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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: Comet 67P Changes
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Mar 21, 2017

Comet 67P Changes

This image showcases changes identified in high-resolution images of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko during more...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release
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Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release

This composite image was taken by the navigation camera during the close approach phase of Stardust's Jan 2, 2004...

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NASA image: Rosetta Comet In Action Animation
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Aug 11, 2015

Rosetta Comet In Action Animation

A short-lived outburst from comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko was captured by Rosetta's OSIRIS narrow-angle camera on...

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NASA image: Comet Frozen In Time by NASA Radar
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Mar 24, 2016

Comet Frozen In Time by NASA Radar

These radar images of comet P/2016 BA14 were taken on March 23, 2016, by scientists using an antenna of NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets
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Oct 24, 2014

Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets

This image was taken by the Optical, Spectroscopic, and Infrared Remote Imaging System, Rosetta main onboard...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal
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Jan 2, 2004

Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal

On January 2, 2004 NASA's Stardust spacecraft made a close flyby of comet Wild 2 (pronounced "Vilt-2"). Among the...

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NASA image: Philae Lander Setting on Comet, with Cliff-Image Inset
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Dec 17, 2014

Philae Lander Setting on Comet, with Cliff-Image Inset

This graphic depicts the position of the Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission, and a nearby...

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NASA image: December 2014 View of Rosetta Destination Comet
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Dec 17, 2014

December 2014 View of Rosetta Destination Comet

This mosaic of images from the navigation camera on the European Space Agency Rosetta spacecraft shows the nucleus...

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NASA image: December 2014 View of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
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Dec 17, 2014

December 2014 View of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

This mosaic of images from the navigation camera on the ESA Rosetta spacecraft shows the nucleus of comet...

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NASA image: Rotating Shape Model of Rosetta Comet Target
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Jul 24, 2014

Rotating Shape Model of Rosetta Comet Target

Images of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko taken on July 14, 2014, by the OSIRIS imaging system aboard ESA Rosetta...

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NASA image: First Panoramic View from Comet Lander
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Nov 13, 2014

First Panoramic View from Comet Lander

The Philae lander of Europe Rosetta mission has returned the first panoramic image from the surface of a comet. The...

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NASA image: Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Oct. 5, 2013
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Jan 24, 2014

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Oct. 5, 2013

This image shows the most recent observations of the 2-mile-wide 4-kilometer-wide comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko,...

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NASA image: Philae Lander View of Perihelion Cliff on Comet Surface
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Dec 17, 2014

Philae Lander View of Perihelion Cliff on Comet Surface

From the location where it came to rest after bounces, the Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta...

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NASA image: First Touchdown Site of Comet Lander
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Nov 13, 2014

First Touchdown Site of Comet Lander

This image of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko marks the first touchdown point of the Philae lander of the European...

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NASA image: Comet NEOWISE and ISS
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Jul 18, 2020

Comet NEOWISE and ISS

The International Space Station, with a crew of five onboard, is seen in this 10 second exposure above comet...

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NASA image: Cliff Collapses on Rosetta Comet
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Mar 21, 2017

Cliff Collapses on Rosetta Comet

Several sites of cliff collapse on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko were identified during Rosetta's mission. The...

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NASA image: How to Cook a Comet
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Nov 21, 2013

How to Cook a Comet

A comet's journey through the solar syste is perilous and violent. Before it reaches Mars - at some 230 million...

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NASA image: Comet NEOWISE Over Rocket Park
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Jul 22, 2020

Comet NEOWISE Over Rocket Park

Comet NEOWISE passing over the Little Joe II rocket at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Rocket Park on July 22nd, 2020.

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NASA image: 3-D Models of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Nucleus
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Sep 5, 2003

3-D Models of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Nucleus

Hubble measured the size, shape and rotational period of the Rosetta mission backup target, comet...

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NASA image: Comet Lander View During First Bounce
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Dec 17, 2014

Comet Lander View During First Bounce

The Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission captured this view during its first bounce after...

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NASA image: Farewell Rosetta: ESA Mission to End on Comet Surface
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Sep 29, 2016

Farewell Rosetta: ESA Mission to End on Comet Surface

This view shows Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko as seen by the OSIRIS wide-angle camera on ESA's Rosetta spacecraft...

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NASA image: Rosetta Mission Destination: Comet 67P/Churnyumov-Gerasimenko
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Jul 17, 2014

Rosetta Mission Destination: Comet 67P/Churnyumov-Gerasimenko

This observation from ESA Rosetta spacecraft shows that comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko has a two-part shape. The...

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NASA image: Comet Siding Spring Seen Next to Mars
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet Siding Spring Seen Next to Mars

This composite NASA Hubble Space Telescope Image captures the positions of comet Siding Spring and Mars in a...

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NASA image: Rosetta Lander Captured Before/After Bounce
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Nov 18, 2014

Rosetta Lander Captured Before/After Bounce

The descent of its comet lander Philae was captured by ESA Rosetta spacecraft main camera as the lander approached...

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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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