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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: South Polar Spiral
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Apr 6, 2017

South Polar Spiral

This hill in the South Polar layered deposits has influenced the erosion of the icy layers as seen by by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Gale Crater - False Color
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May 19, 2021

Gale Crater - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Coprates Chasma
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Feb 27, 2023

Coprates Chasma

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Coprates Chasma. The floor of the canyon is covered by large landslide...

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NASA image: Micro-imager View: Layers in 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars
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Sep 13, 2017

Micro-imager View: Layers in 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars

This view of "Vera Rubin Ridge" from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: iss057e105411
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Nov 20, 2018

iss057e105411

iss057e105411 (Nov. 24, 2018) --- The International Space Station was flying 257 miles above Western Australia when...

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NASA image: Orion is Back in Florida After Artemis I on This Week @NASA – January 6, 2023
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Jan 6, 2023

Orion is Back in Florida After Artemis I on This Week @NASA – January 6, 2023

The Orion spacecraft is back in Florida after Artemis I, a direct deposit on Mars, and an insightful mission comes...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Tithonium Chasma
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Feb 16, 2018

Investigating Mars: Tithonium Chasma

In this VIS image of Tithonium Chasma both sides of the chasma are visible. In this narrow and deep part of the...

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NASA image: Frost Highlights in the Springtime
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Sep 5, 2019

Frost Highlights in the Springtime

This image of a crater rim strikingly shows what appear to be bright white flows coming from gullies in the crater...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma
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Jun 30, 2020

Melas Chasma

This VIS image shows part of the southern cliffside of Melas Chasma. Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon...

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NASA image: Chile Altiplano Unconformity
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Oct 22, 2001

Chile Altiplano Unconformity

This 10.5 by 11 km sub-area in northern Chile was acquired by ASTER on April 7, 2000. Dramatically displayed is a...

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NASA image: Light-Toned Materials along the Floor and Walls of Ius Chasma
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Aug 18, 2023

Light-Toned Materials along the Floor and Walls of Ius Chasma

Many of the Valles Marineris canyons, called chasmata, have kilometer-high, light-toned layered mounds made up of...

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NASA image: Polar Layers - False Color
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Apr 18, 2019

Polar Layers - False Color

The polar caps of Mars were deposited over millions of years. Seasonal depositions of ice and dust have created...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma Cliffs
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Sep 15, 2022

Melas Chasma Cliffs

This VIS image shows part of the southwestern cliffside of Melas Chasma. Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon...

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NASA image: Lake Salda Beach
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Jan 27, 2021

Lake Salda Beach

The eastern shore of Lake Salda in Turkey is a good analog for what an ancient lake may have looked like at Jezero...

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NASA image: Tooting Crater Ejecta
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Jun 12, 2019

Tooting Crater Ejecta

n this picture we can see a huge tongue-like form, which looks a like a mudflow with boulders on its surface. This...

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NASA image: Hues in a Crater Slope
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Jan 2, 2017

Hues in a Crater Slope

Impact craters expose the subsurface materials on steep slopes. However, these slopes often experience rockfalls and...

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NASA image: Rhythmic Layers East of Medusae Fossae
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Jun 12, 2019

Rhythmic Layers East of Medusae Fossae

The surface of this image looks wavy, like that of the sea. These wave shapes are the result of erosion: the removal...

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NASA image: Becquerel Crater
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Oct 12, 2021

Becquerel Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of the floor of Becquerel Crater, including a large layered deposit. Becquerel Crater...

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NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Mar 8, 2023

Wind Erosion

At the top of this VIS image is an area eroded by the wind. This region of the Martian surface is highly dissected...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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May 28, 2018

Polar Layers

This VIS image shows part of the margin of the north polar cap and the surrounding plains. The layering of the ice...

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NASA image: Ganges Chasma Landslide
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Aug 1, 2018

Ganges Chasma Landslide

This VIS image is located in central Ganges Chasma. A large landslide deposit fills the top third of the image. The...

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NASA image: Following the Tracks
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Feb 20, 2019

Following the Tracks

Dust devils on Mars often create long, dark markings where they pull a thin coat of dust off the surface. This image...

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NASA image: Polar Ice
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Jan 7, 2019

Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows a small part of the south polar cap. The layering of the cap is easy to see. The layers...

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NASA image: Yuty Crater Ejecta
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Jan 22, 2018

Yuty Crater Ejecta

This VIS image shows a portion of the ejecta deposit of Yuty Crater. The raised edge of the ejecta is termed a...

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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.
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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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