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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: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

MSFC
NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

MSFC
NASA image: Light-Toned Material in Melas Chasma
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Mar 14, 2007

Light-Toned Material in Melas Chasma

Light-Toned Material in Melas Chasma

JPL
NASA image: Dark Materials at the Snowman
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Mar 21, 2012

Dark Materials at the Snowman

This mosaic from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows dark material near a series of craters known as the nowman on asteroid...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s SDO Watches Bursts of Solar Material
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s SDO Watches Bursts of Solar Material

Solar material repeatedly bursts from the sun in this close-up captured on July 9-10, 2016, by NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials
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Jun 16, 2011

Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials

Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials

JPL
NASA image: Eroded Layered Material in Southwest Utopia Planitia
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Sep 16, 2000

Eroded Layered Material in Southwest Utopia Planitia

Eroded Layered Material in Southwest Utopia Planitia

JPL
NASA image: Complex exposures of North Polar layered material
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Jan 13, 2001

Complex exposures of North Polar layered material

Complex exposures of North Polar layered material

JPL
NASA image: Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater
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Dec 5, 2000

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

JPL
NASA image: Bright Rays of Kuiper and Dark Material Near Hitomaro
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Apr 7, 2011

Bright Rays of Kuiper and Dark Material Near Hitomaro

Bright Rays of Kuiper and Dark Material Near Hitomaro

JPL
NASA image: Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater
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Dec 4, 2000

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

JPL
NASA image: Microscopic Image of Martian Surface Material on a Silicone Substrate
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Jun 13, 2008

Microscopic Image of Martian Surface Material on a Silicone Substrate

Microscopic Image of Martian Surface Material on a Silicone Substrate

JPL
NASA image: Martian Mystery: Do Some Materials Flow Uphill?
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Jul 2, 1999

Martian Mystery: Do Some Materials Flow Uphill?

Martian Mystery: Do Some Materials Flow Uphill?

JPL
NASA image: Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater
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Dec 5, 2000

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

JPL
NASA image: Candor Chasma - Massive non-layered Material Expos
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Sep 18, 2000

Candor Chasma - Massive non-layered Material Expos

Candor Chasma - Massive non-layered Material Expos

JPL
NASA image: Eroding Material over Flows in Echus Chasma
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Dec 27, 2006

Eroding Material over Flows in Echus Chasma

Eroding Material over Flows in Echus Chasma

JPL
NASA image: Dark Material Associated with and between Craters
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Nov 18, 2011

Dark Material Associated with and between Craters

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows areas of dark material which are both associated with impact craters and...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0195-9
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Jun 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0195-9

NASA AMES HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) Suit

ARC
NASA image: Flowing Material
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Mar 21, 2012

Flowing Material

This image, from NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows rock material that has moved across the surface and flowed into a low...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0195-10
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Jun 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0195-10

NASA AMES HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) PLSS pack with Doug Smith

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0195-13
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Jun 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0195-13

NASA AMES HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) PLSS pack with Doug Smith

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0195-23
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Jun 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0195-23

NASA AMES HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) PLSS pack with Doug Smith

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0195-2
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Jun 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0195-2

NASA AMES HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) Suit & PLSS pack

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0195-1
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Jun 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0195-1

NASA AMES HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) Suit & PLSS pack

ARC
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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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