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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: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The full Moon sets in the fog behind the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft...

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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: Opportunity Tracks Seen from Orbit
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Jan 24, 2005

Opportunity Tracks Seen from Orbit

Opportunity Tracks Seen from Orbit

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NASA image: An Annotated Guide to the First Orbital Image
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Mar 30, 2011

An Annotated Guide to the First Orbital Image

An Annotated Guide to the First Orbital Image

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NASA image: Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View
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May 8, 2006

Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View

Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View

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NASA image: Rover Tracks Seen from Orbit
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Sep 27, 2004

Rover Tracks Seen from Orbit

Rover Tracks Seen from Orbit

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NASA image: Orbital Mosaic of Mercury North Pole
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Apr 8, 2013

Orbital Mosaic of Mercury North Pole

Orbital Mosaic of Mercury North Pole

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NASA image: A Regional View of Mars on Orbit 63
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Feb 12, 1998

A Regional View of Mars on Orbit 63

A Regional View of Mars on Orbit 63

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NASA image: Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Passes
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Nov 10, 1997

Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Passes

Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Passes

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NASA image: Europa 6th Orbit NIMS Data
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Mar 26, 1998

Europa 6th Orbit NIMS Data

Europa 6th Orbit NIMS Data

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NASA image: Eros: The First Look from Orbit
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May 7, 2000

Eros: The First Look from Orbit

Eros: The First Look from Orbit

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Anna Michalak, an Orbiting Carbon Observatory science team member from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, speaks...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing are positioned for installation around the Solar...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

One half of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing is positioned for installation around the Solar Orbiter...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing come together around the Solar Orbiter spacecraft...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing come together around the Solar Orbiter spacecraft...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is prepared for encapsulation in the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is prepared for encapsulation in the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is prepared for encapsulation in the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing are positioned for installation around the Solar...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is prepared for encapsulation in the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing come together around the Solar Orbiter spacecraft...

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

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation at Astrotech

Both halves of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing are positioned for installation around the Solar...

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NASA image: One of the Two Scientific Airlocks on the Orbital Workshop Section
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Jun 22, 1973

One of the Two Scientific Airlocks on the Orbital Workshop Section

This close up view of one of the two scientific airlocks on the Skylab Orbital Workshop Section was taken from the...

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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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