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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: Misssissippi River and St. Louis, MO
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Jun 22, 1973

Misssissippi River and St. Louis, MO

SL2-81-189 (22 June 1973) --- The well defined meanderings of the Mississippi River, just to the south of St. Louis,...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Oct 31, 1985

STS-61A earth observations

61A-31-089 (30 Oct-6 Nov 1985) --- This photograph looking to the west-northwest along the axis of the Great...

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NASA image: Mangala Valles
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Jan 21, 2020

Mangala Valles

Mangala Valles is a complex channel more than 900km long (560 miles). The channel system starts near Mangala Fossae,...

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NASA image: Acheron Fossae
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Aug 2, 2019

Acheron Fossae

This VIS image is located on the northern side of Acheron Fossae. Acheron Fossae is a complex tectonic region north...

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NASA image: Arabia Terra Channel
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Jan 27, 2020

Arabia Terra Channel

Today's VIS image is located in northern Arabia Terra. This region is dissected with numerous unnamed channels of...

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NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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Jan 18, 2022

Olympus Rupes

Olympus Rupes is the name of the large escarpment surrounding Olympus Mons. The escarpment is a cliff where there is...

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NASA image: Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky, USA

SL2-81-194 (22 June 1973) --- This view of southern Illinois and Western Kentucky (37.0N, 88.5W), with the winding...

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NASA image: Terra Sabaea Channel
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Feb 20, 2020

Terra Sabaea Channel

This VIS image shows an unnamed channel located in northern Terra Sabaea. Many channels dissect this complex region...

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NASA image: Barratt with AgCam setup
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Apr 16, 2009

Barratt with AgCam setup

ISS019-E-007253 (16 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Mar 3, 2017

South Polar Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the layering of the South Polar cap of Mars. The...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41D mission.

41D-42-023 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1984) --- The Gascoyne River, an intermittent large wash 500 miles north of Perth,...

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NASA image: A Tapestry of Lunar Landmarks
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Apr 6, 2026

A Tapestry of Lunar Landmarks

art002e012261 (April 6, 2026) - Multiple lunar landmarks come into view in this image, many of which were...

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NASA image: A Cross Section of Lunar Geology
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Apr 6, 2026

A Cross Section of Lunar Geology

art002e012114 (April 6, 2026) - A diverse set of lunar features is visible in this view, including the brightly...

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NASA image: The West African coast, highlighting the nations of Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea‑Bissau
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Mar 27, 2026

The West African coast, highlighting the nations of Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea‑Bissau

iss074e0417599 (March 27, 2026) --- The West African coast, highlighting the nations of Senegal, The Gambia, and...

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NASA image: Rocks Here Sequester Some of Mars Early Atmosphere
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Sep 2, 2015

Rocks Here Sequester Some of Mars Early Atmosphere

This view combines information from two instruments on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to map color-coded...

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NASA image: Pluto Methane Snowcaps on the Edge of Darkness
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Aug 31, 2016

Pluto Methane Snowcaps on the Edge of Darkness

This area is south of Pluto's dark equatorial band informally named Cthulhu Regio, and southwest of the vast...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 6, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

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NASA image: Putting Pluto's Geology on the Map
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Feb 11, 2016

Putting Pluto's Geology on the Map

This geological map covers a portion of Pluto's surface that measures 1,290 miles (2,070 kilometers) from top to...

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NASA image: Pluto Methane Snowcaps on the Edge of Darkness context
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Aug 31, 2016

Pluto Methane Snowcaps on the Edge of Darkness context

This area is south of Pluto's dark equatorial band informally named Cthulhu Regio, and southwest of the vast...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A90-3000
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Aug 21, 1990

ARC-1990-A90-3000

After traveling more than 1.5 billion km (948 million mi.), the Magellan spacecraft was inserted into orbit around...

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NASA image: iss012e21250
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Mar 21, 2006

iss012e21250

ISS012-E-21250 (2 March 2006) --- Dust and smog in northeast China are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Ancient Streamlined Islands of the Palos Outflow Channel
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Aug 24, 2016

Ancient Streamlined Islands of the Palos Outflow Channel

This image shows the northern terminus of an outflow channel located in the volcanic terrains of Amenthes Planum....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Oct 24, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-005321 (24 Oct. 2008) --- The Hell's Half Acre Lava Field in Idaho is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Digital Elevation Map of Spirit Trek
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Dec 8, 2004

Digital Elevation Map of Spirit Trek

This digital elevation map, produced from satellite data overlain on an image taken by the Mars Orbital Camera on...

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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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