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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: Distant Shepherd
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Jan 2, 2006

Distant Shepherd

Gazing across the plains of Saturn icy rings, Cassini catches the F ring shepherd moon Pandora hovering in the distance

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NASA image: Windstreaks on Syrtis Major Planum
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Apr 25, 2011

Windstreaks on Syrtis Major Planum

The windstreaks in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey are located on the plains of southern Syrtis Major Planum.

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NASA image: Cracky Mars
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Sep 21, 2006

Cracky Mars

This MOC image shows cracked, layered plains-forming material in the western part of Utopia Planitia, Mars

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Jan 31, 2014

Windstreaks

The windstreaks in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the lava plains between Pavonis...

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NASA image: Dunes in Aonia Terra
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Feb 2, 2011

Dunes in Aonia Terra

Dunes forms top this sand sheet in the plains of Aonia Terra in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey.

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NASA image: Cerberus Rupes
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Jan 9, 2003

Cerberus Rupes

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows fractures within the volcanic plains south of Elysium Mons.

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NASA image: Windstreak
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Jul 2, 2012

Windstreak

The windstreak in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is located on the northwestern plains of...

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Dec 18, 2013

Windstreaks

The two dark windstreaks in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the extensive lava...

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NASA image: Cerberus Rupes
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Dec 20, 2002

Cerberus Rupes

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows fractures within the volcanic plains south of Elysium Mons.

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NASA image: Radiant Bowl
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Aug 4, 2006

Radiant Bowl

This MOC image shows a bowl-shaped crater on the martian northern plains with a mysterious radiant pattern of zones...

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NASA image: North Polar Layers
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May 24, 2018

North Polar Layers

This VIS image shows the margin between the polar cap and the surrounding plains. There are dunes on the plains at...

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NASA image: Wrinkles on Mercury
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Apr 16, 2015

Wrinkles on Mercury

This image mosaic from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft shows an unnamed ridge in the northern volcanic plains of Mercury....

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NASA image: Venus - Lakshmi Region
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Feb 7, 1996

Venus - Lakshmi Region

This image from NASA Magellan spacecraft shows a relatively flat plains region composed of many lava flows....

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NASA image: Venus - False Color of Bereghinya Planitia
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Mar 14, 1996

Venus - False Color of Bereghinya Planitia

This false color image from NASA Magellan spacecraft shows a portion of Bereghinya Planitia plains in the northern...

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NASA image: Venus - Danu Montes and Lakshmi Planum
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Mar 14, 1996

Venus - Danu Montes and Lakshmi Planum

Southwest Lakshmi Planum plains is bounded on the south by the Danu Montes mountains as shown by NASA Magellan...

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NASA image: Zephyria Planum
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Jun 12, 2020

Zephyria Planum

Today's VIS image shows the surface of Zephyria Planum and the surrounding plains. Zephyria Planum is located south...

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NASA image: The Mighty Caloris
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Feb 23, 2015

The Mighty Caloris

This is an MDIS mosaic of the mighty Caloris basin, Mercury's youngest large impact basin. Caloris has been filled...

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NASA image: Oklahoma City, Canadian River, OK, USA
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May 6, 1991

Oklahoma City, Canadian River, OK, USA

STS039-85-029 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- This 70mm frame is one of the best pictures of the Oklahoma City area from...

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NASA image: Hilly and Lineated Terrain
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Jan 18, 2000

Hilly and Lineated Terrain

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, shows hilly and lineated terrain and a patch of...

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NASA image: Raising Dust
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Mar 27, 2006

Raising Dust

This Mars Global Surveyor MGS Mars Orbiter Camera MOC image shows dust plumes created by gusting winds on a plain...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Mar 1, 2017

Daedalia Planum

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Daedalia Planum, an extensive volcanic...

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NASA image: Rush Hour
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Jul 5, 2006

Rush Hour

This MOC image shows a cratered plain west of Schiaparelli Crater, Mars. The area captured in this image, and areas...

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NASA image: Bumpy Terrain
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Dec 19, 2002

Bumpy Terrain

Hills abound in this portion of Mars imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft and located in the Vastitas Borealis...

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NASA image: Intersection
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Jun 9, 2006

Intersection

This MOC image shows a small portion of a dust-covered plain directly north of Labyrinthus Noctis which is cut by...

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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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