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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 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: Slight Blurring in Newer Image from Mars Orbiter
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Feb 9, 2018

Slight Blurring in Newer Image from Mars Orbiter

These two frames were taken of the same place on Mars by the same orbiting camera before (left) and after some...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech
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Jan 20, 2020

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech.

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NASA image: Mars Orbiter Sizes Up Passing Comet
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Nov 7, 2014

Mars Orbiter Sizes Up Passing Comet

Five images of comet Siding Spring taken within a 35-minute period as it passed near Mars on Oct. 19, 2014, provide...

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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 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: New Mars Camera First Image of Mars from Mapping Orbit Full Frame
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Oct 1, 2006

New Mars Camera First Image of Mars from Mapping Orbit Full Frame

New Mars Camera First Image of Mars from Mapping Orbit Full Frame

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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: Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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Dec 10, 2013

Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter, Thermal Emission Imaging System

This image taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbite on May 19, 2010, shows an impact crater that had not existed...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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May 15, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

This most recent artist rendering shows NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Tracks, Viewed from Orbit in December 2013
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Jan 9, 2014

Curiosity Rover Tracks, Viewed from Orbit in December 2013

Two parallel tracks left by the wheels of NASA Curiosity Mars rover cross rugged ground in this portion of an...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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May 15, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

This most recent artist rendering shows NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science...

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NASA image: Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2
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Jun 30, 2014

Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

This illustration highlights key events in the launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, beginning with its...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

Members of the Airbus team preparing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft for launch pause for a photo inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is loaded with propellants during processing activities inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is loaded with propellants during processing activities inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is loaded with propellants during processing activities inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Spacecraft Transfer at Astrotech
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Spacecraft Transfer at Astrotech

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is transferred between buildings as it undergoes prelaunch processing at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 11, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen, Saturday, July 12,...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen, Saturday, July 12,...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen during sunrise,...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen during sunrise,...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen during sunrise,...

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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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