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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: Wind Erosion
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Jan 25, 2013

Wind Erosion

The small parallel ridges in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft were created by the erosive...

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NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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May 20, 2014

Olympica Fossae

The complex channel in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is part of Olympica Fossae, and was...

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NASA image: A Shepherd Watch
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Apr 1, 2013

A Shepherd Watch

Like a shepherd guarding his sheep, Prometheus keeps a lonely watch over the F ring in this image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Neptune - Three New Satellites
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Jul 25, 1999

Neptune - Three New Satellites

This image captured by the NASA Voyager 2 spacecraft on July 30, 1989, was used to confirm the discovery of three...

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NASA image: Tiny Trio
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Mar 11, 2010

Tiny Trio

Three of Saturn small moons straddle the rings in this image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft. From left to right...

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NASA image: Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots
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Mar 22, 2016

Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots

NASA Dawn spacecraft captured Occator Crater, containing the brightest area on Ceres; this closeup reveals a dome in...

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NASA image: V38546002
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May 1, 2013

V38546002

The different features of the sand and sand dune field are readily visible in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Busted Comet
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Oct 13, 2008

Anatomy of a Busted Comet

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope captured this picture of comet Holmes in March 2008, five months after the comet...

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NASA image: North Polar Layers
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Jun 9, 2014

North Polar Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the layering of the north polar cap. Such layering is...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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Mar 30, 2016

Cerberus Fossae

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows Cerberus Fossae, a group of graben located near the...

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NASA image: Lost Among Rings
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Jan 19, 2010

Lost Among Rings

Pan is nearly lost within Saturn rings in this view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft of a small section of the...

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NASA image: Small Crater within Pollack Crater Containing Light-Toned Material
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Aug 21, 2013

Small Crater within Pollack Crater Containing Light-Toned Material

This observation captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small crater in within the much larger Pollack...

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NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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Feb 18, 2010

Olympica Fossae

The complex region of channels at the top of this image, captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, are lava...

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NASA image: Tongue of the Ocean and Grand Bahama Bank
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Sep 4, 2008

Tongue of the Ocean and Grand Bahama Bank

This extraordinary image captures the meeting place of the deep waters of the Tongue of the Ocean and the much...

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NASA image: Elator Vallis
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May 11, 2011

Elator Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey of Elator Vallis shows where a crater has deflected flow and created a...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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Apr 19, 2012

Ares Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows where Ares Vallis starts top of image from Iani Chaos...

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NASA image: NEOWISE Spies Comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring
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Jan 28, 2014

NEOWISE Spies Comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring

NASA NEOWISE mission captured images of Comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring. The infrared pictures reveal a comet that is...

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NASA image: Channel and Chaos
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Dec 24, 2013

Channel and Chaos

This complex region of channels and chaos is located south of Chia crater and east of the much larger Maja Valles....

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NASA image: Ascraeus Mons
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Jan 3, 2014

Ascraeus Mons

The fractures, collapse features and lava flows in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are all...

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NASA image: Elysium Chasma
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Oct 22, 2010

Elysium Chasma

This fracture system, located southwest of Elysium Mons, is called Elysium Chasma. NASA Mars Odyssey captured this...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Jan 8, 2013

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark slope streaks mark the side of the central peak on the floor of Cobres Crater in this image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Dunes
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Mar 20, 2013

Dunes

An arc of dunes covers part of the floor of this unnamed crater in Aonia Terra, as shown in this image captured by...

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NASA image: Methane Snow on Pluto Peaks
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Mar 3, 2016

Methane Snow on Pluto Peaks

NASA New Horizons spacecraft captured this image of a chain of snow-capped mountains stretching across the dark...

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NASA image: South Polar Cap
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Nov 24, 2014

South Polar Cap

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft illustrates the complex surface of the polar cap, featuring...

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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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