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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: Phoebe Mineral Distribution
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Jun 23, 2004

Phoebe Mineral Distribution

Phoebe Mineral Distribution

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NASA image: Mysterious Lava Mineral on Mars
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Jan 20, 2004

Mysterious Lava Mineral on Mars

Mysterious Lava Mineral on Mars

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NASA image: Mineral Mapping the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

Mineral Mapping the Moon

Mineral Mapping the Moon

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NASA image: The Minerals of Candor Chasma
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Apr 29, 2008

The Minerals of Candor Chasma

The Minerals of Candor Chasma

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NASA image: The Minerals of Aureum Chaos
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May 9, 2008

The Minerals of Aureum Chaos

The Minerals of Aureum Chaos

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NASA image: Mineral Tells Tale of Watery Past
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Mar 2, 2004

Mineral Tells Tale of Watery Past

Mineral Tells Tale of Watery Past

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NASA image: Water-Signature Mineral Found by Spirit
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Dec 13, 2004

Water-Signature Mineral Found by Spirit

Water-Signature Mineral Found by Spirit

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Collects Mineral Maps, Spectral Fingerprints From Nevada
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Collects Mineral Maps, Spectral Fingerprints From Nevada

Since NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) imaging spectrometer was installed on the...

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NASA image: Mineral Tells Tale of Watery Past-2
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Mar 2, 2004

Mineral Tells Tale of Watery Past-2

Mineral Tells Tale of Watery Past-2

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NASA image: Clay Minerals in Mawrth Vallis Region of Mars
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Aug 8, 2008

Clay Minerals in Mawrth Vallis Region of Mars

Clay Minerals in Mawrth Vallis Region of Mars

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NASA image: Mineral Spectra from Nili Fossae, Mars
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Dec 18, 2008

Mineral Spectra from Nili Fossae, Mars

Mineral Spectra from Nili Fossae, Mars

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NASA image: Mars Gully: No Mineral Trace of Liquid Water
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Sep 24, 2007

Mars Gully: No Mineral Trace of Liquid Water

Mars Gully: No Mineral Trace of Liquid Water

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NASA image: Clay Mineral Crystal Structure Tied to Composition
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Dec 13, 2016

Clay Mineral Crystal Structure Tied to Composition

This diagram illustrates how the dimensions of clay minerals' crystal structure are affected by which ions are...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mineral Resources, China
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mineral Resources, China

This spaceborne radar image of a mineral-rich region in southern China is being used by geologists to identify...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0219-3
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Mar 23, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0219-3

nitrogen mineralization: wetlands, inundation gradient

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0219-4
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Mar 23, 1987

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nitrogen mineralization: tropical research strategy

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0219
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Mar 23, 1987

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Nitrogen mineralization (Nitrous Oxide Flux): Fertile Forest

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0219-2
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Mar 23, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0219-2

nitrogen mineralization: Biospheric research in tropical ecosystems

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NASA image: Regions of Mars with Clays and Hydrated Minerals Identified from Orbit
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Dec 16, 2010

Regions of Mars with Clays and Hydrated Minerals Identified from Orbit

On this map of Mars, spectrometers on spacecraft orbiting Mars have detected clay minerals green and hydrated...

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NASA image: Jezero Crater Minerals
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Nov 12, 2019

Jezero Crater Minerals

Color has been added to highlight minerals in this image of Jezero Crater on Mars, the landing site for NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: Mineral Diversity at Vesta South Pole
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May 10, 2012

Mineral Diversity at Vesta South Pole

This image, made from data obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows the mineral distribution in the southern...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Northwest Nevada
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Northwest Nevada

The front panel of this image cube shows the true-color view of an area in northwest Nevada observed by NASA's Earth...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Mission Produces Maps of Arid Region Surface Minerals
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Dec 11, 2023

NASA's EMIT Mission Produces Maps of Arid Region Surface Minerals

Scientists on NASA's EMIT mission used data from its powerful imaging spectrometer, developed at the agency's Jet...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Mission Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Southwestern Libya
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Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Mission Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Southwestern Libya

The front panel of this image cube features the true-color view of an area in southwest Libya observed by NASA'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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