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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 Climate Orbiter MARCI Approach Image
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Sep 10, 1999

Mars Climate Orbiter MARCI Approach Image

Mars Climate Orbiter MARCI Approach Image

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NASA image: Mars Climate Continues to Fascinate
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Aug 25, 2005

Mars Climate Continues to Fascinate

Mars Climate Continues to Fascinate

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NASA image: Mars Climate Sounder Artist Concept
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Jun 3, 2005

Mars Climate Sounder Artist Concept

This artist concept of NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter at Mars features one of its instruments -- the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: First Data from Mars Climate Sounder
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Mar 31, 2006

First Data from Mars Climate Sounder

First Data from Mars Climate Sounder

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NASA image: Climate Sounder Instrument for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
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Aug 26, 2010

Climate Sounder Instrument for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

The Mars Climate Sounder instrument, shown here prior to its installation onto NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter for...

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NASA image: Mars Climate Sounder Studies 2018 Dust Storm
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Oct 30, 2018

Mars Climate Sounder Studies 2018 Dust Storm

This image is from an animation that shows the evolution of the 2018 Mars global dust storm from late May to...

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NASA image: MOC Observes Changes in the South Polar Cap: Evidence for Recent Climate Change on Mars
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Dec 11, 2001

MOC Observes Changes in the South Polar Cap: Evidence for Recent Climate Change on Mars

MOC Observes Changes in the South Polar Cap: Evidence for Recent Climate Change on Mars

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice
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Nov 18, 2019

Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice

This video is a simulation of the climate on Mars spanning one year, from spring through winter in the northern...

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NASA image: Fresh Crater Revealing Buried Ice
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Nov 21, 2011

Fresh Crater Revealing Buried Ice

Recent small craters discovered by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter expose buried ice in the middle latitudes of...

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NASA image: Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles
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Aug 6, 2018

Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles

This animation shows a side-by-side comparison of CO2 ice at the north (left) and south (right) Martian poles over...

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NASA image: Rhythmic Layering in Danielson Crater on Mars
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Nov 21, 2011

Rhythmic Layering in Danielson Crater on Mars

Rhythmic patterns of sedimentary layering in Danielson Crater on Mars result from periodic changes in climate...

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NASA image: Changes in Tilt of Mars Axis
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Nov 21, 2011

Changes in Tilt of Mars Axis

Modern-day Mars experiences cyclical changes in climate and, consequently, ice distribution. Unlike Earth, the...

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NASA image: Colorful Polar Layered Deposits
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Mar 23, 2016

Colorful Polar Layered Deposits

The North Polar layered deposits provide a record of recent climate changes on Mars as seen by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Martian Atmosphere Profiles
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Aug 26, 2010

Martian Atmosphere Profiles

The Mars Climate Sounder instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter maps the vertical distribution of...

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NASA image: Scanning Martian Atmospheric Temperatures Graphic
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Jun 12, 2013

Scanning Martian Atmospheric Temperatures Graphic

This graphic depicts the Mars Climate Sounder instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter measuring the...

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NASA image: The Cause of a Christmas Eve Quake on Mars on This Week @NASA – October 28, 2022
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Oct 28, 2022

The Cause of a Christmas Eve Quake on Mars on This Week @NASA – October 28, 2022

The cause of a Christmas Eve quake on Mars, super sources of a climate-warming greenhouse gas, and images of Earth...

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NASA image: How Scientists Study Wind on Mars (NASA Mars News Report June 22, 2022)
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Jun 22, 2022

How Scientists Study Wind on Mars (NASA Mars News Report June 22, 2022)

NASA's spacecraft on Mars are all affected by the winds of the Red Planet, which can produce a tiny dust devil or a...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mission Lander on Mars, Artist Concept
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Jun 1, 2005

Phoenix Mission Lander on Mars, Artist Concept

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander, landed on May 25, 2008, and explored the history of water and monitored polar climate on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1084
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1084

Technicians check the connections on the workstand holding the Mars Climate Orbiter in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1082
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1082

Technicians carefully maneuver the Mars Climate Orbiter toward its workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1078
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1078

Technicians in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) prepare a lifting device they will use...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1079
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1079

Technicians in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) oversee the removal of the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1085
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1085

Technicians check the connections on the workstand holding the Mars Climate Orbiter in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1080
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1080

The Mars Climate Orbiter is lifted clear of the top of its container in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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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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