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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: Hummocks and Blocks and Craters
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Aug 4, 2009

Hummocks and Blocks and Craters

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter sees hummocks and blocks on the ejecta blanket of Tsiolkovskiy crater.

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NASA image: Plato Crater
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Feb 2, 2010

Plato Crater

This image taken by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a wide variety of geologic features on northwest of...

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NASA image: Central Peak of Rutherfurd
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Nov 20, 2009

Central Peak of Rutherfurd

This image from NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a view of boulders, on the floor of Rutherfurd crater, about...

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NASA image: Exploring the Apollo 17 Site
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Oct 28, 2009

Exploring the Apollo 17 Site

The Apollo 17 Lunar Module Challenger descent stage comes into focus in this image taken by NASA Lunar...

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NASA image: Inverted Ridges in the Eridania Basin
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Dec 10, 2014

Inverted Ridges in the Eridania Basin

This closeup from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers a region in the Eridania Basin that shows interesting...

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NASA image: Aligned Scallops
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Oct 2, 2013

Aligned Scallops

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows what is called a calloped terrain, that appears here to...

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NASA image: Wrinkle Ridges of Northwest Mare Imbrium
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Dec 14, 2009

Wrinkle Ridges of Northwest Mare Imbrium

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captures a northeast-trending wrinkle ridge cuts across the plains of Mare Imbrium.

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NASA image: A Big Block of Red Bedrock
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Apr 16, 2014

A Big Block of Red Bedrock

This image covers a 26-kilometer-wide impact crater northeast of the Hellas impact basin as observed by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Bright Slope Streaks in Arabia Terra
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Oct 1, 2014

Bright Slope Streaks in Arabia Terra

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows bright and dark slope streaks in craters in the Arabia...

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NASA image: Seeing Beneath the Surface in Morava Valles
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Dec 10, 2014

Seeing Beneath the Surface in Morava Valles

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Morava Valles, a small outflow channel in the Margaritifer...

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NASA image: The Moon in 3-D
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Jul 21, 2009

The Moon in 3-D

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter looks at the Moon in 3D. 3D glasses are necessary to view this image.

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NASA image: Out of the Shadows: Impact Melt Flow at Byrgius A Crater
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Feb 4, 2010

Out of the Shadows: Impact Melt Flow at Byrgius A Crater

This image taken by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the spectacularly preserved viscous flow on the NE rim...

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NASA image: Swooping over the Lunar Highlands
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Jul 3, 2009

Swooping over the Lunar Highlands

Close-up view of the lunar highlands, northeast of Clavius crater, taken by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

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NASA image: Cluster of Farside Secondary Craters
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Nov 23, 2009

Cluster of Farside Secondary Craters

This image from NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a view of boulders, on the floor of Rutherfurd crater, about...

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NASA image: Aitken Crater
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Jan 12, 2010

Aitken Crater

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a lobate scarp in the mare basalts of Aitken crater on the lunar farside arrows.

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NASA image: Looking for Salts on Mars
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Jan 15, 2014

Looking for Salts on Mars

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows chlorides that have a bright appearance and are covered by...

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NASA image: Chevrons on a Flow Surface in Marte Vallis
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Apr 9, 2014

Chevrons on a Flow Surface in Marte Vallis

Ancient lava flow in Cerberus Planitia is observed here by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

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NASA image: Necho Crater
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Aug 21, 2009

Necho Crater

Cracks form in the impact melt sheet on the floor of Necho Crater in this image taken by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Activity in Martian Gully
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Jul 10, 2014

Activity in Martian Gully

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers a location that has been imaged several times to look for...

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NASA image: A Recent Impact in Elysium Planitia
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Jan 7, 2015

A Recent Impact in Elysium Planitia

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a new impact crater in Elysium Planitia.

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NASA image: Clays along the Coprates Chasma Plateau
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Dec 3, 2014

Clays along the Coprates Chasma Plateau

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows exposures of deposits along the plateau just to the south of...

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NASA image: Relative Timing of Geologic Events in Mare Frigoris
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Jul 27, 2009

Relative Timing of Geologic Events in Mare Frigoris

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter looks at a mare-highlands boundary in northern Mare Frigoris.

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NASA image: Layers, Bedrock Ridges, and Dark Sand in Schiaparelli Crater
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Sep 12, 2013

Layers, Bedrock Ridges, and Dark Sand in Schiaparelli Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a crater within the larger Schiaparelli Crater.

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NASA image: Light-Toned Outcrop in Aureum Chaos
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Nov 11, 2010

Light-Toned Outcrop in Aureum Chaos

This observance from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a formation of large outflow channels on Mars Aureum Chaos.

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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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