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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: The Biggest Microscopic Image Ever
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Mar 9, 2004

The Biggest Microscopic Image Ever

The Biggest Microscopic Image Ever

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NASA image: Microscopic Image Inside Endurance
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Jun 23, 2004

Microscopic Image Inside Endurance

Microscopic Image Inside Endurance

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NASA image: Microscope Image of Scavenged Particles
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Sep 30, 2008

Microscope Image of Scavenged Particles

Microscope Image of Scavenged Particles

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NASA image: Microscopic Image of Martian Surface Material on a Silicone Substrate
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Jun 13, 2008

Microscopic Image of Martian Surface Material on a Silicone Substrate

Microscopic Image of Martian Surface Material on a Silicone Substrate

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NASA image: Microscope Image of a Martian Soil Surface Sample
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Sep 30, 2008

Microscope Image of a Martian Soil Surface Sample

Microscope Image of a Martian Soil Surface Sample

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NASA image: Spirit Examines Light-Toned Halley Microscopic Image
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Jun 28, 2006

Spirit Examines Light-Toned Halley Microscopic Image

Spirit Examines Light-Toned Halley Microscopic Image

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NASA image: Locations of Microscopic Imager Observations on Tisdale 2
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Sep 1, 2011

Locations of Microscopic Imager Observations on Tisdale 2

This image taken by the NASA Mars rover Opportunity shows locations of the microscopic imager observations on a rock...

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NASA image: First Atomic Force Microscope Image from Mars
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Jul 11, 2008

First Atomic Force Microscope Image from Mars

This calibration image presents three-dimensional data from the atomic force microscope on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander,...

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NASA image: Opportunity View of Private Joseph Field on Mars
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Dec 7, 2016

Opportunity View of Private Joseph Field on Mars

This image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines four images from the microscopic imager on the robotic...

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NASA image: Opportunity Inspects Gasconade on Spirit Mound of Mars
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Dec 7, 2016

Opportunity Inspects Gasconade on Spirit Mound of Mars

This relatively bright outcropping of rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope
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Jun 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope

iss073e0134904 (June 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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NASA image: Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1990
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Aug 21, 2009

Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1990

This mosaic image was taken with the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit to get a look...

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NASA image: Martian Soil in 3-D
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Jan 16, 2004

Martian Soil in 3-D

This image taken by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the powdery soil of Mars in...

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NASA image: Mars Life? - Microscopic Tubular Structures
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Aug 9, 1996

Mars Life? - Microscopic Tubular Structures

This electron microscope image shows extremely tiny tubular structures that are possible microscopic fossils of...

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NASA image: Mars Life? - Microscopic Egg-shaped Structures
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Aug 9, 1996

Mars Life? - Microscopic Egg-shaped Structures

This electron microscope image shows egg-shaped structures, some of which may be possible microscopic fossils of...

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NASA image: Adirondack Post-Drill 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

Adirondack Post-Drill 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: Penny for Your Reference
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Jan 16, 2004

Penny for Your Reference

This close-up image of a penny shows the degree to which the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: A Clean Adirondack 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

A Clean Adirondack 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: Schematic Animation of Phoenix Microscope Station
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Jun 13, 2008

Schematic Animation of Phoenix Microscope Station

This image shows the workings of the microscope station of the Microscopy, Electrochemistry and Conductivity...

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NASA image: Mars Life? - Microscopic Tube-like Structures
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Aug 9, 1996

Mars Life? - Microscopic Tube-like Structures

This electron microscope image is a close-up of the center part of photo number S96-12301....

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NASA image: Microtunnels in Yamato Meteorite From Mars
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Feb 27, 2014

Microtunnels in Yamato Meteorite From Mars

This scanning electron microscope image of a polished thin section of a meteorite from Mars shows tunnels and curved...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0025978 (May 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0027806 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: Mars Life? - Microscopic Structures
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Aug 9, 1996

Mars Life? - Microscopic Structures

In the center of this electron microscope image of a small chip from a meteorite are several tiny structures that...

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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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