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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: Perspective View of Layered Young Crater
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Mar 21, 2012

Perspective View of Layered Young Crater

This image, made from data obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows a perspective view of a layered young crater in...

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NASA image: Mars Surface Layers in Infrared
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Jun 17, 2002

Mars Surface Layers in Infrared

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows signs of layering exposed at the surface in a region of Mars...

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NASA image: Layers at the Base of Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2012

Layers at the Base of Mount Sharp

A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASA Curiosity rover. The...

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NASA image: Layers in Arsia Mons Volcano
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Oct 28, 2010

Layers in Arsia Mons Volcano

This observance from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers a pit in the lower West flank of Arsia Mons, one of the...

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NASA image: Layered Young Crater
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Mar 21, 2012

Layered Young Crater

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a young crater on asteroid Vesta. Layering is visible in the crater...

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NASA image: Bedding Details in Layered Rock
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Oct 16, 2013

Bedding Details in Layered Rock

This beautiful image shows terrific layers and exposed bedrock along a cliff in west Candor Chasma, which is part of...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Jun 16, 2011

South Polar Layers

Different lighting can hide or reveal different features on the surface of Mars. The lighting was perfect to reveal...

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NASA image: The Beauty of Layered Stratigraphy
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Jan 20, 2017

The Beauty of Layered Stratigraphy

The layered bedrock in this image was brought from several kilometers of depth during the formation of this 44...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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May 3, 2019

South Polar Layers

This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap is comprised of layers of ice and dust deposited over...

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NASA image: Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast

NASA image acquired September 27, 2012 On September 27, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)...

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NASA image: Layers in Danielson Crater
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Sep 5, 2019

Layers in Danielson Crater

This image shows sedimentary rock and sand within Danielson Crater, an impact crater 67 kilometers in diameter,...

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NASA image: A Crater on the South Polar Layered Deposits
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Apr 3, 2019

A Crater on the South Polar Layered Deposits

This image is part of a campaign to image potential impact craters in the south polar layered deposits (ice cap)....

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NASA image: Polar Layers - False Color
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Apr 18, 2019

Polar Layers - False Color

The polar caps of Mars were deposited over millions of years. Seasonal depositions of ice and dust have created...

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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: Layered Sediments in Valles Marineris
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Nov 27, 2019

Layered Sediments in Valles Marineris

Layered sedimentary rocks are key to understanding the geologic history of a planet, recording the sequence of...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Mar 3, 2017

South Polar Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the layering of the South Polar cap of Mars. The...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Jan 2, 2023

South Polar Layers

This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap is comprised of layers of ice and dust deposited over...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Dec 30, 2022

South Polar Layers

This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap is comprised of layers of ice and dust deposited over...

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NASA image: Rhythmic Layering in Danielson Crater on Mars
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Nov 21, 2011

Rhythmic Layering in Danielson Crater on Mars

Rhythmic patterns of sedimentary layering in Danielson Crater on Mars result from periodic changes in climate...

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NASA image: Sedimentary Rock Layers on a Crater Floor
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May 20, 2015

Sedimentary Rock Layers on a Crater Floor

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers layered sedimentary rocks on the floor of an impact crater...

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NASA image: Lighting up a Dead Star Layers
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Oct 26, 2006

Lighting up a Dead Star Layers

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the scattered remains of an exploded star named Cassiopeia A....

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NASA image: Bright Layered Deposits with Clues of Acidic Water
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Jan 11, 2010

Bright Layered Deposits with Clues of Acidic Water

This view, taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows color variations in bright layered deposits on a plateau...

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NASA image: Thickness of Mars South Polar Layered Deposits
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Mar 15, 2007

Thickness of Mars South Polar Layered Deposits

This map shows the thickness of the south polar layered deposits of Mars, an ice-rich geologic unit that was probed...

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NASA image: Stereo View of Layer Outcrops in Iani Chaos
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Feb 16, 2002

Stereo View of Layer Outcrops in Iani Chaos

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor shows eroded, pitted, light-toned layer outcrops in Iani Chaos. 3D...

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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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