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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 Orbiter Laser Altimeter Passes
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Nov 10, 1997

Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Passes

Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Passes

JPL
NASA image: Laser Altimeter Profiles Across Amazonis Planitia
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Nov 10, 1997

Laser Altimeter Profiles Across Amazonis Planitia

Laser Altimeter Profiles Across Amazonis Planitia

JPL
NASA image: Laser Altimeter Profiles Across Martian Volcanoes
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Nov 10, 1997

Laser Altimeter Profiles Across Martian Volcanoes

Laser Altimeter Profiles Across Martian Volcanoes

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Measures the Depths of Mercury Craters
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Oct 31, 2008

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Measures the Depths of Mercury Craters

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Measures the Depths of Mercury Craters

JPL
NASA image: MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Topographic Profile of Impact Crater
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Oct 13, 1997

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Topographic Profile of Impact Crater

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Topographic Profile of Impact Crater

JPL
NASA image: First Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Results from Orbit
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Mar 30, 2011

First Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Results from Orbit

First Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Results from Orbit

JPL
NASA image: MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter MOLA - Mars/Earth Relief Comparison
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Oct 13, 1997

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter MOLA - Mars/Earth Relief Comparison

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter MOLA - Mars/Earth Relief Comparison

JPL
NASA image: 3000 Mile Laser Altimeter Profile Across Northern Hemisphere of Mars
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Oct 13, 1997

3000 Mile Laser Altimeter Profile Across Northern Hemisphere of Mars

3000 Mile Laser Altimeter Profile Across Northern Hemisphere of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Images Mercury from 4 Million Kilometers
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Mar 31, 2008

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Images Mercury from 4 Million Kilometers

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Images Mercury from 4 Million Kilometers http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA10608

JPL
NASA image: First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter
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Jan 19, 2008

First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter

On January 14, 2008, NASA MESSENGER spacecraft Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA became the first instrument to measure...

JPL
NASA image: AfriSAR, an Introduction: The Carbon in the Trees
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Feb 25, 2016

AfriSAR, an Introduction: The Carbon in the Trees

NASA researchers have their boots on the ground and wings in the skies in Gabon, on Africa¹s west coast, for a...

GSFC
NASA image: How MLA Works
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Dec 3, 2012

How MLA Works

NASA Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA is shown ranging to Mercury surface from orbit. In this animation, yellow flashes...

JPL
NASA image: Far-Northern Destination for Phoenix Mars Lander
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Aug 2, 2007

Far-Northern Destination for Phoenix Mars Lander

This is an orthographic projection with color-coded elevation contours and shaded relief based on data from the Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Topographic Close-up
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Jan 30, 2008

Topographic Close-up

A close-up of the Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA profile of Mercury acquired during NASA MESSENGER spacecraft first...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Topography
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Jan 17, 2001

Mars Topography

These maps are global false-color topographic views of Mars at different orientations from NASA Mars Orbiter Laser...

JPL
NASA image: Topographical Context of Phoenix Landing Region
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Aug 2, 2007

Topographical Context of Phoenix Landing Region

This area was designated Region D in the process of evaluating potential landing sites for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander....

JPL
NASA image: Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch
Video
Sep 6, 2018

Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch

NASA is about to launch the agency’s most advanced laser instrument of its kind into space. The Ice, Cloud and land...

GSFC
NASA image: Laser Mapping The Earth
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Jun 9, 2014

Laser Mapping The Earth

NASA scientist Bryan Blair introduces a laser mapping sensor known as LVIS (the Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor),...

GSFC
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: ATLAS: Laser Focus: Receiver
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Jan 7, 2015

ATLAS: Laser Focus: Receiver

Opto-Mechanical Engineer Tyler Evans explains how the photons that bounce back from Earth are received and filtered...

GSFC
NASA image: ATLAS: Laser Focus: Timing
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Jan 7, 2015

ATLAS: Laser Focus: Timing

Deputy Systems Engineer Phil Luers explains how the ATLAS transmitter and receiver subsystems come together to...

GSFC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted to vertical on the stand at Space Launch Complex 2 on June...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma
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Aug 26, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is hoisted...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at Vandenberg Air...

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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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