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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: A Magnetar Loses Mass (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 14, 2024

A Magnetar Loses Mass (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts a magnetar – a type of neutron star with a strong magnetic field – losing material...

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NASA image: SOFIA Science Imagery
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Sep 14, 2017

SOFIA Science Imagery

SCI2017_0003: The column of material at and just below the surface of dwarf planet Ceres (box) – the top layer...

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NASA image: iss071e195867
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Jun 17, 2024

iss071e195867

iss071e195867 (June 17, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps works on the...

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NASA image: iss071e195799
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Jun 17, 2024

iss071e195799

iss071e195867 (June 17, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps works on the...

JSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 12, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

In this VIS image of the floor of Rabe Crater the step down into the pit is visible in the sinuous ridges on the...

JPL
NASA image: Mastracchio during MSL SQF Sample Cartridge Exchange
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Nov 26, 2013

Mastracchio during MSL SQF Sample Cartridge Exchange

ss038e008298 (11/26/2013) --- A view of NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, during the Material Science Laboratory...

JSC
NASA image: Impact Crater
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Dec 13, 2002

Impact Crater

The layering of material observed at the bottom of this impact crater imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Containers carrying set of seeds for a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) are shown Feb. 11,...

KSC
NASA image: Layers
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May 8, 2017

Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layered material near the south polar cap. Orbit...

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NASA image: Aerogel Samples
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Jul 15, 2019

Aerogel Samples

Scientists tested these samples of aerogel to see how they could be used as building materials on Mars. In an...

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NASA image: Marsforming for InSight
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Dec 18, 2018

Marsforming for InSight

Engineers in Pasadena, California, sculpt a gravel-like material to mimic the terrain in front of NASA's InSight...

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NASA image: Layers
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May 15, 2017

Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layered materials just off the south polar cap. Orbit...

JPL
NASA image: Sediment Ponds in Tithonium Chasma
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Apr 29, 2024

Sediment Ponds in Tithonium Chasma

This survey of the canyon floor of Tithonium Chasma in Valles Marineris reveals terrain of two distinct ages. The...

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NASA image: Noachis Terra Crater
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Nov 8, 2018

Noachis Terra Crater

This VIS image is located in an unnamed crater in Noachis Terra. The sinuous feature near the bottom of the crater...

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NASA image: Dunes & Swirls
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Feb 7, 2007

Dunes & Swirls

This unnamed northern crater contains several dune fields. Within the central peak region (left side of image) there...

NASA image: Crater Dark Slope Streaks
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Jun 22, 2018

Crater Dark Slope Streaks

Located on the rim of Chia Crater, this smaller crater contains a multitude of dark slope streaks. These features...

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NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target

By providing a set of base measurements that were taken on Earth, this calibration target will help fine-tune the...

JPL
NASA image: Embayment in Tectonized Fluvial Terrain
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Apr 22, 2015

Embayment in Tectonized Fluvial Terrain

This highly tectonized terrain meaning it possesses many faults, as seen by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, has...

JPL
NASA image: Candor Chasma
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May 9, 2018

Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of the interior of Candor Chasma. At the bottom of the frame is a bright feature formed...

JPL
NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
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Nov 20, 2018

Sirenum Fossae

This VIS image is located in Sirenum Fossae near Daedalia Planum. The arc at the bottom of the image is the rim of a...

JPL
NASA image: Filled Crater and Scallops
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Jan 28, 2015

Filled Crater and Scallops

In this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter made for a study of ancient craters, we see the craters...

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NASA image: How Gas Carves Channels
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Jan 24, 2017

How Gas Carves Channels

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spies a layer of dry ice covering Mars south polar layer. In the spring, gas...

JPL
NASA image: Yardangs
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Aug 28, 2019

Yardangs

Yardangs are present at the top of this VIS image. These features are created by long term winds scouring a poor...

JPL
NASA image: Crater Mounds - False Color
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Oct 8, 2018

Crater Mounds - False Color

This VIS image shows parts of Crommelin and Firsoff Craters. Both craters contain large mounds of layered materials...

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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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