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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: GPM Gets Flake-y: Layer
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Feb 17, 2017

GPM Gets Flake-y: Layer

The Global Precipitation Measurement can help improve numerical weather predictions of snowfall by measuring the...

GSFC
NASA image: Lots of Layering in Becquerel Crater
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Oct 18, 2010

Lots of Layering in Becquerel Crater

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Becquerel Crater, one of several impact craters in...

JPL
NASA image: Polar Cap Layers
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Mar 24, 2016

Polar Cap Layers

This image of the north polar cap captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the layering of ice and dust...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Nov 4, 2014

South Polar Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layering in the south polar cap.

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Jan 27, 2011

South Polar Layers

Layering in south polar ice is easy to see in this outlier of the main polar cap. This image was captured by NASA...

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NASA image: South Pole Layers
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Oct 28, 2014

South Pole Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layering in the south polar cap.

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Dec 4, 2014

South Polar Layers

The layers in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are near the margin of the south polar cap.

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NASA image: South Pole Layers
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Sep 29, 2014

South Pole Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layering in the south polar cap.

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Jan 17, 2013

South Polar Layers

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the multitude of layers making up the South Polar cap.

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NASA image: Colorful Layers in a Crater Wall
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Aug 20, 2021

Colorful Layers in a Crater Wall

Impact craters are natural "road cuts," exposing planetary layers in cross-section. However, the violent process of...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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May 28, 2018

Polar Layers

This VIS image shows part of the margin of the north polar cap and the surrounding plains. The layering of the ice...

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NASA image: North Polar Layers
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Jul 22, 2019

North Polar Layers

Millions of years of alternating seasons have created the north polar cap. Ice is laid down during the winter and...

JPL
NASA image: Meridiani Planum Layers
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Mar 28, 2022

Meridiani Planum Layers

This VIS image shows layering of surface materials in Meridiani Planum. TES (Thermal Emission Spectrometer)...

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NASA image: North Polar Cap Layers and Ledges
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Aug 24, 2016

North Polar Cap Layers and Ledges

At the edge of Mars' permanent North Polar cap, we see an exposure of the internal layers, each with a different mix...

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NASA image: Layers in Lower Formation of Gale Crater Mound
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Feb 11, 2010

Layers in Lower Formation of Gale Crater Mound

Layers of rock exposed in the lower portion of a tall mound near the center of Gale Crater on Mars exhibit...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Nov 24, 2005

Polar Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows just one example of the bright and dark markings that...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Oct 31, 2005

Polar Layers

This VIS image illlustrates how distinct polar layers appear with no frost cover. This image was collected during...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Oct 3, 2016

Polar Layers

This VIS image shows some of the multiple layers of ice that make up the South Polar cap. Orbit Number: 65175...

JPL
NASA image: Drag Folds in the North Polar Layered Deposits
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Jun 1, 2016

Drag Folds in the North Polar Layered Deposits

These North Polar layered deposits, composed of ice, captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, show...

JPL
NASA image: Colorful Layers in Ariadnes Colles
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Apr 30, 2018

Colorful Layers in Ariadnes Colles

This color image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows bedrock layers of diverse colors and...

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NASA image: Coarse Layering at Home Plate
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Apr 11, 2006

Coarse Layering at Home Plate

This image shows coarse-grained layers from around the edge of a low plateau called Home Plate inside Mars Gusev Crater

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NASA image: Layered Crater Walls
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Sep 16, 2006

Layered Crater Walls

This MOC image shows an impact crater that is approximately 3.5 kilometers 2.2 miles in diameter. Layered rock units...

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NASA image: Polar Layers, Exposed
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Aug 20, 2006

Polar Layers, Exposed

This MOC image shows a layered slope in the martian north polar region, being exposed by the removal of an...

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NASA image: Polar Layered Deposit Slopes
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Dec 18, 2014

Polar Layered Deposit Slopes

Polar layered deposits slopes are quite extensive and partially surround the South polar residual cap as seen in...

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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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