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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: Many-Layered Rock
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Aug 23, 2006

Many-Layered Rock

This MOC image shows light-toned, layered, sedimentary rocks in a crater in the northwestern part of Schiaparelli...

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NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Mar 29, 2012

Wind Erosion

When a large impact occurs it vaporizes the surface and deposits hot debris around the newly formed crater as shown...

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NASA image: Layered Bedrock in Candor Chasma
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Jan 5, 2011

Layered Bedrock in Candor Chasma

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows an area of layered deposits in Candor Chasma. Sheets and...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #28
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May 13, 2013

Images of Gale #28

Moving eastward across the southern part of Gale Crater, this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the...

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NASA image: Changes Near Downhill End of a Martian Gully
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Jul 10, 2014

Changes Near Downhill End of a Martian Gully

This pair of images covers one of many sites on Mars where researchers use the HiRISE camera on NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Valles Marineris - with 3-D
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Feb 26, 2003

Valles Marineris - with 3-D

The top half of this NASA Mars Odyssey image shows interior layered deposits that have long been recognized in...

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NASA image: Dark Rimless Pits in the Tharsis Region
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Dec 1, 2010

Dark Rimless Pits in the Tharsis Region

Two dark, rimless pits are located to the northwest of Ascraeus Mons in the Tharsis volcanic region of Mars in this...

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NASA image: Pastuer Crater
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Feb 25, 2010

Pastuer Crater

The small, dark features are sand dunes in this image by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft. The majority of the...

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NASA image: Source Region for Possible Europa Plumes
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Feb 26, 2014

Source Region for Possible Europa Plumes

This map composed of images NASA Galileo and Voyager missions shows the hemisphere of Europa that might be affected...

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NASA image: For a Decade Orbiting Mars: One Recent View
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Mar 9, 2016

For a Decade Orbiting Mars: One Recent View

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter used its HiRISE camera to obtain this view of an area with unusual texture on the...

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NASA image: Stratigraphy of Alluvial Fans in Saheki Crater
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Mar 23, 2016

Stratigraphy of Alluvial Fans in Saheki Crater

Alluvial fans are gently-sloping wedges of sediments deposited by flowing water. Some of the best-preserved alluvial...

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NASA image: Eastern Coprates Chasma
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Apr 9, 2010

Eastern Coprates Chasma

This image taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey of the eastern end of Coprates Chasma contains a landslide deposit and...

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NASA image: Tithonium Chasma
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Dec 13, 2013

Tithonium Chasma

The steep northern wall of Tithonium Chasma crosses this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft. Landslide...

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NASA image: Henry Crater
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Dec 19, 2002

Henry Crater

Located in Arabia Terra, the crater shown in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft is known as Henry Crater....

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NASA image: Reull Valles Enhanced Color
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Jun 4, 1998

Reull Valles Enhanced Color

A conspicuous fretted channel, Reull Valles, Mars which dissects wall deposits of the large Hellas impact basin,...

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NASA image: Erosion by Scarp Retreat in Gale Crater
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Dec 9, 2013

Erosion by Scarp Retreat in Gale Crater

This mosaic of images from the Mast Camera onboard NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows a series of sedimentary deposits...

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NASA image: Coprates Chasma Landslide
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Dec 20, 2002

Coprates Chasma Landslide

Coprates Chasma comprises the central portion of the Valles Marineris canyon system complex. This image from NASA...

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NASA image: Odyssey/Ganges
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Oct 1, 2002

Odyssey/Ganges

These NASA Mars Odyssey images show layered deposits located on the floor of Ganges Chasma, part of the Valles...

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NASA image: Layers in Burns Cliff Examined by Opportunity
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Nov 21, 2011

Layers in Burns Cliff Examined by Opportunity

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity studied layers in the Burns Cliff slope of Endurance Crater in 2004. The...

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NASA image: Crater Delta
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Jun 2, 2014

Crater Delta

A delta deposit sits on the floor of this unnamed crater in Arabia Terra, as shown in this image from NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater
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May 20, 2015

Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a landscape that is pervasively eroded, right up to the tops...

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NASA image: What Gullies Can Say
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May 22, 2014

What Gullies Can Say

Right past the sharp, but warped rim of this ancient impact crater are deposits of winter frost, which show up as...

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NASA image: Solis Planum
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Nov 30, 2010

Solis Planum

Located in Solis Planum, this unusual volcanic flow has margins darker than the surroundings. It appears that the...

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NASA image: Ceraunius Tholus
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Dec 10, 2009

Ceraunius Tholus

This image by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey shows the northwestern flank of Ceraunius Tholus, one of the smaller volcanoes...

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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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