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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: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Aug 21, 2013

Rabe Crater Dunes

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, compared to yesterday IR image, shows the dunes darker...

JPL
NASA image: Charlier Cr. in VIS
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Jul 17, 2009

Charlier Cr. in VIS

This VIS image of Charlier Crater sand sheet was taken at the same time as yesterday THEMIS IR image. In this image...

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NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
Image
Aug 20, 2013

Rabe Crater Dunes

This daytime IR image from shows NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft part of the dune field on the floor of Rabe...

JPL
NASA image: Proctor Crater Dunes
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Sep 2, 2013

Proctor Crater Dunes

The dunes in this daytime IR image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft appear bright because they are warmer than...

JPL
NASA image: Hadriaca and Dao
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Aug 30, 2013

Hadriaca and Dao

This daytime IR image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the patera summit depression and...

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in IR
Image
Aug 14, 2009

Dunes in IR

Dunes with several different forms are found on the floor of this unnamed crater in Noachis Terra.

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NASA image: Dunes in IR
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Aug 12, 2009

Dunes in IR

Several areas of dunes are located on the plains of Terra Cimmeria. The dunes appear bright in the daytime infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
Image
Mar 29, 2017

Rabe Crater Dunes

This VIS image was collected simultaneously with yesterday's IR image. It shows part of the dune field on the floor...

JPL
NASA image: Padalka and Kuipers review procedures in Node 1 as Foale exercises on IRED during EXP 9 / EXP 8
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Apr 22, 2004

Padalka and Kuipers review procedures in Node 1 as Foale exercises on IRED during EXP 9 / EXP 8

ISS008-E-21996 (22 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (left), Expedition 9 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1
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Feb 6, 2008

Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1

ISS016-E-027914 (6 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, prepares to use the short...

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NASA image: Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1
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Feb 6, 2008

Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1

ISS016-E-027909 (6 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, uses the short bar for the...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-13
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Apr 18, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0403-13

C-141 KAO: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, FAR-IR Camera

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-14
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May 22, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0403-14

C-141 KAO Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago (FAR-IR Camera)

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0060-1
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Oct 14, 1986

ARC-1969-AC87-0060-1

C-130 aircraft Shoreline Amphitheater: Thermal IR Imagery

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0060-3
Image
Oct 14, 1986

ARC-1969-AC87-0060-3

C-130 aircraft Shoreline Amphitheater: Thermal IR Imagery

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-16
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May 22, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0403-16

C-141 KAO Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago (FAR-IR Camera)

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-15
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May 22, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0403-15

C-141 KAO Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago (FAR-IR Camera)

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0060-2
Image
Oct 14, 1986

ARC-1969-AC87-0060-2

C-130 aircraft Shoreline Amphitheater: Thermal IR Imagery

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0060-4
Image
Oct 14, 1986

ARC-1969-AC87-0060-4

C-130 aircraft Shoreline Amphitheater: Thermal IR Imagery

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-12
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Apr 18, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0403-12

C-141 KAO: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, FAR-IR Camera

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0767
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Aug 19, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0767

C-141 composite art of M-17 FAR-IR May

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NASA image: Noachis Terra Dunes - VIS
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Mar 13, 2015

Noachis Terra Dunes - VIS

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft was collected at the same time as yesterday IR image....

JPL
NASA image: Russel Crater Dunes - VIS
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Mar 11, 2015

Russel Crater Dunes - VIS

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft was collected at the same time as yesterday IR image. The dunes...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0021-20
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Jan 25, 1994

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IR CAMERA & ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS. UH-60 (NASA-750) Blackhawk Rascal helicopter

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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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