverance's Descent Stage

This image from one of the rear Hazard Cameras, or Hazcams, aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, shows a smoke...

JPL
NASA image: Shadow Portrait of NASA Rover Opportunity on Martian Slope
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Mar 27, 2014

Shadow Portrait of NASA Rover Opportunity on Martian Slope

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity caught its own silhouette in this late-afternoon image from the rover rear...

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NASA image: Perseverance's First Full-Color Look at Mars
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Feb 19, 2021

Perseverance's First Full-Color Look at Mars

This is the first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) on the underside of...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance's Big Wheel
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Feb 19, 2021

Perseverance's Big Wheel

This high-resolution image shows one of the six wheels aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, which landed on Feb....

JPL
NASA image: Jezero Crater's Yori Pass
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Nov 17, 2022

Jezero Crater's Yori Pass

This image of "Yori Pass" was taken by one of the Hazard-Avoidance Cameras (Hazcams) on NASA's Perseverance Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Front Left Hazcam – Two Year Movie
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Feb 17, 2023

Front Left Hazcam – Two Year Movie

This movie is made from images taken by the Mars Perseverance rover's Front Left Hazard Avoidance Camera between Sol...

JPL
NASA image: Enchanted View of Jezero Rocks
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Jun 29, 2022

Enchanted View of Jezero Rocks

This image of the "Enchanted Lake" rocky outcrop, informally named after a landmark in Alaska's Katmai National Park...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Showing Some Inflight Heat
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Nov 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Showing Some Inflight Heat

An electrical cable can be seen snaking its way along insulation material in this image of the interior of the Mars...

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NASA image: View From Camera Not Used During Curiosity's First Six Months on Mars
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Dec 8, 2017

View From Camera Not Used During Curiosity's First Six Months on Mars

This view of Curiosity's left-front and left-center wheels and of marks made by wheels on the ground in the...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Bit Carousel
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Jan 7, 2022

Perseverance's Bit Carousel

This image taken by the front left hazard camera (hazcam) aboard NASA's Mars Perseverance rover shows the cored-rock...

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NASA image: Multiple Views of Perseverance's Wheels Wiggling
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Mar 5, 2021

Multiple Views of Perseverance's Wheels Wiggling

These sets of animated GIFs show seven views of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover wiggling its wheels on March 4, 2021,...

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NASA image: Before and After Perseverance Sample Tube Shake
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Jan 21, 2022

Before and After Perseverance Sample Tube Shake

The robotic arm on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its percussive drill to eject fragments of cored rock from a...

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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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