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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: Opportunity Slices into the Surface of Mars
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Feb 25, 2004

Opportunity Slices into the Surface of Mars

Opportunity Slices into the Surface of Mars

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NASA image: Mars Surface Beneath Phoenix
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May 30, 2008

Mars Surface Beneath Phoenix

Mars Surface Beneath Phoenix

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NASA image: Surface Stereo Imager on Mars, Face-On
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Oct 3, 2008

Surface Stereo Imager on Mars, Face-On

Surface Stereo Imager on Mars, Face-On

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NASA image: Mars Surface Layers in Infrared
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Jun 17, 2002

Mars Surface Layers in Infrared

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows signs of layering exposed at the surface in a region of Mars...

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NASA image: InSight on the Surface of Mars
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Jan 25, 2018

InSight on the Surface of Mars

An artist's rendition of the InSight lander operating on the surface of Mars. InSight, short for Interior...

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NASA image: Mars Surface Layers in Infrared
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May 29, 2002

Mars Surface Layers in Infrared

Infrared imaging from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows signs of layering exposed at the surface in a region of...

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NASA image: MOLA Global Map of Surface Gradients on Mars
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Oct 6, 2000

MOLA Global Map of Surface Gradients on Mars

MOLA Global Map of Surface Gradients on Mars

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NASA image: Surface Stereo Imager on Mars, Side View
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Oct 3, 2008

Surface Stereo Imager on Mars, Side View

Surface Stereo Imager on Mars, Side View

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NASA image: Mars Polar Lander Site Surface Details
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May 16, 2000

Mars Polar Lander Site Surface Details

Mars Polar Lander Site Surface Details

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NASA image: Viking Lander 1 U.S. Flag on Mars Surface
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Feb 28, 1997

Viking Lander 1 U.S. Flag on Mars Surface

Viking Lander 1 U.S. Flag on Mars Surface

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NASA image: Mars Surface near Viking Lander 1 Footpad
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May 30, 2008

Mars Surface near Viking Lander 1 Footpad

Mars Surface near Viking Lander 1 Footpad

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NASA image: Mars - Surface Temperature South Polar Region
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Nov 10, 1997

Mars - Surface Temperature South Polar Region

Mars - Surface Temperature South Polar Region

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NASA image: Mars Surfaces at 15.6°N Latitude, March 1999
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Sep 18, 2000

Mars Surfaces at 15.6°N Latitude, March 1999

Mars Surfaces at 15.6°N Latitude, March 1999

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NASA image: Boulder Big Joe And Surface Changes On Mars
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Dec 12, 1996

Boulder Big Joe And Surface Changes On Mars

Boulder Big Joe And Surface Changes On Mars http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00397

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NASA image: Viking Lander 2 First Picture On The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 12, 1996

Viking Lander 2 First Picture On The Surface Of Mars

Viking Lander 2 First Picture On The Surface Of Mars http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00396

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NASA image: The United States Flag Stands On The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 12, 1996

The United States Flag Stands On The Surface Of Mars

The flag of the United States stands on the surface of Mars. It is mounted on the housing of NASA's Viking 1's...

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NASA image: First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface
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Dec 12, 1996

First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface

This is the first photograph ever taken on the surface of the planet Mars. It was obtained by Viking 1 just minutes...

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NASA image: The Dark Surfaces of Mars: Mantles and Sand Sheets
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Apr 24, 2000

The Dark Surfaces of Mars: Mantles and Sand Sheets

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor shows dark, blanketed or mantled surfaces in the Sinus Sabaeus region...

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NASA image: Device for Lowering Mars Science Laboratory Rover to the Surface
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Nov 19, 2008

Device for Lowering Mars Science Laboratory Rover to the Surface

This is hardware for controlling the final lowering of NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover to the surface of Mars...

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NASA image: Color Image of Phoenix Lander on Mars Surface
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May 27, 2008

Color Image of Phoenix Lander on Mars Surface

This is an enhanced-color image from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment HiRISE...

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NASA image: First Asteroid Image from the Surface of Mars
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Apr 24, 2014

First Asteroid Image from the Surface of Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover has caught the first image of asteroids taken from the surface of Mars. The image includes...

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NASA image: MGS Mars Orbiter Laser MOLA Surface Topography of Northern Hemisphere
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Oct 13, 1997

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser MOLA Surface Topography of Northern Hemisphere

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser MOLA Surface Topography of Northern Hemisphere

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NASA image: Five Years of Monitoring Mars Daytime Surface Temperatures Animation
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Sep 19, 2005

Five Years of Monitoring Mars Daytime Surface Temperatures Animation

Five Years of Monitoring Mars Daytime Surface Temperatures Animation

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on the Martian Surface (Artist's Concept)
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Jul 14, 2020

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on the Martian Surface (Artist's Concept)

In this artist's concept, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter stands on the Red Planet's surface as NASA's Mars 2020...

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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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