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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: Ural Mountains, Russia
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Oct 6, 2015

Ural Mountains, Russia

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Ural Mountains, which run 2500 km north-south through western...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Portland in Oregon prepare their robot miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Layers along a Pit in Coprates Catena
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Mar 5, 2018

Layers along a Pit in Coprates Catena

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows the western wall of a small pit that is located along...

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NASA image: Curiosity Spots Finger-Like Rocks
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Jun 15, 2022

Curiosity Spots Finger-Like Rocks

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted these finger-like rocks with its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on May 15, 2022, the...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from the College of DuPage in Illinois control their robotic miner in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00127
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Apr 22, 2004

KSC-04-S-00127

Blazing a trail of discoveries at Meridiani Planum, NASA's Opportunity rover has come across another. A volcanic...

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NASA image: Heating Up Jupiter's Atmosphere
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Apr 8, 2019

Heating Up Jupiter's Atmosphere

Sensitive to Jupiter's stratospheric temperatures, these infrared images were recorded by the Cooled Mid-Infrared...

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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: Reull Vallis
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Dec 16, 2002

Reull Vallis

The channels and impact crater rim shown in this THEMIS image provide insight to the forces that have sculpted the...

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NASA image: Oblique View with Altimetry of Valles Marineris
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Jun 3, 1996

Oblique View with Altimetry of Valles Marineris

An oblique, color image of central Valles Marineris, Mars showing relief of Ophir and Candor Chasmata; view toward...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1101
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Jul 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1101

The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) is hoisted into position at Launch Pad 46 at Cape...

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NASA image: A Martian Game Board
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Oct 21, 2019

A Martian Game Board

It's spring in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars, and the polar region is still blanketed by seasonal carbon dioxide...

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NASA image: Becquerel Crater - False Color
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Nov 5, 2015

Becquerel Crater - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering prepare their robot for its turn to dig in the...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Colorado State University prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena during...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

A robotic miner from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, prepares to dig in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: Water Ice on Mercury
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Apr 16, 2015

Water Ice on Mercury

This orthographic projection view from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft provides a look at Mercury north polar region. The...

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NASA image: Polar Layers - False Color
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May 22, 2019

Polar Layers - False Color

Today's false color image shows the margin between the north polar cap and the surrounding plains. The polar cap was...

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NASA image: Gullies Old and New Near the Argyre Region
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Jan 28, 2015

Gullies Old and New Near the Argyre Region

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows several seemingly active gullies and their associated fans...

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NASA image:  Rugged Crater Floor
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Mar 13, 2023

Rugged Crater Floor

Today's VIS image shows part of an unnamed crater located in Noachis Terra. Unlike most Martian craters, this one...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Virginia prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena during...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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Aug 30, 2019

Cerberus Fossae

The linear depressions at the top of the VIS image are some of the graben that comprise Cerberus Fossae. Graben form...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from California State University, Long Beach, prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining...

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NASA image: Ascraeus Mons Flank
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Jan 31, 2020

Ascraeus Mons Flank

Today's VIS image shows a portion of the northern flank of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus Mons is the northernmost of the...

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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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