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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: Engineers Assemble Electronics Layer on Roman Coronagraph Instrument
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Dec 21, 2022

Engineers Assemble Electronics Layer on Roman Coronagraph Instrument

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory – from left, Brandon Creager, Juan Gloria, Joshua Nachtigal, and Sonny...

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NASA image: Martian Color #10
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Jul 5, 2006

Martian Color #10

This image shows the sand dunes and layered material common on the floor of Valles Marineris

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NASA image: Polar Margin
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Aug 23, 2006

Polar Margin

The unusual surface pattern exists at the margin of the north polar layered deposit

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NASA image: Canyon Floor Deposits
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Dec 1, 2005

Canyon Floor Deposits

The layered and wind eroded deposits occur on the floor of Chandor Chasma

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NASA image: Polar Margin
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Sep 21, 2006

Polar Margin

Layers of ice are easily seen in this image of the margin of the South Polar cap

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NASA image: Images of Gale #14
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Apr 22, 2013

Images of Gale #14

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the highest elevation of layered deposit occurs at the top, but...

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NASA image: Meridiani Planum
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Sep 9, 2010

Meridiani Planum

Parts of Meridiani Planum have a surface that appears to be composed of different layers of material. In this image...

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NASA image: Unusual Texture
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Jun 1, 2012

Unusual Texture

The unusual texture in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is located on the plains of Elysium...

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NASA image: Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to   Victoria Crater
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Aug 24, 2006

Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to Victoria Crater

This true-color image shows a circular indentation in a flat-topped rock surface. Around the edge of the hole is a...

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NASA image: Polar Terminus
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Sep 6, 2006

Polar Terminus

This MOC image shows the termination end of a group of layers in the north polar region of Mars, where they have...

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NASA image: Light-toned Terraces
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May 29, 2006

Light-toned Terraces

This MOC image shows light-toned, layered, sedimentary rock outcrops in northwest Schiaparelli Basin. The layers are...

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NASA image: Geological Transition
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Sep 11, 2014

Geological Transition

This image, taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows the transition between the Murray Formation, in which...

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NASA image: Shifting Northern Hazes
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Apr 28, 2006

Shifting Northern Hazes

The complex and dynamic atmosphere of Titan displays multiple haze layers near the north pole in this view, which...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma Deposits
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Jan 9, 2003

Melas Chasma Deposits

Erosion of the interior layered deposits of Melas Chasma, part of the huge Valles Marineris canyon system, has...

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Detailed Image of Uranus Atmosphere
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Captures Detailed Image of Uranus Atmosphere

NASA Hubble Space Telescope peered deep into Uranus atmosphere to see clear and hazy layers created by a mixture of...

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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: Peering Deep into Jupiter Atmosphere
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Mar 14, 2013

Peering Deep into Jupiter Atmosphere

The dark hot spot in this false-color image from NASA Cassini spacecraft is a window deep into Jupiter atmosphere....

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NASA image: Everything is (Well) Illuminated
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Mar 18, 2019

Everything is (Well) Illuminated

The south polar layered deposits are icy layers that have been deposited over millions of years, preserving a...

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NASA image: Eroded Scallops with Layers
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Jan 9, 2017

Eroded Scallops with Layers

The western Utopia Planitia in the Northern mid-latitudes of Mars is marked by a peculiar type of depression with...

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NASA image: Following the Tracks
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Feb 20, 2019

Following the Tracks

Dust devils on Mars often create long, dark markings where they pull a thin coat of dust off the surface. This image...

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NASA image: Lingering Frost
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Jun 25, 2018

Lingering Frost

Mars' north polar layered deposits comprise a thick stack of icy layers. Part of this image from NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: Planetary Interiors
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Nov 21, 2018

Planetary Interiors

An artist's impression shows the major interior layers of Earth, Mars and the Moon....

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NASA image: Iani Chaos
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Nov 15, 2005

Iani Chaos

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft of Iani Chaos shows the layered deposit that occurs on...

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NASA image: Fans on Crater Rims
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Dec 14, 2016

Fans on Crater Rims

Gas under pressure will choose an easy escape route. In this image, the terrain is covered with a seasonal layer of...

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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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