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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: Meridiani Planum Soil-2
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Jan 25, 2004

Meridiani Planum Soil-2

Meridiani Planum Soil-2

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NASA image: A Rover Wheel in Soil - Color
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Jul 9, 1997

A Rover Wheel in Soil - Color

A Rover Wheel in Soil - Color

JPL
NASA image: Rosy Red Soil in Scoop
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Jun 26, 2008

Rosy Red Soil in Scoop

Rosy Red Soil in Scoop

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Sees Salty Soil
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Jun 8, 2004

Spirit Sees Salty Soil

Spirit Sees Salty Soil

JPL
NASA image: First Patch of Probed Soil
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Jan 16, 2004

First Patch of Probed Soil

First Patch of Probed Soil

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NASA image: Wind Effects on Martian Soil
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Aug 7, 1997

Wind Effects on Martian Soil

Wind Effects on Martian Soil

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive Satellite
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Jan 21, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive Satellite

Artist rendering of the Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP satellite. The width of the region scanned on Earth...

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NASA image: Soil Sample Site
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Jan 8, 1997

Soil Sample Site

Soil Sample Site http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00363

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NASA image: NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP Lowered into Place
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Oct 15, 2014

NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP Lowered into Place

NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP spacecraft is slowly lowered into place in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility...

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NASA image: Sojourner Rover Tracks in Compressible Soil
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Jan 7, 1998

Sojourner Rover Tracks in Compressible Soil

Sojourner Rover Tracks in Compressible Soil

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NASA image: Soil Fills Phoenix Laboratory Cell
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Oct 20, 2008

Soil Fills Phoenix Laboratory Cell

Soil Fills Phoenix Laboratory Cell

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NASA image: Rasped Soil Sample in Phoenix Scoop
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Jul 16, 2008

Rasped Soil Sample in Phoenix Scoop

Rasped Soil Sample in Phoenix Scoop

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NASA image: Soil Sample Poised at TEGA Door
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Jun 6, 2008

Soil Sample Poised at TEGA Door

Soil Sample Poised at TEGA Door

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NASA image: Rosy Red Soil in Phoenix Scoop
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Jun 26, 2008

Rosy Red Soil in Phoenix Scoop

Rosy Red Soil in Phoenix Scoop

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NASA image: More Soil Delivered to Phoenix Lab
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Sep 16, 2008

More Soil Delivered to Phoenix Lab

More Soil Delivered to Phoenix Lab

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NASA image: Mars Rover Studies Soil on Mars
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Nov 30, 2004

Mars Rover Studies Soil on Mars

Mars Rover Studies Soil on Mars

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NASA image: Trench Reveals Two Faces of Soils
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Apr 28, 2004

Trench Reveals Two Faces of Soils

Trench Reveals Two Faces of Soils

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NASA image: Silica-Rich Soil Found by Spirit
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May 21, 2007

Silica-Rich Soil Found by Spirit

Silica-Rich Soil Found by Spirit

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NASA image: Opportunity Egress Aid Contacts Soil
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Jan 30, 2004

Opportunity Egress Aid Contacts Soil

Opportunity Egress Aid Contacts Soil

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NASA image: First Look at Rock & Soil Properties
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Jul 22, 1997

First Look at Rock & Soil Properties

First Look at Rock & Soil Properties

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NASA image: Phoenix Probe Inserted in Martian Soil
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Oct 29, 2008

Phoenix Probe Inserted in Martian Soil

Phoenix Probe Inserted in Martian Soil

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NASA image: High-Resolution Global Soil Moisture Map
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May 19, 2015

High-Resolution Global Soil Moisture Map

High-resolution global soil moisture map from NASA SMAP combined radar and radiometer instruments, acquired between...

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NASA image: NASA SMAP Images Show Texas Soil Moisture Conditions Before/After Hurricane Harvey's Landfall
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Aug 29, 2017

NASA SMAP Images Show Texas Soil Moisture Conditions Before/After Hurricane Harvey's Landfall

Images of soil moisture conditions in Texas near Houston, generated by NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP)...

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing
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Jan 9, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing

Brad Doorn, SMAP applications lead, Science Mission Directorate’s Applied Sciences Program at NASA Headquarters...

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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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