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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: Two Large-Lobe Landing Sites for Rosetta
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Aug 25, 2014

Two Large-Lobe Landing Sites for Rosetta

This annotated image depicts the two potential landing sites for ESA Rosetta Philae lander that are on the comet...

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NASA image: Two Small-Lobe Landing Sites for Rosetta
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Aug 25, 2014

Two Small-Lobe Landing Sites for Rosetta

This annotated image depicts two of the five potential landing sites for ESA Rosetta mission Philae lander.

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NASA image: Curiosity Landing Site
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Apr 3, 2013

Curiosity Landing Site

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows Gale Crater, which contains the landing site of the...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of topographical layout of Taurus-Littrow landing site
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Oct 1, 1972

Artist's concept of topographical layout of Taurus-Littrow landing site

S72-49761 (October 1972) --- An artist's concept illustrating the topographical layout of the Taurus-Littrow landing...

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NASA image: View of approach to Apollo Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility
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Jul 20, 1959

View of approach to Apollo Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility

AS11-37-5437 (20 July 1969) --- The approach to Apollo Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility is seen in...

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NASA image: Northeast View from Viking Landing Site
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Dec 12, 1996

Northeast View from Viking Landing Site

This Mars view looks northeast from Nasa's Viking 1 and completes the 360 panorama of the landing site begun earlier...

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NASA image: Curiosity at Bradbury Landing Site in 3-D
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Oct 10, 2012

Curiosity at Bradbury Landing Site in 3-D

This stereo anaglyph shows NASA Mars rover Curiosity where it landed on Mars within Gale Crater, at a site now...

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NASA image: A Possible Landing Site for the 2020 Mission: Jezero Crater
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Mar 4, 2015

A Possible Landing Site for the 2020 Mission: Jezero Crater

This image shows a possible landing site for the 2020 Mission: Jezero Crater, as seen by NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay

AS10-27-3908 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 photograph of the lunar nearside looking westward across Apollo...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 landing sites from Apollo 14 spacecraft
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Feb 6, 1971

View of Apollo 16 landing sites from Apollo 14 spacecraft

AS14-69-9560 (February 1971) --- This 500mm vertical frame taken from the Apollo 14 spacecraft is of the Apollo 16...

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NASA image: Jezero Crater, Mars 2020's Landing Site
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May 15, 2019

Jezero Crater, Mars 2020's Landing Site

This image is of Jezero Crater on Mars, the landing site for NASA's Mars 2020 mission. It was taken by instruments...

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NASA image: Wide-angle view of Apollo 17 lunar landing site
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Dec 10, 1972

Wide-angle view of Apollo 17 lunar landing site

AS17-134-20435 (10 Dec. 1972) --- Wide-angle view of the Apollo 17 Taurus-Littrow lunar landing site. To the left in...

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NASA image: Staking out Curiosity Landing Site
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Aug 9, 2012

Staking out Curiosity Landing Site

The geological context for the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover is visible in this image mosaic obtained by the...

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NASA image: Landing Site Panorama, with the Heights of Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2012

Landing Site Panorama, with the Heights of Mount Sharp

This color panorama shows a 360-degree view of the landing site of NASA Curiosity rover, including the highest part...

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NASA image: A Possible Landing Site for NASA InSight Mission
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May 15, 2013

A Possible Landing Site for NASA InSight Mission

With NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter HiRISE camera and its powerful resolution, other mission teams can request...

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NASA image: Venus - Venera 8 Landing Site in Navka Region
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Sep 26, 1996

Venus - Venera 8 Landing Site in Navka Region

This image is a mosaic of 24 orbits of the Navka region of Venus. The image is centered at about 10 degrees south...

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NASA image: Measuring the Pulse of Mars
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Jan 25, 2018

Measuring the Pulse of Mars

Elysium Planitia, a flat-smooth plain just north of the equator makes for the perfect location from which to study...

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NASA image: Mars Landing Sites, Including Perseverance (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Mars Landing Sites, Including Perseverance (Illustration)

This map of Mars shows the landing site for NASA's Perseverance rover in relation to those of previous successful...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 photograph shows Sea of Tranquility near Apollo Landing Site 2
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 photograph shows Sea of Tranquility near Apollo Landing Site 2

AS10-31-4537 (18-26 May 1969) --- This near vertical photograph taken from the Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules...

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NASA image: Four Finalist Landing Site Candidates for Mars Science Laboratory
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Nov 19, 2008

Four Finalist Landing Site Candidates for Mars Science Laboratory

Out of more than 30 sites considered as possible landing targets for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, by...

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NASA image: 1st Manned Lunar Landing and 1st Robotic Mars Landing Commemorative Release: Viking 1 Landing Site in Chryse Planitia - Infrared Image
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Jul 22, 2002

1st Manned Lunar Landing and 1st Robotic Mars Landing Commemorative Release: Viking 1 Landing Site in Chryse Planitia - Infrared Image

This NASA Mars Odyssey image of NASA Viking 1 landing site was taken to commemorate the anniversaries of NASA Apollo...

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Jul 7, 1969

LUNAR LANDING - SITE 2 COMPARISONS

S69-38671 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Vertical view of Apollo 16 landing site located Descartes area lunar nearside
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Feb 1, 1971

Vertical view of Apollo 16 landing site located Descartes area lunar nearside

S71-44150 (February 1971) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 16 landing site located in the Descartes area on the...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Hadley-Apennine landing site with LRV traverses outlined
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Jun 1, 1971

Artist's concept of Hadley-Apennine landing site with LRV traverses outlined

S71-33433 (1 July 1971) --- An artist's concept of the Hadley-Apennine landing site, depicting the traverses planned...

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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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