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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: Happy Birthday, Curiosity!
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Aug 5, 2013

Happy Birthday, Curiosity!

On August 5, 2012 (PDT), NASA's Curiosity rover touched down on the Red Planet. Aboard was the Sample Analysis at...

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up
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Oct 24, 2013

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up
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Oct 24, 2013

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up
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Oct 24, 2013

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up
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Oct 24, 2013

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up
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Oct 24, 2013

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up
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Oct 24, 2013

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

Mars Curiosity Wheel Mock-up

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NASA image: Mount Sharp 'Photobombs' Curiosity
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Jan 31, 2018

Mount Sharp 'Photobombs' Curiosity

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle on Vera Rubin Ridge, which it's been...

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NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay (Highlighted)
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Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay (Highlighted)

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

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NASA image: Curiosity's Dusty Selfie
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Jun 20, 2018

Curiosity's Dusty Selfie

A self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity rover taken on Sol 2082 (June 15, 2018). A Martian dust storm has reduced...

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NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay
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Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

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NASA image: Curiosity Successfully Drills "Duluth"
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May 23, 2018

Curiosity Successfully Drills "Duluth"

A close-up image of a 2-inch-deep hole produced using a new drilling technique for NASA's Curiosity rover. The hole...

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NASA image: Earth to Mars: How NASA Keeps Curiosity Connected (Mars Report)
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Sep 12, 2024

Earth to Mars: How NASA Keeps Curiosity Connected (Mars Report)

NASA’s Curiosity rover is exploring a scientifically exciting area on Mars, but communicating with the mission team...

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity mission
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars Curiosity mission

NASA welcomed hundreds of children and accompanying adults to its INFINITY visitor center on Aug. 4, offering...

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NASA image: Mars Curiosity mission
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars Curiosity mission

NASA welcomed hundreds of children and accompanying adults to its INFINITY visitor center on Aug. 4, offering...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover’s Most Challenging Climb Yet (Mars Report - August 2023)
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity Rover’s Most Challenging Climb Yet (Mars Report - August 2023)

NASA’s Curiosity rover recently made its most challenging climb on Mars. Curiosity faced a steep, slippery slope on...

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune
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Jan 29, 2016

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at "Namib Dune," where the rover's activities...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

A small-scaled model of NASA's Curiosity rover is seen at a public event observing the first anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Looking Toward Curiosity Study Areas, Spring 2015
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May 8, 2015

Looking Toward Curiosity Study Areas, Spring 2015

This detailed panorama from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a view toward two areas...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jim Green, director, Planetary Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks at a public event at NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at a public event at NASA Headquarters observing the first anniversary of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jim Green, director, Planetary Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks at a public event at NASA...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Sam Scimemi, director, NASA's International Space Station Program, speaks at a public event at NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jim Green, director, Planetary Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, answers a question at a public event at...

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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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