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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: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO Lifts Off
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Aug 12, 2005

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO Lifts Off

Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with a two-ton NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO on top, lifts off the...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Flying Over Mars
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Flying Over Mars

This frame from an animation shows NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter flying over NASA Curiosity shown in pink as the...

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NASA image: Beagle 2 Lander Observed by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
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Jan 16, 2015

Beagle 2 Lander Observed by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

This annotated image taken on Dec. 15, 2014 by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a bright feature interpreted...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter After Camera Installation
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Jan 7, 2005

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter After Camera Installation

A telescopic camera called the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, or HiRISE, was installed onto the main...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO Multipurpose Mission Successfully   Launched
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Aug 12, 2005

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO Multipurpose Mission Successfully Launched

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO launched at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket from Launch...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Observes Changes
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Feb 8, 2017

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Observes Changes

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been observing Mars in sharp detail for more than a decade, enabling it to...

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NASA image: Material Excavated by a Fresh Impact and Identified as Water Ice
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Sep 24, 2009

Material Excavated by a Fresh Impact and Identified as Water Ice

The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars, an instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) Edited Launch Coverage
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Jul 23, 2025

TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) Edited Launch Coverage

TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) Edited Launch Coverage

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NASA image: Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Shows Dusty Comet Spectrum
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Nov 7, 2014

Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Shows Dusty Comet Spectrum

The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars CRISM aboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter obtained this...

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NASA image: Images From Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Show Comet Coma
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Oct 24, 2014

Images From Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Show Comet Coma

These two infrared images of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring were taken by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging...

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NASA image: Where Moscoviense meets the Highlands
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Oct 6, 2009

Where Moscoviense meets the Highlands

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter catches the edge of Mare Moscoviense.

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NASA image: A Surprise Landslump in Melas Chasma
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Apr 16, 2014

A Surprise Landslump in Melas Chasma

A surprise landslump in Melas Chasma was observed by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

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NASA image: Bright Crater Rays and Boulders
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Aug 3, 2009

Bright Crater Rays and Boulders

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter sees bright crater rays and boulders.

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NASA image: Terraced Wall in Bürg Crater
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Jul 28, 2009

Terraced Wall in Bürg Crater

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter looks at a terraced wall in Burg Crater.

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NASA image: New Impact Site
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May 21, 2014

New Impact Site

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows impact craters.

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NASA image: Crisium Constellation Region of Interest
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Mar 11, 2010

Crisium Constellation Region of Interest

This NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows boulders on a wrinkle ridge in Mare Crisium.

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NASA image: High Noon at Tranquility Base
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Nov 9, 2009

High Noon at Tranquility Base

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captures high noon at Tranquility Base.

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NASA image: LROC First Look at the Apollo Landing Sites
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Jul 17, 2009

LROC First Look at the Apollo Landing Sites

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter first look at the Apollo landing sites.

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NASA image: Central Peak of Bullialdus Crater
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May 11, 2010

Central Peak of Bullialdus Crater

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of the floor of a crater in the Mare Frigoris.

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NASA image: Dante Crater Constellation Region of Interest
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Apr 21, 2010

Dante Crater Constellation Region of Interest

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows highlands terrain inside the Dante Crater.

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NASA image: One of CRISM's Final Maps of Mars
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Jun 23, 2022

One of CRISM's Final Maps of Mars

This 72-color near-global map of the Red Planet was captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) using its...

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NASA image: Mars Climate Sounder Artist Concept
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Jun 3, 2005

Mars Climate Sounder Artist Concept

This artist concept of NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter at Mars features one of its instruments -- the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: Orbiter Near Final Configuration
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Jan 7, 2005

Orbiter Near Final Configuration

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will be the largest spacecraft to orbit Mars, weighing 2,180 kilograms 4,796 pounds...

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NASA image: Bird Eye View of Mars
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Mar 3, 2004

Bird Eye View of Mars

This artist concept shows NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission over the red planet.

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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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