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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: Kasei Valles Fan
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Aug 15, 2012

Kasei Valles Fan

At the base of this slope is a fan-shaped deposit of the slope forming material. The channel that the fan rests upon...

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater
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May 20, 2015

Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a landscape that is pervasively eroded, right up to the tops...

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fans
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Apr 30, 2014

Alluvial Fans

Triangular shaped deposits at cliff edges are termed alluvial fans. Alluvial fans typically form in arid regions...

JPL
NASA image: Layered Fan
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Jan 20, 2006

Layered Fan

This beautiful fan deposit is located at the end of a mega-gully that empties into the southern trough of Coprates...

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fans
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Sep 1, 2006

Alluvial Fans

The alluvial fans on the north side of this channel possibly represent the most recent activity in Kasei Valles

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater: Did It Rain on Mars?
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Dec 13, 2006

Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater: Did It Rain on Mars?

Alluvial Fans in Mojave Crater: Did It Rain on Mars?

JPL
NASA image: Fans of Lava Flows on the Flanks of Olympus Mons
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May 30, 2007

Fans of Lava Flows on the Flanks of Olympus Mons

Fans of Lava Flows on the Flanks of Olympus Mons

JPL
NASA image: Large Lava Fan on the Northwestern Flank of Olympus Mons
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May 30, 2007

Large Lava Fan on the Northwestern Flank of Olympus Mons

Large Lava Fan on the Northwestern Flank of Olympus Mons

JPL
NASA image: Dust Fans on the Seasonal Carbon Dioxide Polar Cap
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Apr 18, 2007

Dust Fans on the Seasonal Carbon Dioxide Polar Cap

Dust Fans on the Seasonal Carbon Dioxide Polar Cap

JPL
NASA image: Active Processes: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans
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Dec 11, 2007

Active Processes: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

Active Processes: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

JPL
NASA image: Proposed MSL site in Holden Crater Fan
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May 23, 2007

Proposed MSL site in Holden Crater Fan

Proposed MSL site in Holden Crater Fan

JPL
NASA image: Stratigraphy of Alluvial Fans in Saheki Crater
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Mar 23, 2016

Stratigraphy of Alluvial Fans in Saheki Crater

Alluvial fans are gently-sloping wedges of sediments deposited by flowing water. Some of the best-preserved alluvial...

JPL
NASA image: A Fan with Inverted Channels
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Sep 4, 2018

A Fan with Inverted Channels

This image was acquired on May 30, 2018 by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. This image shows inverted channels...

JPL
NASA image: Alluvial Fan, China
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Dec 8, 2017

Alluvial Fan, China

Image taken 5/2/2002 by ASTER: A vast alluvial fan blossoms across the desolate landscape between the Kunlun and...

GSFC
NASA image: Holden Crater Fan
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Feb 16, 2010

Holden Crater Fan

Taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, this image shows a fan shaped deposit located on the floor of Holden Crater.

JPL
NASA image: GE Fan in Wing VZ-11 VTOL airplane in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Dec 27, 1962

GE Fan in Wing VZ-11 VTOL airplane in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view VZ-11 ground test - variable height struts. Engines of the VZ-11 are a pair of General Electric J85-5...

ARC
NASA image: Astronauts Read Fan Mail 2024-1080p
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Jan 8, 2024

Astronauts Read Fan Mail 2024-1080p

Mail time! 📪 We’re kicking off 2024 with the fourth edition of Fan Mail, featuring NASA Astronauts Marcos Berrios,...

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NASA image: Fans of Roddy Crater
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Jul 24, 2018

Fans of Roddy Crater

This image, acquired by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on Sept. 16, 2013, shows Roddy Crater on Mars, home to...

JPL
NASA image: Sedimentary Fans North of Mojave Crater
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Jan 15, 2015

Sedimentary Fans North of Mojave Crater

In this observation, does the morphology of these possible sedimentary fans match those found in Mojave Crater not...

JPL
NASA image: Spring Fans at Macclesfield
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Jun 2, 2020

Spring Fans at Macclesfield

Every Martian spring, fans of dust are blown out from under the seasonal layer of carbon dioxide ice that forms a...

JPL
NASA image: A Sedimentary Fan in Southeast Gale Crater
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Dec 19, 2023

A Sedimentary Fan in Southeast Gale Crater

Gale Crater is well-known as the landing site of NASA's Curiosity rover, which has explored the northwest crater...

JPL
NASA image: Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.
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Jun 19, 1964

Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.

Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.

ARC
NASA image: A Fan-Shaped Landform and Nearby Light-Toned Material
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Jun 17, 2015

A Fan-Shaped Landform and Nearby Light-Toned Material

The focus of this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is on the western end of a fan-shaped landform,...

JPL
NASA image: Multiple F-Ring Fans
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Jul 20, 2010

Multiple F-Ring Fans

This image is from a set of mosaic images from NASA Cassini spacecraft showing three fan-like structures in Saturn...

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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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