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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: Sirenum Fossae
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Jan 12, 2017

Sirenum Fossae

The linear depressions in this VIS image are graben. Graben are formed from tectonic activity with large blocks of...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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May 22, 2018

Cerberus Fossae

This VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Located southeast of the Elysium Planitia volcanic complex, the...

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NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Jul 16, 2018

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image shows part of one of the Elysium Fossae on the western flank of the Elysium volcanic complex. The...

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NASA image: Tectonic, Volcanic and Fluvial Activity?
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Dec 22, 2022

Tectonic, Volcanic and Fluvial Activity?

This image shows two cross-cutting depressions that may have been formed by the collapse of weak terrain along...

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NASA image: A Song of Ice and Tectonics
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Mar 26, 2024

A Song of Ice and Tectonics

Many craters in the mid-latitudes of Mars are partially filled with deposits that have been interpreted to be...

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NASA image: Claritas Fossae
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Dec 27, 2018

Claritas Fossae

Located between the lava plains of Daedalia Planum and Solis Planum, Claritas Fossae is a graben filled highland....

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NASA image: Amenthes Fossae
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Jun 13, 2019

Amenthes Fossae

The two linear depressions crossing this VIS image are graben created by tectonic activity. Orbit Number: 77201...

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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...

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NASA image: Hills in Arctic Canada with Impact Origin
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Jun 2, 2004

Hills in Arctic Canada with Impact Origin

While most hills and mountains on Earth originate from tectonic motions or volcanism, Earth also has some examples...

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NASA image: More Olympica Fossae
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Feb 22, 2016

More Olympica Fossae

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a different part of Olympica Fossae. In this region lava...

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NASA image: Right Angle
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Jan 10, 2012

Right Angle

Right angles are not common in nature. They are almost always formed by tectonic forces. This right angle on Mars is...

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NASA image: Volcanic Complexity
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Mar 7, 2014

Volcanic Complexity

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a small region between Olympus Mons and Sulci Gordii. There...

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NASA image: Venus - Interior of Ovda Regio
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Sep 20, 1996

Venus - Interior of Ovda Regio

This image from NASA Magellan shows part of the interior of Ovda Regio, one of the large highlands ringing the...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Northwest of Bhuj, India
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May 31, 2001

SRTM Stereo Pair: Northwest of Bhuj, India

On January 26, 2001, the Kachchh region in western India suffered the most deadly earthquake in India history....

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NASA image: Hyperboreus Labyrinthus
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Aug 22, 2012

Hyperboreus Labyrinthus

The dissected appearing surface in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft is called Hyperboreus...

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NASA image: Ganymede Color Global
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Aug 3, 1998

Ganymede Color Global

Natural color view of Ganymede from NASA Galileo spacecraft during its first encounter with the satellite. The dark...

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NASA image: Not Round Crater
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Aug 7, 2012

Not Round Crater

Not all images are round as shown by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft. Here, the surface likely had fractures or...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcanoes and the East African Rift Valley
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Jul 11, 2002

Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcanoes and the East African Rift Valley

Volcanic, tectonic, erosional and sedimentary landforms are all evident in this comparison of two elevation models...

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NASA image: SRTM Anaglyph: Wheeler Ridge, California
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Aug 31, 2000

SRTM Anaglyph: Wheeler Ridge, California

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, shows Wheeler Ridge and vicinity, California, a site of...

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NASA image: Mangala Fossa
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May 13, 2016

Mangala Fossa

The channel feature in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is called Mangala Fossa. This feature was...

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NASA image: Stressed-out Enceladus 3-D
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Mar 24, 2005

Stressed-out Enceladus 3-D

This high-resolution stereo anaglyph captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft of Saturn moon Enceladus shows a region of...

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NASA image: Avernus Topography
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Apr 4, 2012

Avernus Topography

The Avernus region contains several different surface features. These include tectonic fractures, ridges, hills, and...

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NASA image: Accustomed to Her Face
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Jun 26, 2007

Accustomed to Her Face

After nearly three years at Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft continues to observe the planet retinue of icy moons....

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NASA image: Ulysses Fossae
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Nov 3, 2010

Ulysses Fossae

NASA Mars Odyssey captured this image of Ulysses Fossae, located in the Tharsis Volcanic region. Cross cutting...

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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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