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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: Plains South of Valles Marineris
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Mar 28, 2017

Plains South of Valles Marineris

This enhanced-color sample reveals the incredible diversity of landforms on some Martian plains that appear bland...

JPL
NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2
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Jan 3, 2014

CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2

ISS038-E-025002 (3 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, conducts a session...

JSC
NASA image: Mars Briefing
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Aug 4, 2011

Mars Briefing

Colin Dundas, a research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, speaks during a briefing, Thursday, Aug. 4,...

HQ
NASA image: Icefall, Lambert Glacier, Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Icefall, Lambert Glacier, Antarctica

Image taken 12/2/2000: The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, is the world's largest glacier. The focal point of this...

GSFC
NASA image: Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil
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Jan 20, 1996

Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil

STS072-738-019 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The Delta of the Paraiba do Sul River, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...

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NASA image: STS-51C earth observations
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Oct 10, 2000

STS-51C earth observations

51C-143-027 (24-27 Jan 1985) --- This near-vertical photograph taken in January, 1985, shows the distribution...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-043231 (6 July 2014) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

JSC
NASA image: Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil
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Jan 19, 1993

Cape Baleia, Caravelas, Brazil

STS054-86-001 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This 70mm view shows a spectacular multiple spit on the coast of Brazil, about...

JSC
NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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Feb 7, 2022

Olympica Fossae

Olympica Fossae is a complex channel located on the volcanic plains between Alba Mons and Olympus Mons. The...

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Gypsum Dunes in Olympia Undae
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Jul 15, 2016

North Polar Gypsum Dunes in Olympia Undae

These sand dunes are a type of aeolian bedform and partly encircle the Martian North Pole in a region called Olympia...

JPL
NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Dec 2, 2019

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image contains a section of one of the many channel forms found radial to the Elysium Mons volcanic...

JPL
NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Aug 6, 2018

Elysium Fossae

This VIS image contains a section of one of the many channel forms found on the northwestern side of the Elysium...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Briefing
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Aug 4, 2011

Mars Briefing

Philip Christensen, a geophysicist at Arizona State University, speaks during a briefing, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at...

HQ
NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Nov 28, 2023

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image contains a section of the many channel forms found radial to the Elysium Mons volcanic complex. In...

JPL
NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Apr 10, 2023

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image contains a section of one of the many channel forms found radial to the Elysium Mons volcanic...

JPL
NASA image: Image 01_37_45_03
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 01_37_45_03

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
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Jan 4, 2021

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, began erupting on December 20, 2020, when a lava flow within Halema'uma'u crater interacted...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-043230 (6 July 2014) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

JSC
NASA image: Layers along a Pit in Coprates Catena
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Mar 5, 2018

Layers along a Pit in Coprates Catena

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows the western wall of a small pit that is located along...

JPL
NASA image: Hebrus Valles
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Sep 19, 2019

Hebrus Valles

Located west of the Elysium Volcanic complex, Hebrus Valles is a complex channel system that flowed to the north. In...

JPL
NASA image: Protonilus Mensae
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May 11, 2023

Protonilus Mensae

The mesas and valleys in this VIS image are part of Protonilus Mensae. Located between the relative highlands of...

JPL
NASA image: Hues in a Crater Slope
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Jan 2, 2017

Hues in a Crater Slope

Impact craters expose the subsurface materials on steep slopes. However, these slopes often experience rockfalls and...

JPL
NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2
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Jan 3, 2014

CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2

ISS038-E-025002 (3 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, conducts a session...

JSC
NASA image: Using JPL's DUSTIE Planetary Simulation Chamber to Mimic Vesta
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Dec 20, 2024

Using JPL's DUSTIE Planetary Simulation Chamber to Mimic Vesta

To simulate conditions on the giant asteroid Vesta that would occur after meteoroids strike the surface for a study...

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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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