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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: iss056e084656
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Jun 27, 2018

iss056e084656

iss056e084656 (June 27, 2018) --- The Canary Wharf financial district, London City Airport and the River Thames in...

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NASA image: Auqakuh Vallis
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Mar 25, 2020

Auqakuh Vallis

The channel in today's VIS image is called Auqakuh Vallis and is located in northern Terra Sabaea. Large channels on...

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NASA image: Auqakuh Vallis
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Jan 30, 2020

Auqakuh Vallis

The channel in today's VIS image is called Auqakuh Vallis. Large channels on Mars are named for the word "mars/star"...

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NASA image: Martian Meanders and Scroll-Bars
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Mar 1, 2017

Martian Meanders and Scroll-Bars

This is a portion of an inverted fluvial channel in the region of Aeolis/Zephyria Plana, at the Martian equator....

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NASA image: Gorj Province, Romania
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Feb 3, 2020

Gorj Province, Romania

In southwest Romania, the rivers draining the Transylvanian Alps have incised the rough topography of the foothills....

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NASA image: Flowing Rivers on Ancient Mars
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Jan 31, 2024

Flowing Rivers on Ancient Mars

This image of ridges in Aeolis Planum tells a story of ancient rivers and a Mars very different to that of today....

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NASA image: Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater
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Jun 13, 2024

Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater

Superimposed on an image taken by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, this map shows the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 6, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-06305 (6 June 2003) --- This image featuring two capital cities on opposite banks of the Congo River was...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Feb 5, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-090012 (5 Feb. 2012) --- The Parana River floodplain along the Mato Grosso–Sao Paulo border, Brazil is...

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NASA image: Charitum Montes Gullies
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Dec 7, 2022

Charitum Montes Gullies

Today's VIS image shows part of Charitum Montes, the rugged highlands surrounding the southern part of Argyre...

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NASA image: Mississippi River
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Dec 16, 2019

Mississippi River

The Mississippi River continually evolves and changes course, as these two images testify. Harold Fisk's 1944 map...

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NASA image: Detroit, MI, Toledo, OH and Lake Erie
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Jun 22, 1973

Detroit, MI, Toledo, OH and Lake Erie

SL2-05-390 (22 June 1973) --- Greater Detroit (42.0N, 82.5W) is located at the southeastern border of Michigan on...

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NASA image: Lake Yamzho Yumco, Tibetan Plateau
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Sep 30, 1994

Lake Yamzho Yumco, Tibetan Plateau

STS068-243-012 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This nadir view of the southern Tibetan Plateau shows the plateau...

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NASA image: Meanders in Ridge Form in the Zephyria Region
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Nov 5, 2015

Meanders in Ridge Form in the Zephyria Region

In this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, an ancient sinuous meandering river system is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jun 18, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-009598 (18 June 2008) --- The Sentinel Volcanic Field in Arizona is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: iss071e207619
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Jun 23, 2024

iss071e207619

iss071e207619 (June 23, 2024) --- The French port city of Le Havre on the river Seine at the mouth of the English...

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NASA image: Basra, Iraq as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Basra, Iraq as seen from STS-59

STS059-82-010 (9-20 April 1994) --- View northwestward of a small part of southeastern Iraq. The city of Basra can...

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NASA image: iss012e09567
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Nov 28, 2005

iss012e09567

ISS012-E-09567 (28 Nov. 2005) --- Houston Ship Channel, Texas is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: A Long and Winding Channel in Tharsis
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Oct 5, 2016

A Long and Winding Channel in Tharsis

The Tharsis region of Mars is covered in vast lava flows, many with channels. Some channels, however, resemble...

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NASA image: Ancient Rivers
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Jan 14, 2016

Ancient Rivers

Early in Martian history, liquid water energetically carved the surface, forming channel systems that look...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 4, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-76262 (4 Sept. 2006) --- Lake Morari, Tibet is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 30, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-023651 (26 Dec. 2013) --- Lake Sharpe near Lower Brule, South Dakota is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 2, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-006110 (2 May 2008) --- Vermilion Cliffs and Paria River, Arizona are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 13, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13029 (13 January 2005) --- The Perigoso Channel and Amazon River mouth are featured in this image...

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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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