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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: KSC-04-S-00258
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Jul 27, 2004

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In just seven short years, planet Mercury will have a visitor from Earth: an advanced spacecraft called MESSENGER....

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NASA image: Occator Topography
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Sep 30, 2015

Occator Topography

This view, made using images taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft, is a color-coded topographic map of Occator crater on...

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NASA image: Avernus Topography
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Apr 4, 2012

Avernus Topography

The Avernus region contains several different surface features. These include tectonic fractures, ridges, hills, and...

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NASA image: Topography of Mars
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Nov 21, 2011

Topography of Mars

Color coding in this image of Mars represents differences in elevation, measured by NASA Mars Global Surveyor. While...

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NASA image: Mars Topography
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Jan 17, 2001

Mars Topography

These maps are global false-color topographic views of Mars at different orientations from NASA Mars Orbiter Laser...

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NASA image: Vesta Shape and Gravity
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Apr 25, 2012

Vesta Shape and Gravity

This frame from a video from NASA Dawn mission shows that the gravity field of Vesta closely matches the surface...

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NASA image: Buckling Under the Weight
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May 29, 2013

Buckling Under the Weight

This image, which is composed of data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows the topography of a mountain known...

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NASA image: First LROC Stereo Results
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Aug 25, 2009

First LROC Stereo Results

This is a synthetic perspective view looking south from the Apollo 16 landing area, topography is rendered naturally...

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NASA image: Moon Rugged South Polar Region Composite
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Jun 18, 2009

Moon Rugged South Polar Region Composite

This composite image depicts the moon rugged south polar region in two lights. The color image is the highest...

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NASA image: Anaglyph Image of Vesta Southeastern Latitudes
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Oct 3, 2011

Anaglyph Image of Vesta Southeastern Latitudes

This anaglyph from NASA Dawn spacecraft image shows the topography of asteroid Vesta southeastern region. You need...

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NASA image: Is It Snow?
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Apr 25, 2003

Is It Snow?

Amidst the hummocky topography produced by the ejecta from Lyot crater, smooth patches of material fill shallow...

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NASA image: Evander Half in Shadow
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May 26, 2014

Evander Half in Shadow

Dione large crater, Evander, appears here half in shadow, throwing its topography into sharp relief as seen by NASA...

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NASA image: South Polar Clouds
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Apr 8, 2011

South Polar Clouds

This image captured NASA Mars Odyssey by of low altitude clouds perfectly illustrates how the surface topography of...

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NASA image: Anaglyph Image of the Mountain/Central Complex in the South Polar Region
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Oct 7, 2011

Anaglyph Image of the Mountain/Central Complex in the South Polar Region

This anaglyph image shows the topography of the mountain-central complex in asteroid Vesta south polar region. You...

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NASA image: Upper Surface of Icy Layers Covering Mars South Polar Region
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Mar 15, 2007

Upper Surface of Icy Layers Covering Mars South Polar Region

This map shows the topography of the south polar region of Mars. The elevation of the terrain is shown by colors,...

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NASA image: El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America
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Dec 17, 2009

El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America

The most recent sea-level height data from the NASA/European Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 oceanography...

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NASA image: Adios El Niño, Hello La Niña?
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Jun 22, 2010

Adios El Niño, Hello La Niña?

This image from NASA European Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 shows that the moderate El Niño of the past...

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NASA image: Budapest, Hungary, Perspective View, SRTM Elevation Model with Landsat Overlay
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Feb 13, 2004

Budapest, Hungary, Perspective View, SRTM Elevation Model with Landsat Overlay

After draining the northern flank of the Alps Mountains in Germany and Austria, the Danube River flows east as it...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite's Land 'First Light'
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Mar 24, 2023

SWOT Satellite's Land 'First Light'

This visualization shows water features on New York's Long Island – shown as bright pink splotches nestled within...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite will Improve Clarity and Detail of Sea Height Measurements
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Satellite will Improve Clarity and Detail of Sea Height Measurements

This animation, created in 2012, shows the increasing clarity and detail of measurements of sea height made by...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite's Sea Level 'First Light'
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Mar 24, 2023

SWOT Satellite's Sea Level 'First Light'

This visualization shows sea surface height measurements in the Gulf Stream off the coast of North Carolina and...

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NASA image: ASTER-SRTM Perspective of Mount Oyama Volcano, Miyake-Jima Island, Japan
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Aug 10, 2000

ASTER-SRTM Perspective of Mount Oyama Volcano, Miyake-Jima Island, Japan

Mount Oyama is a 820-meter-high (2,700 feet) volcano on the island of Miyake-Jima, Japan. In late June 2000, a...

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NASA image: Ismeniae Fossae
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Dec 4, 2002

Ismeniae Fossae

A fretted channel dominates this region of Ismeniae Fossae, imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey. The topography of this...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Mission managers and scientists discuss the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission. A collaboration...

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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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