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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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May 31, 2022

South Polar Cap

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The sun has just risen on the cap as winter has transitioned...

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NASA image: The Color Wonderland of Mawrth Vallis
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Sep 8, 2016

The Color Wonderland of Mawrth Vallis

There is a candidate landing site in the Mawrth Vallis region for the European Space Agency's ExoMars rover, planned...

JPL
NASA image: Lava Field, Syria
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May 27, 2015

Lava Field, Syria

In southern Syria, the Azraq-Wadi as Sirhan Depression is the site of young volcanic activity, producing an...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1811
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Mar 14, 2013

KSC-2013-1811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers pour a concrete mix that utilizes spent material from sandblasting projects at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Polar Layers
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Feb 4, 2019

Polar Layers

Today's VIS image is located along the margin of Ultima Lingula, where the polar cap meets the surrounding plains....

JPL
NASA image: Mounds Cut by a Fissure
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Jan 21, 2020

Mounds Cut by a Fissure

This image shows four relatively bright mounds along a linear, curving feature that appears to be a rift zone, where...

JPL
NASA image: Chiquicamata Mine, Chile
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Aug 24, 2016

Chiquicamata Mine, Chile

Chuquicamata, in Chile's Atacama Desert, is the largest open pit copper mine in the world, by excavated volume. The...

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NASA image: Surface Chemistry Maps
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Mar 13, 2015

Surface Chemistry Maps

Maps of magnesium/silicon (left) and thermal neutron absorption (right) across Mercury's surface (red indicates high...

JPL
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Sep 22, 2020

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: Tugaske Crater
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Jul 7, 2015

Tugaske Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of Tugaske Crater. The northern margin of this crater has been modified from a circular...

JPL
NASA image: Wind Eroded Vallis
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Sep 2, 2019

Wind Eroded Vallis

Several named and unnamed channels are located south of the Medusa Fossae Formation on the margin with Terra...

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NASA image: Polar Ice
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Mar 15, 2019

Polar Ice

This VIS image is located on the South Polar cap. The linear features are the steep side of a polar trough. At...

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NASA image: A Martian Dust Avalanche
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Jun 25, 2021

A Martian Dust Avalanche

Relatively dark slope streaks are common on steep dust-mantled slopes of Mars. When imaged under high sun...

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NASA image: Landslide
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Apr 13, 2018

Landslide

This VIS image is located in an unnamed crater within Tyrrhena Terra. The 'mitten' shaped feature extends from the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0690
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Mar 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0690

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane carrying the P3 Integrated...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1813
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Mar 14, 2013

KSC-2013-1813

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A driveway made from a concrete mix that utilizes spent material from sandblasting projects...

KSC
NASA image: Sedimentary Rocks inside Terby Crater
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May 26, 2022

Sedimentary Rocks inside Terby Crater

The sedimentary history of Mars is important to understanding climate change and the evolution of Mars. Sedimentary...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1039
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1039

Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1040
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1040

Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

KSC
NASA image: Crater Chaos
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Nov 11, 2015

Crater Chaos

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the interior of an unnamed crater in Arabia...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Ice
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Mar 15, 2023

South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. This image was taken at the end of southern summer. The cap was...

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NASA image: jsc2024e062107
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Sep 13, 2024

jsc2024e062107

jsc2024e062107 (9/13/2024) --- One of the ANT1 Radiation Tolerance Experiment with Moss in Orbit on the Space...

JSC
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Oct 21, 2020

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....

JPL
NASA image: Jezero Crater
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May 27, 2022

Jezero Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of the northeastern portion of Jezero Crater. The Perserverance Rover is located on the...

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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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