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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: Map of Moon Crust
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Dec 5, 2012

Map of Moon Crust

Map of Moon Crust

JPL
NASA image: Magnetic Sources in the Crust of Mars
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Oct 13, 1997

Magnetic Sources in the Crust of Mars

Magnetic Sources in the Crust of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Alteration of the Crust Beneath a Highland Crater
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Dec 31, 2007

Alteration of the Crust Beneath a Highland Crater

Alteration of the Crust Beneath a Highland Crater

JPL
NASA image: Mapping Mercury Crust
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Jun 30, 2009

Mapping Mercury Crust

This image was recently featured in an article in Science magazine about the evolution of Mercury’s crust.

JPL
NASA image: Layers in Cratered Highland Crust Exposed by Tagus Vallis
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Sep 18, 2000

Layers in Cratered Highland Crust Exposed by Tagus Vallis

Layers in Cratered Highland Crust Exposed by Tagus Vallis

JPL
NASA image: Blocks in the Europan Crust Provide More Evidence of Subterranean Ocean
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Sep 25, 2000

Blocks in the Europan Crust Provide More Evidence of Subterranean Ocean

Blocks in the Europan Crust Provide More Evidence of Subterranean Ocean

JPL
NASA image: Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars
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Feb 12, 1998

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust
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Dec 5, 2012

Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust

This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA GRAIL...

JPL
NASA image: Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars - High Resolution Image
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Feb 12, 1998

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars - High Resolution Image

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars - High Resolution Image

JPL
NASA image: NASA Scientist Reveals Greenland's Geologic Past
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Aug 1, 2018

NASA Scientist Reveals Greenland's Geologic Past

We tend to think of Earth's landmasses as being fixed in place, but in reality they are attached to moving tectonic...

GSFC
NASA image: Europa During Voyager 2 Closest Approach
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Sep 26, 1996

Europa During Voyager 2 Closest Approach

This color image of the Jovian moon Europa was acquired by NASA Voyager 2 during its close encounter on Jul. 9,...

JPL
NASA image: Gravity of the Moon Crust
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Dec 5, 2012

Gravity of the Moon Crust

These maps of the moon show the Bouguer gravity anomalies as measured by NASA GRAIL mission. Red areas have stronger...

JPL
NASA image: Mountains of the Moon
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Nov 17, 2009

Mountains of the Moon

Most mountains on the Earth are formed as plates collide and the crust buckles. Not so for the Moon, where mountains...

JPL
NASA image: Mangala Fossae
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Nov 24, 2022

Mangala Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Mangala Fossae. Fossae are long linear depressions called a graben and were formed by...

JPL
NASA image: Mangala Fossae
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May 3, 2022

Mangala Fossae

Mangala Fossae is a long linear depression called a graben and was formed by extension of the crust and faulting....

JPL
NASA image: Dreaming of Graben in the Labyrinth of the Night
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Jun 29, 2016

Dreaming of Graben in the Labyrinth of the Night

Noctis Labyrinthus is a highly tectonized region immediately to the west of Valles Marineris. It formed when Mars'...

JPL
NASA image: Faults in Claritas Fossae
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Jul 15, 2011

Faults in Claritas Fossae

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of the Claritas Fossae region, characterized by systems of...

JPL
NASA image: Tantalus Fossae
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Jun 27, 2002

Tantalus Fossae

Tantalus Fossae, seen in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, is a set of long valleys on the eastern side...

JPL
NASA image: Tharsis Rise Graben
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Jun 17, 2002

Tharsis Rise Graben

This image of Tharsis Rise from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a series of linear features called graben, which are...

JPL
NASA image: Inside Titan Author Concept
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Jun 28, 2012

Inside Titan Author Concept

This artist concept shows a possible scenario for the internal structure of Titan, as suggested by data from NASA...

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay: Los Angeles to San Joaquin Valley, California
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Sep 21, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay: Los Angeles to San Joaquin Valley, California

California topography poses challenges for road builders. Northwest of Los Angeles, deformation of Earth crust along...

JPL
NASA image: Callisto Cutaway with Ocean Artist Concept
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Oct 21, 1998

Callisto Cutaway with Ocean Artist Concept

This artist concept, a cutaway view of Jupiter moon Callisto, is based on recent data from NASA Galileo spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: Surface Sampler Arm Acquiring Sample
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Dec 15, 1996

Surface Sampler Arm Acquiring Sample

Operation of the surface sampler in obtaining Martian soil for NASA's Viking 2 molecular analysis experiment. Dubbed...

JPL
NASA image: Newly Detailed Map of Mars Crustal Thickness
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Mar 21, 2016

Newly Detailed Map of Mars Crustal Thickness

This Mars map shows variations in thickness of the planet crust, the relatively thin surface layer over the interior...

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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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