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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: Layers in Upper Formation of Gale Crater Mound
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Feb 11, 2010

Layers in Upper Formation of Gale Crater Mound

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

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NASA image: Layers Exposed in Crater Near Mawrth Vallis
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Jan 12, 2011

Layers Exposed in Crater Near Mawrth Vallis

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the surface outside this large crater is relatively dark, while the interior...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Evaluates New Threats to Earth’s Ozone Layer
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Evaluates New Threats to Earth’s Ozone Layer

Scientists are closely monitoring positive signs of recovery of the Earth’s stratospheric ozone layer, which is...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Feb 4, 2019

Polar Layers

Today's VIS image is located along the margin of Ultima Lingula, where the polar cap meets the surrounding plains....

JPL
NASA image: Frost-free North Polar Layers in the Good Old Summertime
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Oct 17, 2006

Frost-free North Polar Layers in the Good Old Summertime

This MOC image shows a nearly ice-free view of layers exposed by erosion in the north polar region. The light-toned...

JPL
NASA image: First Dodo Trench with White Layer Visible in Dig Area
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Jun 13, 2008

First Dodo Trench with White Layer Visible in Dig Area

This image of the trench shows a white layer that has been uncovered by the Robotic Arm RA scoop onboard NASA...

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NASA image: Light-Toned Layers in Tithonium Chasma
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Aug 12, 2015

Light-Toned Layers in Tithonium Chasma

Tithonium Chasma is a part of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the Solar System. If Valles Marineris was...

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NASA image: Crater with Exposed Layers
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Jan 17, 2017

Crater with Exposed Layers

On Earth, geologists can dig holes and pull up core samples to find out what lies beneath the surface. On Mars,...

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NASA image: Eroded Layers in Shalbatana Valles
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Jan 23, 2018

Eroded Layers in Shalbatana Valles

Layers, probably sedimentary in origin, have undergone extensive erosion in this image from NASA's Mars...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Feb 22, 2017

South Polar Layers

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. It is now summer in the region and the surface frosts are gone....

JPL
NASA image: Layers and Fractures in Ophir Chasma
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Nov 5, 2015

Layers and Fractures in Ophir Chasma

Ophir Chasma forms the northern portion of Valles Marineris, and this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

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NASA image: Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars - High Resolution Image
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Feb 12, 1998

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars - High Resolution Image

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars - High Resolution Image

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NASA image: Oudemans Crater Central Uplift: A Sample of Well-Preserved Layering   Excavated from Kilometers Below
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Feb 1, 2007

Oudemans Crater Central Uplift: A Sample of Well-Preserved Layering Excavated from Kilometers Below

Oudemans Crater Central Uplift: A Sample of Well-Preserved Layering Excavated from Kilometers Below

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NASA image: False Color Image of North Polar Layered Deposits in Head Scarp of Chasma   Boreale
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Dec 13, 2006

False Color Image of North Polar Layered Deposits in Head Scarp of Chasma Boreale

False Color Image of North Polar Layered Deposits in Head Scarp of Chasma Boreale

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NASA image: Layered Ice Near the South Pole of Mars
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Dec 12, 2017

Layered Ice Near the South Pole of Mars

The two largest ice sheets in the inner solar system are here on Earth, Antarctica and Greenland. The third largest...

JPL
NASA image: Mount Sharp Buttes and Layers From Near Darwin
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Dec 11, 2014

Mount Sharp Buttes and Layers From Near Darwin

This view from the Mastcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows dramatic buttes and layers on the lower flank of Mount...

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NASA image: Dark Bands Run Through Light Layers
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Sep 19, 2012

Dark Bands Run Through Light Layers

This mosaic from the Mast Camera on NASA Curiosity rover shows a close-up view looking toward the Glenelg area. One...

JPL
NASA image: Erosion of the Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits
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May 22, 2017

Erosion of the Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits

This image is an oblique view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of the sloping edge of the stack of icy layers...

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NASA image: Virtual Slice Through Icy Layered Deposits Near Mars South Pole
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Mar 15, 2007

Virtual Slice Through Icy Layered Deposits Near Mars South Pole

The upper image is a radargram showing data from the subsurface of Mars in the ice-rich layered deposits that...

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NASA image: STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers

STS039-610-037 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Numerous atmospheric scattering layers over Earth are apparent in this...

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NASA image: Pluto Haze
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Mar 17, 2016

Pluto Haze

This image of haze layers above Pluto limb was taken by NASA New Horizons spacecraft. About 20 haze layers are seen.

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NASA image: Arabia Terra
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Sep 12, 2006

Arabia Terra

This region of Arabia Terra has several different layers of material exposed. These layers occur at the...

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NASA image: To Beat the Band
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Sep 28, 2006

To Beat the Band

This MOC image shows layers exposed in the north polar region of Mars. The north polar cap is underlain by a thick...

JPL
NASA image: Spring Slide
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Oct 30, 2013

Spring Slide

The North Polar region of Mars is capped with layers of water ice and dust, called the polar layered deposits. This...

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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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