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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: Various views of the capture of the Spartan satellite
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Nov 3, 1998

Various views of the capture of the Spartan satellite

STS095-E-5139 (3 Nov. 1998) --- In the grasp of Discovery's remote manipulator system (RMS) arm, the Spartan 201-05...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069260 (16 July 2014) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the Orbital Sciences? Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Mamers Valles
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Sep 1, 2015

Mamers Valles

Today's VIS image shows the start of Mamers Valles. Orbit Number: 60364 Latitude: 31.4345 Longitude: 20.3221...

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NASA image: Juventae Chasma
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Aug 18, 2016

Juventae Chasma

This VIS image shows the southern wall of Juventae Chasma. Orbit Number: 64347 Latitude: -5.0713 Longitude: 298.551...

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NASA image: Craters
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Jul 17, 2017

Craters

Today's VIS image shows unnamed craters in Terra Sirenum. Orbit Number: 68429 Latitude: -40.8094 Longitude: 196.569...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma
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Aug 24, 2015

Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Candor Chasma. Orbit Number: 59700 Latitude: -8.61477 Longitude: 292.969 Instrument:...

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NASA image: Tempe Terra
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Dec 23, 2015

Tempe Terra

This VIS image shows a portion of the hills that make up Phlegra Montes. Orbit Number: 61507 Latitude: 38.9897...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Aug 3, 2015

Reull Vallis

Today's VIS image shows a small section of Reull Vallis. Orbit Number: 59494 Latitude: -39.0839 Longitude: 111.047...

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NASA image: Earth-based Observation of Jupiter
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Dec 12, 2018

Earth-based Observation of Jupiter

This Earth-based observation of Jupiter and the South Tropical Disturbance approaching the Great Red Spot was...

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NASA image: Phlegra Montes
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Dec 22, 2015

Phlegra Montes

This VIS image shows a portion of the hills that make up Phlegra Montes. Orbit Number: 61507 Latitude: 38.9897...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma
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Dec 5, 2016

Melas Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of the canyon wall of Melas Chasma. Orbit Number: 65682 Latitude: -9.38343 Longitude:...

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NASA image: Nanedi Valles
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Mar 30, 2018

Nanedi Valles

This VIS image shows a section of Nanedi Valles, located in Xanthe Terra. Orbit Number: 69198 Latitude: 5.22677...

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NASA image: More Polar Textures
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Jun 12, 2017

More Polar Textures

This VIS image shows more of the variety of textures on the south polar cap. Orbit Number: 68068 Latitude: -86.1964...

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NASA image: Hydaspis Chaos
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Nov 2, 2016

Hydaspis Chaos

The region of hills and mesas at the top of this VIS image are part of Hydaspis Chaos. Orbit Number: 65406 Latitude:...

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NASA image: Crater
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Sep 3, 2015

Crater

This relatively young crater is located on the northern plains of Arcadia Planitia. Orbit Number: 60388 Latitude:...

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NASA image: Osuga Valles
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Apr 18, 2018

Osuga Valles

Osuga Valles is a complex set of channels located near Eos Chasma. Orbit Number: 71243 Latitude: -15.2123 Longitude:...

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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e418235 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Mastcam Views Layers at Las Claritas
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Jun 22, 2022

Curiosity's Mastcam Views Layers at Las Claritas

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured evidence of rock layers that built up as windblown sand accumulated in some...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Rhythmic Rock Layers
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Feb 8, 2023

Curiosity Views Rhythmic Rock Layers

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this image of rhythmic rock layers with a repetitive pattern in their spacing...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Jan 22, 2015

Candor Chasma - False Color

This false color image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the complex region at the west...

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NASA image: Coprates Catena
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Mar 21, 2013

Coprates Catena

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Coprates Catena, a shallow system of...

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NASA image: Angustus Labyrinthus
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Oct 9, 2014

Angustus Labyrinthus

This region of linear, intersecting ridges near the south pole is called Angustus Labyrinthus, as shown in this...

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NASA image: Hyperboreae Undae
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May 17, 2016

Hyperboreae Undae

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of Hyperboreae Undae, which is located between...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #17
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Apr 25, 2013

Images of Gale #17

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft continues to follow the channel seen in the past two...

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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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