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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: The Night Sky on Mars
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Sep 11, 2005

The Night Sky on Mars

The Night Sky on Mars

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars is visible above the horizon in the night sky above Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018....

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars is visible above the horizon in the night sky above Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018....

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NASA image: Mars After Dark: What NASA Rovers Really See
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Apr 15, 2025

Mars After Dark: What NASA Rovers Really See

Would the night sky on Mars be filled with twinkling stars like we’re used to seeing on Earth? That depends on how...

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NASA image: Bright Evening Star Seen from Mars is Earth
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Feb 6, 2014

Bright Evening Star Seen from Mars is Earth

This view of the twilight sky and Martian horizon taken by NASA Curiosity Mars rover includes Earth as the brightest...

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NASA image: View of Comet Siding Spring from Southern Hemisphere Artist Concept
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Oct 9, 2014

View of Comet Siding Spring from Southern Hemisphere Artist Concept

Comet Siding Spring will have a close approach to Mars on Oct. 19, 2014. This artist concept shows people in the...

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NASA image: Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars
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Sep 30, 2008

Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars

The Surface Stereo Imager camera aboard NASA Phoenix Mars Lander acquired a series of images of the laser beam in...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2019

What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings...

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NASA image: Phobos Viewed from Mars
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Sep 11, 2005

Phobos Viewed from Mars

Taking advantage of extra solar energy collected during the day, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit settled in for...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2022

What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2022? The morning quartet of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars continues...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2022

What's Up: September 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in September 2022? Mars is on the move this month, forming a "red triangle"...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Finds Earth and Venus in the Martian Sky
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Jun 15, 2020

Curiosity Rover Finds Earth and Venus in the Martian Sky

Two images of the night sky were combined to show Earth and Venus as seen by the Mast Camera aboard NASA's Curiosity...

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NASA image: Stars in Orion as Seen from Mars
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Mar 11, 2004

Stars in Orion as Seen from Mars

Stars in the upper portion of the constellation Orion the Hunter, including the bright shoulder star Betelgeuse and...

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NASA image: Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars
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Mar 12, 2004

Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars

In this five-minute exposure taken from the surface of Mars by NASA Spirit rover, stars appear as streaks due to the...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 29, 2025

What's Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2025? Saturn and Venus in the morning sky, and Mars at night. June...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 29, 2023

What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2023? Mars and Venus start the month close together, but part ways and...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix Mars lander lifts off from Pad 17A aboard a Delta II 7925 rocket at 5:26...

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NASA image: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 31, 2025

February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025? Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6983
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Sep 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under the night sky at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Hazcams Capture a Day on Mars
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Jan 8, 2024

Curiosity's Hazcams Capture a Day on Mars

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover recorded two 25-frame videos showing the passage of 12 hours on Nov. 8, 2023, the...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jul 1, 2020

What's Up: July 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights you can see in July 2020? Enjoy the giant planets Jupiter and Saturn with their...

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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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