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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: Bright Rays from Canuleia Crater
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Mar 21, 2012

Bright Rays from Canuleia Crater

In this image from NASA Dawn spacecraft, bright material extends out from the crater Canuleia on asteroid Vesta. The...

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NASA image: Meridiani Planum
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Sep 9, 2010

Meridiani Planum

Parts of Meridiani Planum have a surface that appears to be composed of different layers of material. In this image...

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NASA image: Funky Floors
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Nov 8, 2006

Funky Floors

The material covering the floors of these two craters looks very different from the surrounds. The unusual markings...

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NASA image: Flooded Crater in Terra Sirenum
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Mar 22, 2003

Flooded Crater in Terra Sirenum

The floor of the crater in this NASA Mars Odyssey image displays interesting textures and it appears to have been...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Cornelia Crater
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Sep 5, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Cornelia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Numisia quadrangle, southern hemisphere; layers...

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NASA image: Ever-Changing Ring
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Oct 8, 2012

Ever-Changing Ring

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures Saturn ever-changing F ring, showing its bright core, another strand of ring...

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NASA image: Hide and Seek
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Nov 7, 2006

Hide and Seek

Exhumation of craters, the uncovering of old craters hidden from view by younger surface material, is common in many...

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NASA image: Lump of Planetary Stuff  Artist Concept
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Sep 23, 2009

Lump of Planetary Stuff Artist Concept

This artist conception shows a lump of material in a swirling, planet- forming disk. Astronomers using NASA Spitzer...

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NASA image: Small Scale Features at Vesta South Pole
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Oct 1, 2011

Small Scale Features at Vesta South Pole

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a raised mound material overlying the brighter material that makes up the...

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NASA image: Relative Age
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Jun 4, 2010

Relative Age

In some regions of Mars the relative ages of different materials can be determined. In this image, captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Rubria Crater, Apparent Brightness and Topography Images
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Jul 12, 2012

Rubria Crater, Apparent Brightness and Topography Images

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Gegania quadrangle, just south of Vesta...

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NASA image: Wind and Rock
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Feb 18, 2011

Wind and Rock

The ejecta materials of this crater are more resistant to erosion than the surrounding materials. The wind has...

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NASA image: Divalia Fossa and Rubria and Occia Craters, Apparent Brightness and Topography Images
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Jul 11, 2012

Divalia Fossa and Rubria and Occia Craters, Apparent Brightness and Topography Images

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Gegania quadrangle, just south of Vesta...

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NASA image: Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Sossia and Canuleia Craters
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Jul 3, 2012

Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Sossia and Canuleia Craters

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Urbinia quadrangle, in Vesta southern...

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NASA image: Which Came First, the Yardang or the Platy Flow?
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Feb 13, 2014

Which Came First, the Yardang or the Platy Flow?

One of the great strengths of the HiRISE camera onboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is that its high resolution...

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NASA image: Olivine-Bearing Dune Fields and Wall Rock in Coprates Chasma
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May 1, 2013

Olivine-Bearing Dune Fields and Wall Rock in Coprates Chasma

In this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, lower wall rock spurs are found that spread dark materials onto...

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NASA image: Two-toned Impact Crater in Balmer Basin: A Reflection of the Target?
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Mar 26, 2010

Two-toned Impact Crater in Balmer Basin: A Reflection of the Target?

Materials excavated during formation of this ~450 m diameter impact crater have an unusual two-toned character,...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 97
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May 26, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 97

This picture from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows craters near the equator of Ceres. Faint patches and streaks of bright...

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NASA image: Holden Crater
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Jul 7, 2009

Holden Crater

This 2001 Mars Odyssey THEMIS daytime infrared image shows the dissection of the rim of Holden Crater by numerous...

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NASA image: Wind Effects
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Jul 19, 2010

Wind Effects

The region southwest of Olympus Mons is covered with materials that have been eroded by the wind. Surface materials...

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NASA image: Sossia and Canuleia Craters
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May 21, 2012

Sossia and Canuleia Craters

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft of asteroid Vesta shows Sossia and Canuleia craters. Sossia is surrounded by...

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NASA image: Chaos
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Jun 26, 2012

Chaos

This small region of hills appears to be forming from the fractured material just south of it. This material is the...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Aug 29, 2014

Dark Slope Streaks

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows dark slope streaks in an unnamed crater in Terra Sabaea....

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NASA image: Bright and Dark at West Rim of Marcia Crater
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Mar 21, 2012

Bright and Dark at West Rim of Marcia Crater

The interplay of bright and dark material at the rim of Marcia crater on Vesta is visible in this image mosaic taken...

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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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