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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: Wide, Branching Channels
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Jan 11, 2017

Wide, Branching Channels

Southern spring on Mars brings sublimation of the seasonal dry ice polar cap. Gas trapped under the seasonal ice...

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NASA image: Io, the Ra Patera, Mazda Catena, and Gibil Patera Area
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Jun 4, 1998

Io, the Ra Patera, Mazda Catena, and Gibil Patera Area

Io's volcanic plains are shown in this Voyager 1 image mosaic. Also visible are numerous volcanic calderas and lava...

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NASA image: Terby Crater - False Color
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Aug 3, 2016

Terby Crater - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

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NASA image: DISC - APOLLO 11
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Jul 14, 1969

DISC - APOLLO 11

S69-39148 (July 1969) --- Close-up view of the one and one-half inch silicon disk which will be left on the moon by...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 24, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-725-031 (24 October 1995) --- The contrasting colors of fall in New England are captured on this...

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NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Oct 29, 2020

Rabe Crater Dunes

The dunes seen in this VIS image are located on the complex floor of Rabe Crater. The sand is likely derived by...

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NASA image: Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
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Apr 29, 1990

Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

One of the driest regions on Earth, the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa (23.0N, 15.0E) lies adjacent to the Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1812
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Mar 14, 2013

KSC-2013-1812

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

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NASA image: Galle Crater
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Dec 5, 2018

Galle Crater

This VIS image shows a small portion of the floor of Galle Crater. This large crater is located on the eastern side...

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NASA image: Shalbatana Vallis
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Sep 17, 2019

Shalbatana Vallis

Today's VIS image shows a section of Shalbatana Vallis. Along side of the major channel is a smaller tributary...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 12, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

This image shows part of eastern Candor Chasma. In the middle of the image is a set of linear ridges and valleys....

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Tithonium Chasma
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Feb 7, 2018

Investigating Mars: Tithonium Chasma

This VIS image shows part of the floor of Tithonium Chasma. Eroded materials cover most of the image. The initial...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 8, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

ISS035-E-18006 (8 April 2013) --- One of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 6, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-006163 (6 Oct. 2010) --- Nevado Coropuna, Peru is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 25...

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NASA image: Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars
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Jun 1, 2017

Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars

This diagram presents some of the processes and clues related to a long-ago lake on Mars that became stratified,...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 9, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

This image shows part of western Candor and the erosion of a large mesa. Layered materials are visible throughout...

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NASA image: A Glimpse into History
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Nov 9, 2016

A Glimpse into History

Nothing gets a geologist more excited than layered bedrock, except perhaps finding a fossil or holding a meteorite...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 5, 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: Global Color Mosaic of Triton
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Jun 4, 1998

Global Color Mosaic of Triton

Global color mosaic of Triton, taken in 1989 by Voyager 2 during its flyby of the Neptune system. Color was...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 18, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

This image of central Candor Chasma shows a surface topography called chaos. Chaos is a region of small to medium...

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NASA image: Two Possible Ways Boron Got into Veins on Mount Sharp
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Dec 13, 2016

Two Possible Ways Boron Got into Veins on Mount Sharp

This graphic portrays two hypotheses about how the element boron ended up in calcium sulfate veins found within...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Mar 31, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-034524 (31 March 2008) --- Harrat Khaybar, Saudi Arabia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 3, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-006563 (3 June 2009) --- Mount Tambora Volcano, Sumbawa Island in Indonesia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 8, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. It is approximately 810 km long (503...

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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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