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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: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing
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Jan 9, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing

Kent Kellogg, SMAP project manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing
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Jan 9, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing

Dara Entekhabi, SMAP science team lead, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, speaks during a briefing about the...

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing
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Jan 9, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing

Christine Bonniksen, SMAP program executive with the Science Mission Directorate’s Earth Science Division at NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radar Map
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Apr 21, 2015

NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radar Map

With its antenna now spinning at full speed, NASA new Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP observatory has successfully...

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NASA image: NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radiometer Map
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Apr 21, 2015

NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radiometer Map

With its antenna now spinning at full speed, NASA new Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP observatory has successfully...

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NASA image: A Sampling of Martian Soils
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Dec 3, 2012

A Sampling of Martian Soils

This collage shows the variety of soils found at landing sites on Mars. The elemental composition of the typical,...

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NASA image: Cross-Section of Icy Soil
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May 28, 2002

Cross-Section of Icy Soil

This diagram shows a possible configuration of ice-rich and dry soil in the upper meter 3 feet of Mars. The ice-rich...

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NASA image: NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant
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Jun 9, 2023

NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant

Resources like oxygen are crucial building blocks in NASA’s plans to establish a long-term presence on the lunar...

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing
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Jan 9, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Media Briefing

Dara Entekhabi, SMAP science team lead, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, center, speaks during a briefing...

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NASA image: Martian Soil Ready for Robotic Laboratory Analysis
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Jun 6, 2008

Martian Soil Ready for Robotic Laboratory Analysis

Martian Soil Ready for Robotic Laboratory Analysis

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NASA image: Disturbed Soil Along the Path from TyronePanorama
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May 30, 2006

Disturbed Soil Along the Path from TyronePanorama

Disturbed Soil Along the Path from TyronePanorama

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NASA image: Microscopic Comparison of Airfall Dust to Martian Soil
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Jun 13, 2008

Microscopic Comparison of Airfall Dust to Martian Soil

Microscopic Comparison of Airfall Dust to Martian Soil

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NASA image: Phoenix Again Carries Soil to Wet Chemistry Lab
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Jul 8, 2008

Phoenix Again Carries Soil to Wet Chemistry Lab

Phoenix Again Carries Soil to Wet Chemistry Lab

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NASA image: Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted into Martian Soil
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Sep 4, 2008

Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted into Martian Soil

Phoenix Conductivity Probe Inserted into Martian Soil

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NASA image: Color Views of Soil Scooped on Sol 9
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Jun 4, 2008

Color Views of Soil Scooped on Sol 9

Color Views of Soil Scooped on Sol 9

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NASA image: Phoenix Carries Soil to Wet Chemistry Lab
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Jun 25, 2008

Phoenix Carries Soil to Wet Chemistry Lab

Phoenix Carries Soil to Wet Chemistry Lab

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NASA image: Martian Soil Delivery to Analytical Instrument on Phoenix
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Jun 8, 2008

Martian Soil Delivery to Analytical Instrument on Phoenix

Martian Soil Delivery to Analytical Instrument on Phoenix

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NASA image: Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil, Sol 46
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Dec 15, 2008

Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil, Sol 46

Conductivity Probe Inserted in Martian Soil, Sol 46

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NASA image: Diversity of Soils near Rover Deploy Region
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Jul 22, 1997

Diversity of Soils near Rover Deploy Region

Diversity of Soils near Rover Deploy Region

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NASA image: Microscope Image of a Martian Soil Surface Sample
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Sep 30, 2008

Microscope Image of a Martian Soil Surface Sample

Microscope Image of a Martian Soil Surface Sample

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NASA image: Bright Soil Near McCool False Color
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Apr 4, 2006

Bright Soil Near McCool False Color

Bright Soil Near McCool False Color

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NASA image: Diversity of Soils near Rover Deploy Region
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Jul 22, 1997

Diversity of Soils near Rover Deploy Region

Diversity of Soils near Rover Deploy Region

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NASA image: Microscopic View of Soil on a Micromachined Silicone Substrate
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Jun 13, 2008

Microscopic View of Soil on a Micromachined Silicone Substrate

Microscopic View of Soil on a Micromachined Silicone Substrate

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NASA image: Rock and Soil Types at Pathfinder Landing Site
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Mar 26, 1998

Rock and Soil Types at Pathfinder Landing Site

Rock and Soil Types at Pathfinder Landing Site

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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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