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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: Advanced Concept
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Mar 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is an illustration of the Ares I concept. The first stage will be a single, five-segment solid rocket booster...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of Ares I which is an in-line, two-stage rocket that will transport the Orion Crew...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of the Ares I crew launch vehicle, left, and Ares V cargo launch vehicle. Ares I...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Sample Retrieval Lander Concept Illustration
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Apr 21, 2022

Mars Sample Retrieval Lander Concept Illustration

This illustration shows a concept for a proposed NASA Sample Retrieval Lander that would carry a small rocket (about...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Sample Return Concept Illustration
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Jul 27, 2022

Mars Sample Return Concept Illustration

This illustration shows a concept for multiple robots that would team up to ferry to Earth samples of rocks and soil...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of the Ares I crew launch vehicle during launch and the Ares V cargo launch vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, Artist Concept
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Mar 29, 2005

Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, Artist Concept

This illustration depicts a concept for NASA Mars Telecommunications Orbiter in flight around Mars.

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aerobraking Artist Concept
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Dec 10, 2003

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aerobraking Artist Concept

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter dips into the thin martian atmosphere to adjust its orbit in this artist concept...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over Pole Artist Concept
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Dec 10, 2003

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over Pole Artist Concept

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter passes over the planet south polar region in this artist concept illustration.

JPL
NASA image: Caught: A Supernova Shock Breakout Artist Concept
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Mar 21, 2016

Caught: A Supernova Shock Breakout Artist Concept

The brilliant flash of an exploding star shockwave -- what astronomers call the hock breakout -- is illustrated in...

JPL
NASA image: Dwarf Planet Ceres, Artist Impression
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Jan 22, 2014

Dwarf Planet Ceres, Artist Impression

Dwarf planet Ceres is located in the main asteroid belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, as illustrated in...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Laser Communication Demonstration, Artist Concept
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Mar 29, 2005

Mars Laser Communication Demonstration, Artist Concept

This illustration depicts a concept for operation of an optical communications system on NASA Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over Nilosyrtis Artist Concept
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Dec 10, 2003

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over Nilosyrtis Artist Concept

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter passes above a portion of the planet called Nilosyrtis Mensae in this artist...

JPL
NASA image: Artist Concept - Illustration Cutaway View - Skylab (SL)-1 Orbital Workshop (OWS)
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May 23, 1973

Artist Concept - Illustration Cutaway View - Skylab (SL)-1 Orbital Workshop (OWS)

S73-23918 (May 1973) --- An artist's concept illustrating a cutaway view of the Skylab 1 Orbital Workshop (OWS). The...

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NASA image: Saturn Ring Rain Artist Concept
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Apr 10, 2013

Saturn Ring Rain Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates how charged water particles flow into the Saturnian atmosphere from the planet...

JPL
NASA image: Odyssey over Martian Sunrise, 3-D  Artist Concept
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Oct 28, 2003

Odyssey over Martian Sunrise, 3-D Artist Concept

NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above a portion of the planet that is rotating into the sunlight in this artist...

JPL
NASA image: Odyssey over Mars South Pole in 3-D  Artist Concept
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Oct 28, 2003

Odyssey over Mars South Pole in 3-D Artist Concept

NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above Mars south pole in this artist concept illustration. 3D glasses are...

JPL
NASA image: Prehistoric Black Hole Artist Concept
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Mar 17, 2010

Prehistoric Black Hole Artist Concept

This artist conception illustrates one of the most primitive supermassive black holes known central black dot at the...

JPL
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Express, Artist Concept
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Oct 22, 2003

Mars Express, Artist Concept

The European Space Agency Mars Express spacecraft is depicted in orbit around Mars in this artist concept...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS CONCEPT IMAGE SHOWS THE ARES V CARGO LAUNCH VEHICLE. THE HEAVY LIFTING ARES V IS NASA'S PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR...

MSFC
NASA image: Y Dwarf Chillin in Space Artist Concept
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Aug 23, 2011

Y Dwarf Chillin in Space Artist Concept

This artist conception illustrates what a Y

JPL
NASA image: Planets Under a Red Sun Artist Concept
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Apr 8, 2011

Planets Under a Red Sun Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates a young, red dwarf star surrounded by three planets. NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Twilight Artist Concept
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Jul 30, 2007

Phoenix Twilight Artist Concept

In this artist concept illustration, NASA Phoenix Mars Lander begins to shut down operations as winter sets in. The...

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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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