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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: First THEMIS Infrared and Visible Images of Mars
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Nov 13, 2001

First THEMIS Infrared and Visible Images of Mars

This picture shows both a visible and a thermal infrared image taken by the thermal emission imaging system on NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Color Infrared, Terra Sirenum
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Mar 1, 2002

Color Infrared, Terra Sirenum

This is the first high-resolution color infrared image taken of Mars. The image was constructed using three of the...

JPL
NASA image: 2001 Mars Odyssey Images Earth Visible and Infrared
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Apr 26, 2001

2001 Mars Odyssey Images Earth Visible and Infrared

NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey Thermal Emission Imaging System THEMIS acquired these images of the Earth using its visible...

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NASA image: Improved Infrared Imaging from Changed Odyssey Orbit
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Jun 22, 2009

Improved Infrared Imaging from Changed Odyssey Orbit

Pastel colors swirl across Mars, revealing differences in the composition and nature of the surface in this...

JPL
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes IR
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Oct 20, 2009

Rabe Crater Dunes IR

The Thermal Emission Imaging System aboard NASA Mars Odyssey captured this daytime infrared image of Rabe Crater...

JPL
NASA image: Four Images of Morning Frost on Mars
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May 5, 2022

Four Images of Morning Frost on Mars

Martian surface frost, made up largely of carbon dioxide, appears blueish-white in these images from the Thermal...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Odyssey Observes Deimos
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Feb 22, 2018

Mars Odyssey Observes Deimos

Colors in this image of the Martian moon Deimos indicate a range of surface temperatures detected by observing the...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Odyssey Observes Phobos
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Feb 22, 2018

Mars Odyssey Observes Phobos

Colors in this image of the Martian moon Phobos indicate a range of surface temperatures detected by observing the...

JPL
NASA image: Odyssey Views Phobos in Visible Light: April 24, 2019
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey Views Phobos in Visible Light: April 24, 2019

This movie shows the Martian moon Phobos as viewed in visible light by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter on April 24,...

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NASA image: Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos in Visible Light
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos in Visible Light

This movie shows three views of the Martian moon Phobos as viewed in visible light by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: ED07-0210-3
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Sep 13, 2007

ED07-0210-3

The instruments that make up the Ames Autonomous Module Scanner (AMS) that provided precise thermal-infrared imaging...

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NASA image: Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos

These are three different views of the Martian moon Phobos, as seen by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter using its...

JPL
NASA image: Phobos: Comparing Infrared and Visible Light Views
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May 9, 2019

Phobos: Comparing Infrared and Visible Light Views

These are two views of the same observation of the Martian moon Phobos taken in both infrared and visible light by...

JPL
NASA image: Odyssey Views Phobos: April 24, 2019
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey Views Phobos: April 24, 2019

Taken on April 24, 2019, this rainbow-colored image shows the Martian moon Phobos, as viewed by NASA's 2001 Mars...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0103
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0103

The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter is safely placed on a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0102
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC01pp0102

The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter comes to rest on a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2....

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NASA image: KSC01pp0099
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC01pp0099

In the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2, workers help guide the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter to a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0102
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0102

The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter comes to rest on a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2....

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NASA image: KSC01pp0264
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Jan 29, 2001

KSC01pp0264

Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 adjust the placement of the Thermal Emission Imaging...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0190
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Jan 24, 2001

KSC01pp0190

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF 2), workers attach a crane to the Gamma Ray...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0193
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Jan 24, 2001

KSC-01PP-0193

Technicians guide The Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS); into place to be installed on the Mars Odyssey Orbiter in the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0190
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Jan 24, 2001

KSC-01PP-0190

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF 2), workers attach a crane to the Gamma Ray...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0101
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC01pp0101

In the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2, workers help guide the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0099
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0099

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, workers help guide the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter to a...

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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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