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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: End of Lethe Vallis
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Nov 15, 2010

End of Lethe Vallis

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the funnel-shaped terminus of Lethe Vallis, a winding channel...

JPL
NASA image: Edge of North Polar Erg
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Dec 7, 2011

Edge of North Polar Erg

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter depicts a scene from early spring in the northern hemisphere of...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Heat Shield in Detail
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Aug 8, 2012

Curiosity Heat Shield in Detail

This color full-resolution image showing the heat shield of NASA Curiosity rover was obtained during descent to the...

JPL
NASA image: Anatomy of Brown Dwarf Atmosphere Artist Concept
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Jan 8, 2013

Anatomy of Brown Dwarf Atmosphere Artist Concept

This artist illustration shows the atmosphere of a brown dwarf called 2MASSJ22282889-431026, which was observed...

JPL
NASA image: Possible Cinder Cone on the Southern Flank of Pavonis Mons
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Oct 13, 2010

Possible Cinder Cone on the Southern Flank of Pavonis Mons

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbite is centered on a small cone on the side of one of Mars giant shield...

JPL
NASA image: Terra Meridiani
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Dec 19, 2002

Terra Meridiani

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey is located near the equator and the prime meridian of Mars in a region called...

JPL
NASA image: Images of Gale #4
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Apr 8, 2013

Images of Gale #4

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the northern part of Mt. Sharp and the crater floor between Mt....

JPL
NASA image: How Did the Mound in Gale Crater Form?
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May 22, 2013

How Did the Mound in Gale Crater Form?

Scientist hypothesize that a lake of liquid water once filled Gale crater, and the layers in the mound formed as...

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NASA image: Henry Crater
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Dec 19, 2002

Henry Crater

Located in Arabia Terra, the crater shown in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft is known as Henry Crater....

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NASA image: Crater Ejecta
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Jun 5, 2012

Crater Ejecta

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft contains a relatively young crater and its ejecta. Layering in the...

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NASA image: A Comparative View of Terrains on Vesta
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Dec 6, 2011

A Comparative View of Terrains on Vesta

This image combines two separate views of the giant asteroid Vesta obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft. The data reveal...

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NASA image: Home Plate Evidence for an Explosive Past
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Apr 11, 2006

Home Plate Evidence for an Explosive Past

This view of layers around the edge of a low plateau called Home Plate inside Mars Gusev Crater includes a feature...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Meseta de Somuncura, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 27, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair: Meseta de Somuncura, Patagonia, Argentina

The Meseta de Somuncura is a semi-arid basalt plateau in northern Patagonia. This view of the northwestern part of...

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NASA image: Bushveld Igneous Complex, South Africa
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Feb 8, 2013

Bushveld Igneous Complex, South Africa

The Bushveld Igneous Complex BIC is a large layered igneous intrusion within the earth crust, exposed at the edge of...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #3
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Apr 5, 2013

Images of Gale #3

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows Gale crater, which is east of the landing site. It shows the...

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NASA image: Odyssey/Ganges
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Oct 1, 2002

Odyssey/Ganges

These NASA Mars Odyssey images show layered deposits located on the floor of Ganges Chasma, part of the Valles...

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NASA image: Opportunity Southward View of McClure-Beverlin Escarpment on Mars
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Feb 14, 2014

Opportunity Southward View of McClure-Beverlin Escarpment on Mars

This view toward the south is a mosaic of images taken by Opportunity Pancam on Dec. 25, 2013. The rover team plans...

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NASA image: Map of Lower Mount Sharp
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Sep 11, 2014

Map of Lower Mount Sharp

This is a map of lower Mount Sharp on Mars, showing the major geologic units identified from orbit. The rocks of the...

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NASA image: Once an Onion, Always an Onion Artist Concept
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Oct 26, 2006

Once an Onion, Always an Onion Artist Concept

This artist concept shows that NASA Spitzer Space Telescope found evidence that this star, the remains of which are...

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NASA image: Curiosity Progress on Route from Glenelg to Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2013

Curiosity Progress on Route from Glenelg to Mount Sharp

NASA Mars rover Curiosity left the Glenelg area on July 4, 2013, on a rapid transit route to the entry point for the...

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NASA image: Melas Materials
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May 1, 2006

Melas Materials

This MOC image shows dark sand dunes superposed on layered, light-toned outcrops -- interpreted to be sedimentary...

JPL
NASA image: Saskatchewan and Manitoba
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May 30, 2001

Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Surface brightness contrasts accentuated by a thin layer of snow enable a network of rivers, roads, and farmland...

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NASA image: EuCropis Power Cells Fluidic Cards
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Apr 7, 2015

EuCropis Power Cells Fluidic Cards

EuCropis Power Cells capping layer A-line

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NASA image: EuCropis Power Cells Fluidic Cards
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Apr 7, 2015

EuCropis Power Cells Fluidic Cards

EuCropis Power Cells capping layer - Micronics

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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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