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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 Ice
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Jul 21, 2021

South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows a portion of the south polar cap. The visible layers were created over millennia by...

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NASA image: Channel and Delta
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Jul 1, 2015

Channel and Delta

This VIS image shows two channels. The channel in the center of the image ends in a crater, where it has created a...

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NASA image: Polar Ice
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Jan 28, 2021

Polar Ice

This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition of ice...

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NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Jun 19, 2018

Rabe Crater Dunes

The large sand sheet with surface dune forms seen in this VIS image is located on the complex floor of Rabe Crater....

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NASA image: Candor Chasma
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May 9, 2018

Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of the interior of Candor Chasma. At the bottom of the frame is a bright feature formed...

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NASA image: Lingering Frost
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Jun 25, 2018

Lingering Frost

Mars' north polar layered deposits comprise a thick stack of icy layers. Part of this image from NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: Possible Fluvial Features in Golden Crater
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Mar 25, 2015

Possible Fluvial Features in Golden Crater

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows an interesting crater floor with what appear to be...

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NASA image: Galle Crater Floor
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Feb 5, 2015

Galle Crater Floor

The unusual texture seen in this image of Galle Crater is likely layered deposits that have been eroded. Small dune...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Nov 30, 2022

Polar Layers

This VIS image shows layering in the south polar cap. The layers are formed over thousands of years of seasonal...

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NASA image: East Candor Chasma
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Jun 8, 1998

East Candor Chasma

During its examination of Mars, NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft returned images of Valles Marineris, a huge canyon system...

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NASA image: "Barnacle Bill" and Surrounding from Super-Pan
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Oct 14, 1997

"Barnacle Bill" and Surrounding from Super-Pan

This is an image from the super-pan sequence. Of importance are some of the features around the rock nicknamed...

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NASA image: Is that an Impact Crater?
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Apr 4, 2017

Is that an Impact Crater?

This image was acquired to take a closer look at a circular feature that might be an impact structure on the South...

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NASA image: Becquerel Crater - False Color
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May 11, 2021

Becquerel 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: Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Impact Melt Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres
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Aug 10, 2020

Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Impact Melt Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres

The Dawn spacecraft captured these stereo images of Occator crater on the dwarf planet Ceres in 2018. Framing camera...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma
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Oct 3, 2017

Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma

Coprates Chasma is one of the numerous canyons that make up Valles Marineris. The chasma stretches for 960 km (600...

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NASA image: Spectral Signals Indicating Impact Glass on Mars
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Jun 8, 2015

Spectral Signals Indicating Impact Glass on Mars

Deposits of impact glass have been preserved in Martian craters, including Alga Crater, shown here. Detection of the...

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NASA image:  Icy Flows
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Aug 18, 2023

Icy Flows

The surface of Mars is littered with examples of glacier-like landforms. While surface ice deposits are mostly...

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NASA image: Mixtures of Sulfates in Melas Chasma
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Sep 4, 2017

Mixtures of Sulfates in Melas Chasma

In this image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, layering within the light-toned sulfate deposit is the result...

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NASA image: Firsoff Crater - False Color
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Jan 6, 2017

Firsoff 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: Jezero Crater Delta
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Aug 12, 2019

Jezero Crater Delta

At the top of today's VIS image is a delta deposit that was created by the flow from the rim channel into the...

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NASA image: Eastern Candor Chasma
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Jun 9, 2022

Eastern Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of eastern Candor Chasma. In the center of this image is a large hill. The...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Mar 24, 2021

Candor Chasma - 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: NASA's Juno Sees New Feature East of Kanehekili
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Dec 12, 2024

NASA's Juno Sees New Feature East of Kanehekili

A new volcanic feature east of Kanehekili on Jupiter's moon Io was imaged by NASA's Juno mission during its 58th...

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NASA image: Eastern Candor Chasma
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Jul 6, 2022

Eastern Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of the southern margin of Candor Chasma. While not as deep as the northern regions of...

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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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