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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: DCS of Syrtis Major Sand Migration
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Aug 2, 2004

DCS of Syrtis Major Sand Migration

DCS of Syrtis Major Sand Migration

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Jan 23, 2007

Sand Dunes

These sand dunes are located on the floor of an unnamed crater west of Hellas Basin

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NASA image: More Sand
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May 23, 2006

More Sand

This sand sheet and dune field occurs on the floor of Candor Chasma

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Sep 16, 2019

Sand Dunes

Today's VIS image shows a field of sand dunes in an unnamed crater located in Margaritifer Terra. Most sand dunes on...

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NASA image: Frosted Sand Dunes
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Jul 22, 2002

Frosted Sand Dunes

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft displays sand dunes covered in CO2 frost. This is a region of Mars that...

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NASA image: Murzuk Sand Sea, Sahara Desert, Libya, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Murzuk Sand Sea, Sahara Desert, Libya, Africa

STS054-152-189 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This near-vertical color photograph shows the very diverse landscape that is...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC83-0552-5
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Aug 4, 1983

ARC-1969-AC83-0552-5

White Sands Galileo balloon drop test at White Sands New Mexico

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NASA image: Staring at the Sea, Staring at the Sand
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Sep 8, 2014

Staring at the Sea, Staring at the Sand

Staring at the Sea, Staring at the Sand. The smooth, rolling terrain in this high resolution image from NASA...

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Feb 15, 2007

Sand Dunes

This region of dark sand dunes is located on the floor of an unnamed crater south of Bosporos Planum

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Jul 27, 2010

Sand Dunes

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows sand dunes covering the floor of this unnamed crater in Terra Cimmeria.

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NASA image: Sand Dunes
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Dec 21, 2010

Sand Dunes

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a sand sheet with dune forms on its surface.

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NASA image: Sand Avalanches in Meroe Patera
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Mar 4, 2015

Sand Avalanches in Meroe Patera

One of the major extended-mission objectives for HiRISE has been to re-image parts of the surface to look for...

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NASA image: Frosted North Polar Sand Dunes in Early Spring
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Aug 2, 2000

Frosted North Polar Sand Dunes in Early Spring

Frosted North Polar Sand Dunes in Early Spring

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NASA image: Autumn Frost, North Polar Sand Dunes
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May 13, 2000

Autumn Frost, North Polar Sand Dunes

Autumn Frost, North Polar Sand Dunes

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NASA image: Sand Dunes and Ripples in Proctor Crater, Mars
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Mar 17, 2009

Sand Dunes and Ripples in Proctor Crater, Mars

Sand Dunes and Ripples in Proctor Crater, Mars

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NASA image: Spring Time View of North Polar Sand Dunes
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Sep 18, 2000

Spring Time View of North Polar Sand Dunes

Spring Time View of North Polar Sand Dunes

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NASA image: Dark Sand and Bright Bedrock in Terra Meridiani
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Jan 10, 2007

Dark Sand and Bright Bedrock in Terra Meridiani

Dark Sand and Bright Bedrock in Terra Meridiani

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NASA image: Defrosting Sand Dunes in Late Southern Winter
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Jun 18, 2001

Defrosting Sand Dunes in Late Southern Winter

Defrosting Sand Dunes in Late Southern Winter

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NASA image: Recent Sand Avalanching on Rabe Crater Dunes
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May 5, 2000

Recent Sand Avalanching on Rabe Crater Dunes

Recent Sand Avalanching on Rabe Crater Dunes

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NASA image: Sand Dunes of Nili Patera, Syrtis Major
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Sep 18, 2000

Sand Dunes of Nili Patera, Syrtis Major

Sand Dunes of Nili Patera, Syrtis Major

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NASA image: Evidence for Recent Wind Action on Martian Sand Dunes
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Sep 16, 2000

Evidence for Recent Wind Action on Martian Sand Dunes

Evidence for Recent Wind Action on Martian Sand Dunes

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NASA image: Angular Grains of Sand Hint at Short Transport Distance
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Sep 29, 2005

Angular Grains of Sand Hint at Short Transport Distance

Angular Grains of Sand Hint at Short Transport Distance

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NASA image: NASA JSC/WSTF - White Sands Test Facility
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Feb 18, 2017

NASA JSC/WSTF - White Sands Test Facility

The European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) arrives at White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico...

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NASA image: NASA JSC/WSTF - White Sands Test Facility
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Feb 18, 2017

NASA JSC/WSTF - White Sands Test Facility

The European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) arrives at White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico...

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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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