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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: Phoenix Probe Inserted in Martian Soil
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Oct 29, 2008

Phoenix Probe Inserted in Martian Soil

Phoenix Probe Inserted in Martian Soil

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NASA image: Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted into Martian Soil
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Sep 4, 2008

Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted into Martian Soil

Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted into Martian Soil

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NASA image: Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil, Sol 46
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Dec 15, 2008

Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil, Sol 46

Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil, Sol 46

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NASA image: Artists Conception of Cassini Saturn Orbit Insertion
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Dec 11, 2002

Artists Conception of Cassini Saturn Orbit Insertion

Artists Conception of Cassini Saturn Orbit Insertion

JPL
NASA image: Gemini 10 prime crew in White Room preparing for insertion
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Jul 18, 1966

Gemini 10 prime crew in White Room preparing for insertion

S66-42737 (18 July 1966) --- In the White Room atop the Gemini launch vehicle, astronauts Michael Collins (left),...

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NASA image: Mercury Orbit Insertion Artist Concept
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Jun 6, 2007

Mercury Orbit Insertion Artist Concept

NASA MESSENGER prepares to perform the Mercury orbit insertion burn in this animated artist concept.

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NASA image: Orbit Insertion by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Artist Concept
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Jun 3, 2005

Orbit Insertion by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during the critical process of Mars orbit insertion.

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NASA image: Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil
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Jul 11, 2008

Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil

This image shows the first time that the four spikes of the NASA Phoenix Mars Lander thermal and electrical...

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NASA image: STS-127 Post-Insertion Training.
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Oct 7, 2008

STS-127 Post-Insertion Training.

STS-127 Post-Insertion Training. Building 9 - CCT II mockup.

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006707 (28 June 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006705 (28 June 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007331 (2 July 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006697 (28 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006699 (28 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007346 (2 July 2010) --- NASA astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson (background) and Shannon Walker, both...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007344 (2 July 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: Prime Crew - Stand Ready to be inserted
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Dec 15, 1965

Prime Crew - Stand Ready to be inserted

S65-66744 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Insertion of astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr. (foreground) and Thomas P. Stafford into...

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NASA image: Closeup View - Astronaut John Glenn - Insertion - Mercury Capsule - Cape
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Feb 20, 1962

Closeup View - Astronaut John Glenn - Insertion - Mercury Capsule - Cape

S62-01004 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission, participates in...

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NASA image: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities
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May 18, 2009

STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities

PHOTO DATE: 05-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW CCTII SUBJECT: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities...

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May 18, 2009

STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities

PHOTO DATE: 05-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW CCTII SUBJECT: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities...

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NASA image: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities
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May 18, 2009

STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities

PHOTO DATE: 05-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW CCTII SUBJECT: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities...

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NASA image: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities
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May 18, 2009

STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities

PHOTO DATE: 05-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW CCTII SUBJECT: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities...

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NASA image: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities
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May 18, 2009

STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities

PHOTO DATE: 05-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW CCTII SUBJECT: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities...

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NASA image: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities
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May 18, 2009

STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities

PHOTO DATE: 05-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW CCTII SUBJECT: STS-128 Preflight Training, Post Insertion Activities...

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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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