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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: iss057e111392
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Dec 4, 2018

iss057e111392

iss057e111392 (Dec. 4, 2018) --- The coastal plains and swamps of the Atlantic coast nation of Guinea-Bissau are...

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NASA image: iss059e122299
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Jun 21, 2019

iss059e122299

iss059e122299 (June 21, 2019) --- The Monticello Reservoir, Lake Murray and Columbia, South Carolina are pictured as...

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NASA image: Mesa = Table
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Aug 10, 2006

Mesa = Table

This MOC image shows two mesas on the northern plains of Mars. Mesa is the Spanish word for table, and that is a...

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NASA image: Northern Craters - False Color
Image
Oct 10, 2018

Northern Craters - False Color

This VIS image shows the margin and ejecta surrounding two craters located in the northern plains. The rim and...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum Windstreaks
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Apr 15, 2020

Daedalia Planum Windstreaks

This VIS images shows several windstreaks located on the volcanic plains of Daedalia Planum. The dark and bright...

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NASA image: Polar Margin - False Color
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May 24, 2019

Polar Margin - False Color

Today's false color image shows part of the margin of the north polar cap and the surrounding plains. This image was...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum Windstreak
Image
Jul 7, 2020

Daedalia Planum Windstreak

Today's VIS image shows a windstreak on lava plains southwest of Arsia Mons. The extensive lava flow field is called...

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NASA image: Riddle Me This
Image
Mar 9, 2015

Riddle Me This

This view shows two craters in an area of smooth plains. The crater on the left presents an interesting geological...

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NASA image: Polar Layers - False Color
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May 22, 2019

Polar Layers - False Color

Today's false color image shows the margin between the north polar cap and the surrounding plains. The polar cap was...

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NASA image: Albuquerque, NM, USA
Image
Jun 14, 1991

Albuquerque, NM, USA

STS040-614-061 (5-14 June 1991) --- Albuquerque, New Mexico is perched on the edge of the Rio Grande floodplain,...

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NASA image: New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain
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Jun 22, 1973

New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain

SL2-05-397 (22 June 1973) --- New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain (31.0N, 91.0W) can...

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NASA image: River of Sand
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Sep 21, 2016

River of Sand

A dominant driver of surface processes on Mars today is aeolian (wind) activity. In many cases, sediment from this...

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NASA image: The Jagged Shores of Pluto Highlands
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Jun 9, 2016

The Jagged Shores of Pluto Highlands

This enhanced color view from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft zooms in on the southeastern portion of Pluto's great...

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NASA image: The Jagged Shores of Pluto Highlands
Image
Jun 9, 2016

The Jagged Shores of Pluto Highlands

This enhanced color view from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft zooms in on the southeastern portion of Pluto's great...

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NASA image: Denver, Colorado
Image
Sep 30, 1994

Denver, Colorado

STS068-248-092 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The location of Denver, Colorado - on the western edge of the High...

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NASA image: Dust Devil Dance
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Oct 12, 2020

Dust Devil Dance

Dune fields in the high southern latitudes of Mars tell a mostly similar story during local summer. The dark dunes...

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NASA image: Ariadnes Colles - False Color
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Jun 28, 2021

Ariadnes Colles - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Ariadnes Colles - False Color
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Jun 16, 2021

Ariadnes Colles - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Ariadnes Colles - False Color
Image
Aug 4, 2020

Ariadnes Colles - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Ariadnes Colles - False Color
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Jun 25, 2021

Ariadnes Colles - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Chaos Region
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Sep 10, 2015

Chaos Region

In the center of this 300-mile (470-kilometer) wide image of Pluto from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is a large...

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NASA image: Rolling Ripple
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May 1, 2006

Rolling Ripple

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity continues to cut southward across a plain marked by large sand ripples and...

NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Jul 19, 2019

Olympia Undae

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of Olympia Undae. Olympia Undae is a large dune field that dominates the...

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NASA image: Dust Devil Streaks
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Feb 7, 2003

Dust Devil Streaks

At first glance, the dust devil streaks observed in this THEMIS image of the martian northern plains may look...

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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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