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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 Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration
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Apr 21, 2022

Mars Sample Retrieval Lander-Mars Ascent Vehicle Launch Illustration

This illustration shows a concept for a proposed NASA Mars lander-and-rocket combination that would play a key role...

JPL
NASA image: NEO Surveyor in an Infrared Starfield Filled With Asteroids (Illustration)
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Dec 22, 2022

NEO Surveyor in an Infrared Starfield Filled With Asteroids (Illustration)

In this illustration showing NEO Surveyor, NASA's next-generation near-Earth object hunter, the spacecraft floats in...

JPL
NASA image: This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)
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Sep 13, 2000

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus...

AFRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

MSFC
NASA image: TOI 700 Artists' Illustration
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Jan 6, 2020

TOI 700 Artists' Illustration

TOI 700, a planetary system 100 light-years away in the constellation Dorado, is home to TOI 700 d, the first...

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NASA image: Artist Concept - Illustration Cutaway View - Skylab (SL)-1 Orbital Workshop (OWS)
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May 23, 1973

Artist Concept - Illustration Cutaway View - Skylab (SL)-1 Orbital Workshop (OWS)

S73-23918 (May 1973) --- An artist's concept illustrating a cutaway view of the Skylab 1 Orbital Workshop (OWS). The...

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NASA image: Illustration of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft atop ULA Atlas V for Orbital Flight Test
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Oct 16, 2019

Illustration of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft atop ULA Atlas V for Orbital Flight Test

Illustration of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft atop a United Launch Alliance Atlast V rocket at Space Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Rare Glimpse of the Surface of a Rocky World (Illustration)
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Aug 19, 2019

Rare Glimpse of the Surface of a Rocky World (Illustration)

This artist's illustration depicts the exoplanet LHS 3844b, which is 1.3 times the mass of Earth and orbits an M...

JPL
NASA image: Side-by-Side: Curiosity and Mars 2020
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Dec 10, 2019

Side-by-Side: Curiosity and Mars 2020

Illustrations of NASA's Curiosity and Mars 2020 rovers. While the newest rover borrows from Curiosity's design, each...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander With Solar Panels Deployed (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Sample Return Lander With Solar Panels Deployed (Artist's Concept)

This illustration of a Mars sample return mission's lander concept shows a spacecraft after touchdown on the Red...

JPL
NASA image: Dissecting a Light Echo
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May 29, 2008

Dissecting a Light Echo

This image illustrates how a light echo works, and how an optical illusion of material moving outward is created.

JPL
NASA image: ED14-0222-088
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Aug 8, 2014

ED14-0222-088

The streamers on the Prandtl-D No. 2 as it is launched illustrate how aerodynamic forces are maximized as birds...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Belgrade, Serbia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Belgrade, Serbia

This spaceborne radar image of Belgrade, Serbia, illustrates the variety of land use patterns that can be observed...

JPL
NASA image: A Race Around Saturn
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Apr 25, 2013

A Race Around Saturn

This illustration depicts the shearing of an initially circular cloud of debris as a result of the particles in the...

JPL
NASA image: Moons Under Bombardment
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Oct 7, 2010

Moons Under Bombardment

This schematic graphic illustrates the bombardments that lead to colorful splotches and bands on the surfaces of...

JPL
NASA image: Three Eclipsing Bodies Artist Concept
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Sep 15, 2011

Three Eclipsing Bodies Artist Concept

This artist image illustrates Kepler-16b, the first directly detected circumbinary planet, which is a planet that...

JPL
NASA image: ATLAS: Laser Focus: The Transmitter
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Jan 7, 2015

ATLAS: Laser Focus: The Transmitter

Opto-Mechanical Engineer Tyler Evans illustrates how the laser is transmitted from the ATLAS instrument on the...

GSFC
NASA image: Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation

This animation illustrates the path the Stardust return capsule will follow once it enters Earth atmosphere.

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aerobraking Artist Concept
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Dec 10, 2003

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Aerobraking Artist Concept

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter dips into the thin martian atmosphere to adjust its orbit in this artist concept...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over Pole Artist Concept
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Dec 10, 2003

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter over Pole Artist Concept

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter passes over the planet south polar region in this artist concept illustration.

JPL
NASA image: The Formation of Titan Haze
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Jun 5, 2013

The Formation of Titan Haze

This illustration shows the various steps that lead to the formation of the aerosols that make up the haze on Titan,...

JPL
NASA image: Plate Tectonics on Europa
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Sep 8, 2014

Plate Tectonics on Europa

Scientists have found evidence of plate tectonics on Jupiter moon Europa. This conceptual illustration of the...

JPL
NASA image: Propeller Motion
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Mar 29, 2006

Propeller Motion

This magnified view illustrates the general orientation of the propeller features in Saturn rings as they orbit 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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