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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: Looking at Martian Salts and Clays
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Nov 27, 2018

Looking at Martian Salts and Clays

This 3D perspective view is a composite of both HiRISE and data from CRISM, another instrument onboard MRO. This...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Patches Formed by Craters
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Mar 18, 2022

Dark Patches Formed by Craters

n the ancient past, this area of Mars was bombarded by impactors, forming craters of various sizes in the...

JPL
NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, second from right, watches onscreen as robotic miners dig in the mining...

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NASA image: In the Gullies and Bedrock of Ius Chasma
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Mar 18, 2019

In the Gullies and Bedrock of Ius Chasma

This image was acquired in Ius Chasma, a major section of the western portion of the giant Valles Marineris trough....

JPL
NASA image: Danielson Crater Dunes - False Color
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Nov 2, 2015

Danielson Crater Dunes - False Color

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

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Views Erupting Chilean Volcano
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Mar 13, 2015

NASA Spacecraft Views Erupting Chilean Volcano

On March 3, 2015, Chile's Villarrica volcano erupted, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. The eruption...

JPL
NASA image: Possible Path for Perseverance Rover
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Jan 27, 2021

Possible Path for Perseverance Rover

This annotated mosaic depicts a possible route the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover could take across Jezero Crater as...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander's Divert Maneuver
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars Sample Return Lander's Divert Maneuver

During the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission, pristine samples of Mars rock and regolith (broken rock and...

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NASA image: A Possible Landing Site for the ExoMars Rover in Aram Dorsum
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Jul 29, 2015

A Possible Landing Site for the ExoMars Rover in Aram Dorsum

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is part of a proposed landing site in Aram Dorsum for the ExoMars...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Cap Terrain
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Feb 26, 2021

South Polar Cap Terrain

This intriguing, almost cartoon-like terrain is composed of coalescing pits and smooth-topped mesas, forming part of...

JPL
NASA image: Pollywog Craters on Mars
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Feb 14, 2020

Pollywog Craters on Mars

This crater is approximately 2.3 kilometers across and is located in northern Arabia Terra near where the cratered...

JPL
NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, in the center, visits with students from the United States Military...

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NASA image: Alteration Effects at Gale and Gusev Craters
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Dec 17, 2015

Alteration Effects at Gale and Gusev Craters

This graph shows the ratio of concentrations of several elements in four different pairs of targets examined by...

JPL
NASA image: The Pits of Elysium Mons
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Oct 15, 2018

The Pits of Elysium Mons

During the 2018 Mars dust storm, we obtained a clear view of the summit of the giant volcano Elysium Mons. We see...

JPL
NASA image: Hebes Chasma
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Oct 7, 2021

Hebes Chasma

Today's VIS image crosses the entirety of Hebes Chasma, including the central rise called Hebes Mensa. Located in...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3405
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Oct 22, 2008

KSC-08pd3405

SRIHARIKOTA, India – The Indian Space Research Organization, or ISRO, launches its robotic Chandrayaan-1 rocket with...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 10, 2000

Microgravity

Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center works with industry and government laboratories to develop advanced thin film materials...

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NASA image: The Dark Side of Dust Avalanches
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Jul 24, 2018

The Dark Side of Dust Avalanches

Changes on the Martian surface are detected by imaging the same area more than once. In this image acquired on May...

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NASA image: Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia
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Nov 13, 1996

Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia

This space radar image shows the Roter Kamm impact crater in southwest Namibia. The crater rim is seen in the lower...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Apr 30, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-05977 (1 May 2007) --- Den Helder, Netherlands is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 15...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Mt. Usu Volcano
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Apr 26, 2000

ASTER Images Mt. Usu Volcano

On April 3, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra Satellite...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 23, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-027737 (23 April 2010) --- Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 16, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-28546 (16 February 2003) --- Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl Volcanoes in Mexico are featured in this...

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NASA image: S72-35010
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Apr 12, 1972

S72-35010

S72-35010 (April 1972) --- The Apollo Program's final manned landing on the moon will explore a site designated...

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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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