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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: Dust Accumulation on Mars
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Jan 25, 2005

Dust Accumulation on Mars

Dust Accumulation on Mars

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NASA image: Solar-Panel Dust Accumulation and Cleanings
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Dec 5, 2005

Solar-Panel Dust Accumulation and Cleanings

Solar-Panel Dust Accumulation and Cleanings

JPL
NASA image: Confidence Hills -- The First Mount Sharp Drilling Site
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Nov 4, 2014

Confidence Hills -- The First Mount Sharp Drilling Site

This image shows the first holes drilled by NASA Mars rover Curiosity at Mount Sharp. The loose material near the...

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NASA image: Arabia Terra Streaks
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Feb 12, 2003

Arabia Terra Streaks

Accumulations of thick dust give way down slopes, crater walls, and other steep terrain in this image from NASA Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Dusty Mars Rover Self Portrait
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Feb 17, 2012

Dusty Mars Rover Self Portrait

This mosaic of images was taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity during December of 2011. The accumulation...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Lander and Bonneville Crater in Color
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Feb 8, 2012

Spirit Lander and Bonneville Crater in Color

Near the lower left corner of this view is the three-petal lander platform that NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit...

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NASA image: Auqakuh Stripe
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Jun 1, 2006

Auqakuh Stripe

This MOC image shows windblown ripples on the floor of Auqakuh Vallis. The light-toned area, running diagonally...

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NASA image: South Layers
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May 20, 2006

South Layers

This MOC image shows remnants of layered materials near the west rim of South Crater, Mars. The composition of these...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036186
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036186

jsc2025e036186 (4/4/2025) --- A Bacterial Filter Element (BFE) on the International Space Station with an...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036185
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036185

jsc2025e036185 (4/4/2025) --- A Bacterial Filter Element (BFE) on the International Space Station with an...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3907
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3907

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles are readied for an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3908
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3908

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles scatter during an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3906
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3906

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway to conduct a dust particle experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor
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Aug 27, 2025

NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor

NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (center) and Jessica Watkins (right) visit the Granular Mechanics and Regolith...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor
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Aug 27, 2025

NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor

NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (far left) and Jessica Watkins (center) visit the Granular Mechanics and Regolith...

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NASA image: SOFIA Science Imagery
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Sep 14, 2017

SOFIA Science Imagery

SCI2017_0003: The column of material at and just below the surface of dwarf planet Ceres (box) – the top layer...

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NASA image: Dunes and Dust Devils
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Jan 30, 2019

Dunes and Dust Devils

This unnamed crater in Terra Cimmeria has both a sand sheet with dune forms and a multitude of dust devil tracks....

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NASA image: Slope Streaks on a Dusty Planet
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May 6, 2015

Slope Streaks on a Dusty Planet

Mars is a dusty place and in some locations thick blankets of its characteristically red dust can slowly settle out...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3902
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3902

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3903
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3903

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3904
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3904

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particle experiments are conducted for Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust Mitigation...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3905
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3905

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: High Resolution Image From Viking Lander 1
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Dec 12, 1996

High Resolution Image From Viking Lander 1

NASA's Viking 1 took this high-resolution picture today, its third day on Mars. Distance from the camera to the...

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NASA image: The United States Flag Stands On The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 12, 1996

The United States Flag Stands On The Surface Of Mars

The flag of the United States stands on the surface of Mars. It is mounted on the housing of NASA's Viking 1's...

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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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