Cameras API Reference
List All Cameras
GET /api/v2/cameras
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
"https://api.marsvista.dev/api/v2/cameras"Available Cameras
Different rovers have different cameras. Use the camera abbreviation in queries.
Curiosity Cameras
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FHAZ | Front Hazard Avoidance Camera | Obstacle detection in front |
| RHAZ | Rear Hazard Avoidance Camera | Obstacle detection behind |
| MAST | Mast Camera | High-res panoramic imaging |
| CHEMCAM | Chemistry and Camera Complex | Laser-induced spectroscopy |
| MAHLI | Mars Hand Lens Imager | Close-up rock/soil images |
| MARDI | Mars Descent Imager | Descent and ground imaging |
| NAVCAM | Navigation Camera | Wide-angle navigation |
Perseverance Cameras
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
|---|---|
| EDL_RUCAM | Rover Up-Look Camera |
| EDL_RDCAM | Rover Down-Look Camera |
| EDL_DDCAM | Descent Stage Down-Look Camera |
| EDL_PUCAM1 | Parachute Up-Look Camera A |
| EDL_PUCAM2 | Parachute Up-Look Camera B |
| NAVCAM_LEFT | Navigation Camera - Left |
| NAVCAM_RIGHT | Navigation Camera - Right |
| MCZ_LEFT | Mastcam-Z Left |
| MCZ_RIGHT | Mastcam-Z Right |
| FRONT_HAZCAM_LEFT_A | Front Hazard Camera Left A |
| FRONT_HAZCAM_RIGHT_A | Front Hazard Camera Right A |
| REAR_HAZCAM_LEFT | Rear Hazard Camera Left |
| REAR_HAZCAM_RIGHT | Rear Hazard Camera Right |
Querying by Camera
# Single camera
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
"https://api.marsvista.dev/api/v2/photos?cameras=NAVCAM"
# Multiple cameras
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
"https://api.marsvista.dev/api/v2/photos?cameras=NAVCAM,MAST,FHAZ"