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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: Artist's Concept of the Earth Entry System for Mars Sample Return
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Aug 3, 2023

Artist's Concept of the Earth Entry System for Mars Sample Return

This artist's concept shows Mars Sample Return Earth Entry System. The vehicle would bring curated Martian samples...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group Team Photo
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Jul 19, 2022

Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group Team Photo

The Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group gathered at the Keck Institute for Space Studies at Caltech for an...

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NASA image: First Meeting of Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group
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Jul 19, 2022

First Meeting of Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group

The Mars Sample Return Campaign Science Group gathered for their first meeting, at the Keck Institute for Space...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration
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Apr 21, 2022

Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration

This illustration shows a concept for a proposed NASA Mars lander-and-rocket combination that would play a key role...

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NASA image: To Mars and Back
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Mar 2, 2004

To Mars and Back

This artist concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows the launch of the martian sample back...

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NASA image: Rendezvous in Space
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Mar 2, 2004

Rendezvous in Space

This artist concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows rendezvous of the orbiting sample...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Pour
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Feb 15, 2024

OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Pour

Curation team members from the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) division at NASA’s Johnson...

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NASA image: Sampling Martian Soil
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Sep 24, 2004

Sampling Martian Soil

Sampling Martian Soil

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NASA image: Phoenix Test Sample Site
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Jun 2, 2008

Phoenix Test Sample Site

Phoenix Test Sample Site

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander With Solar Panels Deployed (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Sample Return Lander With Solar Panels Deployed (Artist's Concept)

This illustration of a Mars sample return mission's lander concept shows a spacecraft after touchdown on the Red...

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NASA image: Rendezvous in Martian Orbit Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Rendezvous in Martian Orbit Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the capture of a collection of Martian samples...

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NASA image: Soil Sample Site
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Jan 8, 1997

Soil Sample Site

Soil Sample Site http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00363

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NASA image: Vehicle for Lofting a Sample Approaches Mars Labeled Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Vehicle for Lofting a Sample Approaches Mars Labeled Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed NASA and European Space Agency collaboration on proposals for a Mars sample return...

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NASA image: Press Conference - OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Aug 30, 2023

Press Conference - OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Press Conference- OSIRIS-REx Sample Return from Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. August 30, 2023. NASA Previews...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Site Selection Trailer
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Dec 10, 2019

OSIRIS-REx Sample Site Selection Trailer

On September 8, 2016 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, OSIRIS-REx began its journey – the most ambitious sample collection...

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NASA image: Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a robotic arm transfers samples of Martian rock and...

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NASA image: Landing on Mars for a Short Stay Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Landing on Mars for a Short Stay Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays a rocket-powered descent stage lowering a...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth
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Nov 17, 2022

Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth

NASA and the European Space Agency are developing plans for one of the most ambitious campaigns ever attempted in...

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NASA image: How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report Oct. 19, 2022)
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Oct 26, 2022

How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report Oct. 19, 2022)

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is filling sample tubes with rocky material on the Red Planet as the agency works on...

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NASA image: Illustration of the Capture, Containment, and Return System for Mars Sample Return
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Apr 20, 2023

Illustration of the Capture, Containment, and Return System for Mars Sample Return

This illustration shows the proposed Capture, Containment, and Return System, a NASA payload on the European Space...

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NASA image: Miria Finckenor collects Optical Witness Samples and swab sample
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Feb 5, 2021

Miria Finckenor collects Optical Witness Samples and swab sample

Miria Finckenor collects Optical Witness Samples and swab samples for analysis to verify that the NEA Scout thermal...

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NASA image: Sample of Mid-latitude Southern Highlands
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Apr 7, 2006

Sample of Mid-latitude Southern Highlands

Sample of Mid-latitude Southern Highlands

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NASA image: Rasped Soil Sample in Phoenix Scoop
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Jul 16, 2008

Rasped Soil Sample in Phoenix Scoop

Rasped Soil Sample in Phoenix Scoop

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NASA image: Soil Sample Poised at TEGA Door
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Jun 6, 2008

Soil Sample Poised at TEGA Door

Soil Sample Poised at TEGA Door

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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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