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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: A Question of Interpretation
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Jul 22, 2004

A Question of Interpretation

A Question of Interpretation

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NASA image: Interpreted Lava Fountains on Io
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Dec 17, 1999

Interpreted Lava Fountains on Io

Interpreted Lava Fountains on Io

JPL
NASA image: Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360
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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

JPL
NASA image: Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334
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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars North Pole, Orbit 1512

Interpreting Radar View near Mars North Pole, Orbit 1512

JPL
NASA image: Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334
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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

JPL
NASA image: NHQ20220811ARMD30
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Jul 27, 2022

NHQ20220811ARMD30

Ioannis Allan Torounidis shows off his interpretation of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on Wednesday, July 27, 2022...

HQ
NASA image: Geologic Cross-Section
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Sep 11, 2014

Geologic Cross-Section

This cross-section graphic provides an interpretation of the geologic relationship between the Murray Formation, the...

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NASA image: Bright Particle of Martian Origin in Scoop Hole
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Oct 15, 2012

Bright Particle of Martian Origin in Scoop Hole

This image contributed to an interpretation by NASA Mars rover Curiosity science team that some of the bright...

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NASA image: Veins in Sheepbed Outcrop
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Jan 15, 2013

Veins in Sheepbed Outcrop

This image of an outcrop at the Sheepbed locality, taken by NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows well-defined veins...

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NASA image: Kasei Vallis
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Mar 6, 2003

Kasei Vallis

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows grooves within channels of Kasei Valles that can be interpreted...

JPL
NASA image: Portrait of Two Asteroids in Different Light
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Sep 29, 2011

Portrait of Two Asteroids in Different Light

This frame from an animation illustrates the benefits of observing asteroids in infrared light. It begins by showing...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0076-3
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Apr 4, 2017

AFRC2017-0076-3

Johanna Lucht, observing data from the Mission Control Center at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

AFRC
NASA image: Candor Exposed
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May 19, 2006

Candor Exposed

This MOC image shows outcrops of light-toned rock, interpreted to be sedimentary in origin, in east Candor Chasma....

JPL
NASA image: Components of Beagle 2 Flight System on Mars
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Jan 16, 2015

Components of Beagle 2 Flight System on Mars

This annotated image, taken in 2014, shows where features seen in an observation by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

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NASA image: Ganesa Macula
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Feb 16, 2007

Ganesa Macula

This radar image of Titan shows Ganesa Macula, interpreted as a cryovolcano ice volcano, and its surroundings....

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NASA image: Pitting from Sublimation of Underlying Dry-Ice Layer
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Apr 21, 2011

Pitting from Sublimation of Underlying Dry-Ice Layer

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took these images of an area near Mars south pole where coalescing or elongated...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 33
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Feb 24, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 33

NASA Dawn spacecraft captured this view of a region in the mid-southern latitudes of Ceres. The largest crater in...

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NASA image: Inclined Martian Sandstone Beds Near Kimberley
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Dec 8, 2014

Inclined Martian Sandstone Beds Near Kimberley

This image from Curiosity Mastcam shows inclined beds of sandstone interpreted as the deposits of small deltas fed...

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NASA image: Huygens Landing Site Revisited Animation - Artist Concept
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Jan 20, 2006

Huygens Landing Site Revisited Animation - Artist Concept

This is an artist interpretation of the area surrounding Huygens landing site, based on images and data returned...

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NASA image: Lobate Scarps within the Hummocky Plains East of Caloris Basin
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Jan 15, 2000

Lobate Scarps within the Hummocky Plains East of Caloris Basin

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, shows that several west-facing lobate scarps...

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NASA image: Hints of an Ancient Shoreline in Southern Isidis Planitia
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Nov 6, 2013

Hints of an Ancient Shoreline in Southern Isidis Planitia

This area seen by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is known as the Deuteronilus contact of the Isidis Basin; it has...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Taken from Voyager 2
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Dec 5, 1998

Saturn Taken from Voyager 2

Saturn storms observed by NASA Voyager, Aug. 5, 2004. Voyager 1 and 2 observed radio signals from lightning which...

JPL
NASA image: Geomorphic Map of Region Around Phoenix Mars Lander
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Dec 15, 2008

Geomorphic Map of Region Around Phoenix Mars Lander

This map shows a color-coded interpretation of geomorphic units -- categories based on surface textures and contour...

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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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