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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: Martian Terrain
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Jul 9, 1997

Martian Terrain

Martian Terrain

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NASA image: Martian terrain near Pathfinder
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Jul 5, 1997

Martian terrain near Pathfinder

Martian terrain near Pathfinder

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NASA image: Contrasting Martian Terrains
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Aug 11, 2004

Contrasting Martian Terrains

Contrasting Martian Terrains

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NASA image: Martian Terrain as Viewed in AI4Mars
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Jun 12, 2020

Martian Terrain as Viewed in AI4Mars

Three images from the public tool AI4Mars show different kinds of Martian terrain as seen by NASA's Curiosity rover....

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NASA image: Phoenix Work Area Animation
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May 28, 2008

Phoenix Work Area Animation

This image from Sol 1 shows a mosaic of NASA Mars Phoenix digging area in the Martian terrain. Phoenix scientists...

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NASA image: Ridges and a Valley with Flow Fronts
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May 22, 2013

Ridges and a Valley with Flow Fronts

In the area between Crommelin and Firsoff craters, NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter saw heavily cratered terrain...

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NASA image: Sweeping View of the Columbia
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Dec 23, 2005

Sweeping View of the Columbia

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit obtained this stereo panorama of the surrounding Martian terrain in Gusev Crater...

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NASA image: Martian Landscape in 3-D
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Jan 10, 2004

Martian Landscape in 3-D

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, shows the rover lander and, in the background, the...

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NASA image: Eroding Terrain in Arabia Terra
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Dec 18, 2014

Eroding Terrain in Arabia Terra

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, approximately 1.5 x 3 kilometers, shows a sample of eroded Martian...

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NASA image: Mars in Stereo
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Jan 7, 2004

Mars in Stereo

Martian terrain is seen in this 3-D image taken by the panoramic camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. 3D...

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NASA image: Terra Tyrrhena
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Jan 28, 2003

Terra Tyrrhena

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows old, heavily cratered volcanic terrain in Terra Tyrrhena within...

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NASA image: View on the Way to Glenelg
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Oct 4, 2012

View on the Way to Glenelg

This 360-degree panorama from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the rocky terrain of Rocknest surrounding it as of its...

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NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Vertical Projection
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Vertical Projection

This 360-degree vertical projection was assembled from images taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exporation...

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NASA image: Geological Mapping of Hills in Martian Canyon
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Dec 12, 2014

Geological Mapping of Hills in Martian Canyon

Details of hilly terrain within a large Martian canyon are shown on a geological map based on observations from NASA...

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NASA image: Full-Circle Vista During Curiosity Approach to Dingo Gap Stereo
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Jan 29, 2014

Full-Circle Vista During Curiosity Approach to Dingo Gap Stereo

This stereo mosaic of images from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the terrain surrounding the rover position on the...

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NASA image: Terra Meridiani
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Apr 9, 2003

Terra Meridiani

This image by NASA Mars Odyssey illustrates the complex terrains within Terra Meridiani. This general region is one...

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NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Polar Projection
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Polar Projection

This 360-degree polar projection was assembled from images taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exporation...

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NASA image: Curiosity Roadside Discoveries
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Sep 27, 2012

Curiosity Roadside Discoveries

This map shows the path on Mars of NASA Curiosity rover toward Glenelg, an area where three terrains of scientific...

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NASA image: Western Edge of Mars Marth Crater, a Movie Location
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Oct 5, 2015

Western Edge of Mars Marth Crater, a Movie Location

In the best-selling novel "The Martian" and the movie based on it, stranded astronaut Mark Watney's adventures take...

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NASA image: Martian Glaciers and Brain Terrain
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Sep 18, 2013

Martian Glaciers and Brain Terrain

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows one of these icy lobate features wrapping around a small...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Martian Terrain - 3-D

This area of terrain near the Sagan Memorial Station was taken by NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D glasses are necessary to...

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NASA image: Rover, Airbags & Martian Terrain
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Jul 4, 1997

Rover, Airbags & Martian Terrain

This picture from Mars Pathfinder was taken at 9:30 AM in the martian morning (2:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time), after...

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NASA image: Traversing Martian Terrain
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Feb 6, 2004

Traversing Martian Terrain

This 3-D view from behind NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the path the rover has traveled since...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Martian Terrain - 3-D

This area of rocky terrain near the Sagan Memorial Station was taken by NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D glasses are...

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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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