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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: Geologic Cross-Section
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Sep 11, 2014

Geologic Cross-Section

This cross-section graphic provides an interpretation of the geologic relationship between the Murray Formation, the...

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NASA image: Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay
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Jul 21, 2017

Land Changes in Atchafalaya Bay

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have orbited our home planet, collecting data about the land surface we rely on....

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NASA image: Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon
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Apr 9, 2003

Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon

Color differences in this daytime infrared image taken by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft represent differences in the...

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NASA image: Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon
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May 29, 2002

Surface Composition Differences in Martian Canyon

Color differences in this daytime infrared image taken by the camera on NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft represent...

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NASA image: The Busy Flank of Arsia Mons
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May 22, 2014

The Busy Flank of Arsia Mons

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows an incredible diversity of ancient lava tubes and...

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NASA image: Hecates Tholus
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Dec 20, 2002

Hecates Tholus

Impact craters in Hecates Tholus, as seen in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, appear to be filled with...

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NASA image: Impact Crater
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Nov 22, 2002

Impact Crater

The irregularly shaped rim of the bowl-shaped impact crater in this NASA Mars Odyssey image is most likely due to...

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NASA image: Hydrated Sulfates in Melas Chasma
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Apr 29, 2024

Hydrated Sulfates in Melas Chasma

This image was acquired to get more information about a site where the CRISM instrument detected hydrated sulfates....

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NASA image: Searching for Clinoforms in a Possible Delta
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Jul 1, 2015

Searching for Clinoforms in a Possible Delta

A delta is a pile of sediment dumped by a river where it enters a standing body of water. Evidence for deltas that...

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NASA image: Mississippi River Delta
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Jun 11, 2002

Mississippi River Delta

As the Mississippi River enters the Gulf of Mexico, it loses energy and dumps its load of sediment that it has...

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NASA image: A Glimpse into History
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Nov 9, 2016

A Glimpse into History

Nothing gets a geologist more excited than layered bedrock, except perhaps finding a fossil or holding a meteorite...

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NASA image: Crater Wall and Floor
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Feb 18, 2003

Crater Wall and Floor

The impact crater observed in this NASA Mars Odyssey image taken in Terra Cimmeria suggests sediments have filled...

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NASA image: Bedrock in a Trough in Asimov Crater
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Mar 26, 2014

Bedrock in a Trough in Asimov Crater

This image, acquired by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, in southern winter over part of Asimov Crater, shows the...

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NASA image: Erosion and Wind Deposition
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Apr 25, 2003

Erosion and Wind Deposition

Streamlined buttes and mesas are left as remnants of an erosive wind that has carried away sediments and even the...

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NASA image: Layers and Sand on the Floor of Schiaparelli Crater
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Jul 30, 2014

Layers and Sand on the Floor of Schiaparelli Crater

Schiaparelli Crater is a 460 kilometer 286 mile wide multi-ring structure. However, it is a very shallow crater,...

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NASA image: An Earth Analog to Mars Yellowknife Bay
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Mar 12, 2013

An Earth Analog to Mars Yellowknife Bay

A sampling pit exposing clay-bearing lake sediments, deposited in a basaltic basin in southern Australia -- a modern...

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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: Surface Erosion and Flow
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Apr 9, 2003

Surface Erosion and Flow

The mottled surface texture and flow features observed in this NASA Mars Odyssey image suggest materials may be, or...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Continued Thailand Flooding
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Oct 28, 2011

NASA Spacecraft Images Continued Thailand Flooding

On Oct. 25, 2011, the Chao Phraya River was in flood stage as NASA Terra spacecraft imaged flooded agricultural...

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NASA image: Nilosyrtis Mensae
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Jan 30, 2003

Nilosyrtis Mensae

The floors of these craters imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey contain very interesting and enigmatic materials that may...

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NASA image: Impact Crater
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Jan 15, 2003

Impact Crater

The relatively flat floor and terrace walls of this impact crater imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft suggest the...

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NASA image: Martian Rock Evidence of Lake Currents
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Dec 8, 2014

Martian Rock Evidence of Lake Currents

Cross-bedding seen in the layers of this Martian rock is evidence of movement of water recorded by the waves or...

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NASA image: Medusae Fossae Yardangs
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Apr 15, 2003

Medusae Fossae Yardangs

The Medusae Fossae formation, seen in this NASA Mars Odyssey image, is an enigmatic pile of eroding sediments that...

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NASA image: Bedding Pattern Interpreted as Martian Delta Deposition
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Dec 8, 2014

Bedding Pattern Interpreted as Martian Delta Deposition

On March 25, 2014, view from the Mastcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover looks southward at the Kimberley waypoint....

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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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