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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: Channels
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Aug 21, 2012

Channels

The channels in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located between Ares Vallis, a large...

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NASA image: Channels
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Mar 13, 2013

Channels

A network of large and small channels dissect this highland region in Terra Cimmeria, as shown in this image...

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NASA image: Central Peak of Copernicus Crater Anaglyph
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May 5, 2010

Central Peak of Copernicus Crater Anaglyph

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this anaglyph image is a close up view of Copernicus crater. 3D glasses...

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NASA image: Tracks of a Climb on Opportunity Sol 3485
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Dec 3, 2013

Tracks of a Climb on Opportunity Sol 3485

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this image as the rover ascended Murray Ridge above Solander Point...

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NASA image: Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover Arm Camera
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Nov 1, 2012

Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover Arm Camera

NASA Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together...

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NASA image: Utopia Planitia
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May 22, 2014

Utopia Planitia

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft show the dark marks left behind after the passage of a dust...

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NASA image: Layered Deposits on the floor of Ganges Chasma
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May 21, 2002

Layered Deposits on the floor of Ganges Chasma

These layered deposits are located on the floor of a large canyon called Ganges Chasma which is a part of the Valles...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Jun 27, 2014

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark slope streaks mark the rim of this unnamed crater in Terra Sabaea, as shown in this image captured by NASA 2001...

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NASA image: Mangala Valles
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Aug 29, 2013

Mangala Valles

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows streamlined islands are located in the channel of...

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NASA image: Frozen Lake Quinghai Nanshan, Northern China
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Sep 5, 2008

Frozen Lake Quinghai Nanshan, Northern China

This image from NASA EarthKAM captures almost all of Quinghai, the largest lake in China. It is located in the...

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NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Aug 21, 2013

Rabe Crater Dunes

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, compared to yesterday IR image, shows the dunes darker...

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NASA image: Saharan Dust Cloud Sails Toward U.S.
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Jul 28, 2005

Saharan Dust Cloud Sails Toward U.S.

This image, captured by NASA Terra satellite on July 20, 2005, shows the dust cloud just off the west coast of...

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NASA image: Differential Compaction around a Crater Peak
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Oct 2, 2013

Differential Compaction around a Crater Peak

This image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a central peak that is surrounded by a ring-like...

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NASA image: Crescents Large and Small
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Sep 22, 2010

Crescents Large and Small

A small crescent of the moon Rhea is dwarfed by the larger crescent of Saturn in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Richardson Crater Dunes
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Jan 7, 2011

Richardson Crater Dunes

These dunes in Richardson Crater are still frost covered in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey. As spring...

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NASA image: Tracking a Propeller
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Jul 8, 2010

Tracking a Propeller

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured a propeller-shaped disturbance in one of Saturn rings created by a moon that is too...

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NASA image: Apollineris Mons
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Feb 8, 2012

Apollineris Mons

The parallel channels seen in this image NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft captured by are dissecting the flanks of...

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NASA image: Uranus Moon - Titania
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Jun 19, 1999

Uranus Moon - Titania

The terminator region of Titania, one of Uranus five large moons, was captured in this Voyager 2 image obtained in...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Jun 18, 2013

Polar Layers

Located further north than yesterday image, ridges are still prevalent in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Sep 28, 2012

Olympia Undae

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a small portion of Olympia Undae, the largest dune...

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NASA image: Aeolis Mensae
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Sep 10, 2014

Aeolis Mensae

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a small portion of Aeolis Mensae, a complex region of...

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NASA image: Lava Flows
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Oct 21, 2005

Lava Flows

The lava flows in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are only a very small part of the...

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NASA image: Hecates Tholus
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Jun 12, 2014

Hecates Tholus

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the northern flank of Hecates Tholus, which...

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NASA image: Labeatis Fossae
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Jan 27, 2014

Labeatis Fossae

The fractures in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Labeatis Fossae. The large...

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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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