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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: A Complex Valley Network Near Idaeus Fossae
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Mar 12, 2014

A Complex Valley Network Near Idaeus Fossae

Many valleys occur all over Mars that reveal an extensive ancient history of liquid water erosion. This image from...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Bhuj, India, Two Weeks After Earthquake
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Apr 5, 2001

SRTM Stereo Pair: Bhuj, India, Two Weeks After Earthquake

On January 26, 2001, the city of Bhuj suffered the most deadly earthquake in India history. This stereoscopic image...

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NASA image: Layers at the Base of Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2012

Layers at the Base of Mount Sharp

A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASA Curiosity rover. The...

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NASA image: Auqakuh Valles
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Jun 17, 2002

Auqakuh Valles

The ancient sinuous river channel shown in this image by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft was likely carved by water...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Northwest of Bhuj, India
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May 31, 2001

SRTM Stereo Pair: Northwest of Bhuj, India

On January 26, 2001, the Kachchh region in western India suffered the most deadly earthquake in India history....

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NASA image: New Galaxy Quest Readies for Launch
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Mar 19, 2003

New Galaxy Quest Readies for Launch

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on NASA Galaxy...

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NASA image: Colorful Central Peak in an Unnamed Crater
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Oct 5, 2011

Colorful Central Peak in an Unnamed Crater

The colorful rocks exposed in the central peak visible in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter probably...

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NASA image: Mars Odyssey All Stars: Polar Dunes
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Dec 9, 2010

Mars Odyssey All Stars: Polar Dunes

A sea of dark dunes, sculpted by the wind into long lines, surrounds the northern polar cap covering an area as big...

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NASA image: SRTM Radar Image with Color as Height: Kachchh, Gujarat, India
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Apr 5, 2001

SRTM Radar Image with Color as Height: Kachchh, Gujarat, India

This image shows the area around the January 26, 2001, earthquake in western India, the deadliest in the country...

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NASA image: Mars Odyssey All Stars: Cerberus Crack
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Dec 9, 2010

Mars Odyssey All Stars: Cerberus Crack

Geological faulting has opened cracks in the Cerberus region that slice through flat plains and mesas alike. This...

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NASA image: Ridges and Cliffs on Mercury Surface
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Jan 20, 2008

Ridges and Cliffs on Mercury Surface

A complex history of geological evolution is recorded in this frame from the Narrow Angle Camera NAC, part of the...

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NASA image: Corinth Canal, Greece
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Sep 15, 2006

Corinth Canal, Greece

The Isthmus of Corinth has played a very important role in the history of Greece. It is the only land bridge between...

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NASA image: Mars Odyssey All Stars: Bacolor Crater
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Dec 9, 2010

Mars Odyssey All Stars: Bacolor Crater

Bacolor Crater is a magnificent impact feature about 20 kilometers 12 miles wide. This image is part of an All Star...

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NASA image: Snowman
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Oct 27, 2011

Snowman

This composite image is a simulated true color image of part of asteroid Vesta northern region, which contains the...

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NASA image: Voyager Goes Interstellar Artist Concept
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Sep 12, 2013

Voyager Goes Interstellar Artist Concept

Voyager 1 has entered interstellar space. NASA spacecraft, which rose from Earth on a September morning 36 years...

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NASA image: Shalbatana/Simud Vallis Junction
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Jan 11, 2003

Shalbatana/Simud Vallis Junction

The sinuous channels and streamlined islands at the junction of Shalbatana and Simud Vallis, seen in this NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Layers?
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May 30, 2011

Layers?

It is sometimes difficult to figure out the history of the surface of Mars as seen in visible wavelength images....

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NASA image: The Interior of Kuiper
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Oct 5, 2011

The Interior of Kuiper

The colorful rocks exposed in the central peak visible in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter probably...

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NASA image: Terra Meridiani
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Apr 9, 2003

Terra Meridiani

This image by NASA Mars Odyssey illustrates the complex terrains within Terra Meridiani. This general region is one...

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NASA image: Khyber Pass, Afghanistan-Pakistan
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Nov 8, 2010

Khyber Pass, Afghanistan-Pakistan

The ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft imaged the Khyber Pass, a mountain pass that links Afghanistan...

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NASA image: Context of Carbonate Rocks in Heavily Eroded Martian Terrain
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Dec 18, 2008

Context of Carbonate Rocks in Heavily Eroded Martian Terrain

The color coding on this CRISM composite image of an area on Mars is based on infrared spectral information...

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NASA image: Hesperia Planum
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Jun 4, 2002

Hesperia Planum

This NASA Mars Odyssey image shows a close-up view of the ridged plains in Hesperia Planum, a classic locality for...

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NASA image: Mars Odyssey All Stars: Chasma Boreale
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Dec 9, 2010

Mars Odyssey All Stars: Chasma Boreale

Chasma Boreale is a long, flat-floored valley that cuts deep into Mars north polar icecap. This image is part of an...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Zudayyah Taylor-Dunn, president of the NASA Headquarters Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG), left, and LaVerne...

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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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