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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: Polar Erg
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Aug 22, 2008

Polar Erg

Polar Erg

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NASA image: North Polar Erg
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Apr 5, 2005

North Polar Erg

North Polar Erg

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NASA image: Northern Dune Field
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Dec 1, 2006

Northern Dune Field

This image shows part of the large dune field or erg that exists surrounding the north polar ice cap

JPL
NASA image: Star Dunes, Algeria
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Aug 16, 2013

Star Dunes, Algeria

Radially symmetrical, star dunes dominate the Grand Erg Oriental of the Algerian Sahara, as depicted in this image...

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Dunes
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Sep 7, 2010

North Polar Dunes

The appearance of the dunes in the North Polar Erg or sand sea changes as the seasons move from winter to summer....

JPL
NASA image: Polar Dunes
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Jul 22, 2010

Polar Dunes

Sand dunes form large fields, called ergs, around the north polar cap of Mars. This image taken by NASA Mars Odyssey...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission
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Dec 24, 1999

Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission

STS103-710-084 (19-27 December 1999)--- One of the astronauts aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery used...

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NASA image: Edge of North Polar Erg
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Dec 7, 2011

Edge of North Polar Erg

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter depicts a scene from early spring in the northern hemisphere of...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-31-990 (6-13 April 1984) --- Southwestern Algeria's Erg Chech shows long lines of parallel sand dunes called...

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NASA image: Star Dunes, Morocco
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Mar 26, 2024

Star Dunes, Morocco

For the first time scientists have calculated the age of star dunes (or pyramid dunes). Some of the tallest – over...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-75141 (2 Sept. 2006) --- Erg Oriental, Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Algerian Abstract
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Dec 8, 2017

Algerian Abstract

Algerian Abstract - April 8th, 1985 Description: What look like pale yellow paint streaks slashing through a mosaic...

GSFC
NASA image: Desert Patterns
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Dec 8, 2017

Desert Patterns

Desert Patterns - April 13th, 2003 Description: Seen through the "eyes" of a satellite sensor, ribbons of...

GSFC
NASA image: SL3-34-056
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Jul 1, 1973

SL3-34-056

SL3-34-056 (July-September 1973) --- A near vertical view of an 8,000 square-mile area of the Grand Erg Oriental in...

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NASA image: Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)
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Dec 21, 2012

Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)

ISS034-E-009926 (21 Dec. 2012) --- As the International Space Station and Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft were making their...

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NASA image: Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)
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Dec 21, 2012

Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft (TMA-07M)

ISS034-E-009924 (21 Dec. 2012) --- As the International Space Station and Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft were making their...

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NASA image: Algeria- Gemini 7, Earth-Sky View
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Dec 5, 1965

Algeria- Gemini 7, Earth-Sky View

S65-63830 (5 Dec. 1965) --- Algeria, south-southeast of the Colomb Bechar area, as seen from the National...

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NASA image: A Martian Game Board
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Oct 21, 2019

A Martian Game Board

It's spring in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars, and the polar region is still blanketed by seasonal carbon dioxide...

JPL
NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

Jakebia Keith, program and contract analyst for the IT Resources Management Office and secretary for the Black...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

James Jennings, former NASA associate administrator for Institutions and Management and former Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

Martin Hayes, program analyst with Exploration Ground Systems and chairperson of the Black Employee Strategy Team...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

During a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18, 2020 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Hortense Diggs,...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

NASA and contractor workers attend a Black History Month celebration at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 18,...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

A Black History Month celebration was held on Feb. 18, 2020 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The program...

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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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