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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: Searching for Evidence of Extension on Mercury
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Mar 2, 2010

Searching for Evidence of Extension on Mercury

Searching for Evidence of Extension on Mercury

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NASA image: Extensive Smooth Plains on Mercury
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Jan 13, 2010

Extensive Smooth Plains on Mercury

Extensive Smooth Plains on Mercury

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NASA image: Extensive Arch
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Arch

A giant arch of plasma rose up out of the Sun and then stretched itself until it had reached back to a point behind...

GSFC
NASA image: Astronauts Seddon and Bobko work on extension for RMS
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Apr 15, 1985

Astronauts Seddon and Bobko work on extension for RMS

51D-04-015 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon and Karol J. Bobko continue work on snag-type extension for the...

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NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

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NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [detail]

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

GSFC
NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [annotated]

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

GSFC
NASA image: Extensive Coronal Hole
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Sep 2, 2017

Extensive Coronal Hole

A large coronal hole has been spewing solar wind particles in the general direction of Earth over the past few days...

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NASA image: Burbank performs the scheduled extensive cleanup of ventilation systems
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Feb 22, 2012

Burbank performs the scheduled extensive cleanup of ventilation systems

ISS030-E-093414 (22 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs the scheduled...

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NASA image: Kuipers during scheduled inspection and extensive cleanup of ventilation systems
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Feb 23, 2012

Kuipers during scheduled inspection and extensive cleanup of ventilation systems

ISS030-E-094598 (23 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rhea Seddon works on flyswatter-like snagging device
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Apr 17, 1985

Astronaut Rhea Seddon works on flyswatter-like snagging device

51D-07-003 (12-19 April 1985) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon begins early work on a fly swatter-like snagging device to...

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NASA image: Ultraviolet Extensions
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Apr 16, 2008

Ultraviolet Extensions

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the Southern Pinwheel galaxy, also know as Messier...

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Oct 17, 2006

Sand Dunes

This extensive dune field in located on the floor of a large unnamed crater in Noachis Terra

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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...

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NASA image: ODS docking ring extension
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Dec 5, 1998

ODS docking ring extension

S88-E-5018 (12-05-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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NASA image: Extensive Spiral Corrugations
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Sep 21, 2009

Extensive Spiral Corrugations

Alternating light and dark bands, extending a great distance across Saturn’s D and C rings taken by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: ODS docking ring extension
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Dec 5, 1998

ODS docking ring extension

S88-E-5019 (12-05-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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NASA image: Coprates Catena
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Aug 5, 2011

Coprates Catena

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the shallower extension of Coprates Chamsa called Coprates...

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Jan 31, 2007

Sand Dunes

An extensive field of small, dark dunes in located on the floor of the unnamed crater in Arabia Terra

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NASA image: Russell Crater in VIS
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Aug 21, 2009

Russell Crater in VIS

This 2001 Mars Odyssey image shows a portion of the extensive dune field in on the floor of Russell Crater.

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NASA image: Tharsis Volcanics
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Oct 30, 2012

Tharsis Volcanics

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows some of the extensive volcanic flows east of the large...

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NASA image: Tharsis Lava Flows
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Aug 17, 2006

Tharsis Lava Flows

This image shows a small portion of the extensive Tharsis Volcanic Field. Several different surface textures are...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Aug 2, 2013

Daedalia Planum

The extensive volcanic flows in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Daedalia Planum.

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NASA image: Channel
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Jun 19, 2009

Channel

This 2001 Mars Odyssey THEMIS VIS image shows a channel with extensive scalloping of its margins. The process of...

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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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