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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: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 26, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

Mission managers, from left, NASA Ares I-X Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko, Ground Operations Manager...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch
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Oct 27, 2009

ARES I-X Launch

NASA's Ares I-X rocket is seen through the windows of Firing Room One of teh Launch Control Center (LCC) at the...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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Jul 30, 2021

Ares Vallis

Today's VIS image shows part of Ares Vallis. Located in Margaritifer Terra, Ares Vallis is part of a large system of...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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May 10, 2016

Ares Vallis

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the complex channel floor of Ares Vallis.

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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Aug 28, 2014

Ares Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Ares Vallis.

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NASA image: Ares Vallis Tributary
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Feb 28, 2020

Ares Vallis Tributary

The channel seen in this VIS image is a tributary channel of Ares Vallis. This channel is not as deep as the main...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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Apr 19, 2012

Ares Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows where Ares Vallis starts top of image from Iani Chaos...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis Tributary - False Color
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Dec 16, 2019

Ares Vallis Tributary - False Color

This false color image shows a tributary channel that empties into the main Ares Vallis channel. This tributary...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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Jul 25, 2018

Ares Vallis

This VIS image shows part of Ares Vallis, one of the large channels in Margaritfer Terra that empty into Chryse...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis - False Color
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May 28, 2021

Ares Vallis - 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: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and tour guide Mary Ann Harness check out models of the Ares 1 and Ares 5 space vehicles during Aldrin's tour of NASA Dryden
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Aug 25, 2007

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and tour guide Mary Ann Harness check out models of the Ares 1 and Ares 5 space vehicles during Aldrin's tour of NASA Dryden

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and tour guide Mary Ann Harness check out models of the Ares 1 and Ares 5 space...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Sep 9, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Named for the Greek god associated with Mars, the NASA developed Ares launch vehicles will return humans to the moon...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1246
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May 2, 2008

KSC-08pd1246

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Artist's rendering of the Constellation Program's Ares V rocket on the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of the Ares I crew launch vehicle, left, and Ares V cargo launch vehicle. Ares I...

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NASA image: ARS racks
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Sep 22, 2009

ARS racks

ISS020-E-041651 (22 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt works with the Atmosphere Revitalization System...

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NASA image: ARS racks
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Sep 22, 2009

ARS racks

ISS020-E-041647 (22 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt works with the Atmosphere Revitalization System...

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NASA image: A Plateau in Ares Vallis
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Jan 15, 2015

A Plateau in Ares Vallis

This channelized area is near the source region of the huge outflow channel, Ares Vallis. It was at the distal end...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1245
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May 2, 2008

KSC-08pd1245

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Artist's rendering of the Constellation Program's mobile launcher platform with an Ares I...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1244
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May 2, 2008

KSC-08pd1244

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Artist's rendering of the empty Constellation Program's mobile launcher platform planned for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5542
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Oct 20, 2009

KSC-2009-5542

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Poised inside Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares...

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NASA image: Ares Valles
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Dec 13, 2002

Ares Valles

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey covers a portion of Ares Valles, an outflow channel carved into the surface of...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of the Ares I crew launch vehicle during launch and the Ares V cargo launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2655
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Apr 14, 2009

KSC-2009-2655

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2654
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Apr 14, 2009

KSC-2009-2654

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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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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