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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: Sand Waves of Southern Mars
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Aug 20, 2021

Sand Waves of Southern Mars

Dune-like sandy landforms (or bedforms) self-organize into distinct shapes and patterns as dictated by wind...

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NASA image: Einstein and Mars
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Jul 15, 2016

Einstein and Mars

In February 1917, Albert Einstein wrote in a letter: "It is a pity that we do not live on Mars and just observe...

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NASA image: Painting with Frost
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Dec 7, 2016

Painting with Frost

Subtle variations in color look like brush strokes as the lightly frosted terrain reflects light. These variations...

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NASA image: Utopia Planitia
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Oct 19, 2021

Utopia Planitia

The Utopia Planitia region contains many distinctive landscapes. The bumpy and pitted ground in this image may have...

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NASA image: Juventae Chasma
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May 1, 2018

Juventae Chasma

This VIS image runs from northern Juventae Chasma to just short of the southern canyon wall. Illustrating the...

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NASA image: Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA
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Aug 8, 1992

Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA

This unique photo offers a view of the Florida peninsula, western Bahamas, north central Cuba and the deep blue...

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NASA image: A Triple Crater
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Jun 1, 2017

A Triple Crater

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows an elongated depression from three merged craters. The...

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NASA image: Tanaica Montes
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Sep 22, 2015

Tanaica Montes

This VIS image shows where an impact created a crater on top of a group of ridges called Tanaica Montes. The...

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NASA image: Mojave Desert, California
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Apr 14, 1981

Mojave Desert, California

STS001-12-308 (12-14 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia approached Edwards Air Force Base from the left to land...

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NASA image: Cape Cod, Buzzard's Bay, Massachusetts, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Cape Cod, Buzzard's Bay, Massachusetts, USA

STS036-151-225 (2 March 1990) --- Surrounded by waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, the...

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NASA image: Magellan 3D perspective of Venus surface in western Eistla Regio
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Oct 29, 1991

Magellan 3D perspective of Venus surface in western Eistla Regio

Magellan synthetic aperture radar data was used to create this three- dimensional (3D) perspective view of Venus'...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Oct 22, 1993

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-88-017 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The eye-catching "bullseye" of the Richat Structure adds interest to the...

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NASA image: Mojave Desert, California
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Jun 22, 1973

Mojave Desert, California

SL2-03-126 (June 1973) --- A color infrared photograph of the Los Angeles County and Kern County area, taken from...

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NASA image: Martian "Swiss Cheese"
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Apr 24, 2000

Martian "Swiss Cheese"

This image is illuminated by sunlight from the upper left. Looking like pieces of sliced and broken swiss cheese,...

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NASA image: Mount Etna, Sicily taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Oct 4, 2000

Mount Etna, Sicily taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-706-055 (8-20 September 2000) --- One of the STS-106 crew members on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis used a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Mar 12, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-066804 (12 March 2013) --- One of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Rising Above It in Amazonis Planitia
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Oct 15, 2018

Rising Above It in Amazonis Planitia

This image shows a bright, rectangular-looking landform surrounded by a dark floor. How did this feature get here if...

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NASA image: Eroded in Deuteronilus
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Feb 26, 2021

Eroded in Deuteronilus

Lobate debris aprons (LDA) are commonly found surrounding dissected plateaus in the Deuteronilus Mensae region of...

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NASA image: Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico
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Feb 21, 2019

Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico

The Potrillo volcanic field is located on the Rio Grande Rift in southern New Mexico. Different kinds of volcanism...

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NASA image:  Muddy Mounds
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Dec 19, 2023

Muddy Mounds

The northern lowlands of Mars in this location are stippled with mounds, such as those visible throughout this...

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NASA image: MRO's HiRISE Views Frosty Martian Dunes
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Dec 20, 2024

MRO's HiRISE Views Frosty Martian Dunes

These Martian dunes in Mars' northern hemisphere were captured from above by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-008 (2-12 June 1998) --- Photographed by one of the STS-91 crew members aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: The Rich Color Variations of Pluto
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Sep 24, 2015

The Rich Color Variations of Pluto

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captured this high-resolution enhanced color view of Pluto on July 14, 2015. The...

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NASA image: Glacial (Ice) or Lava Flow?
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Mar 3, 2023

Glacial (Ice) or Lava Flow?

The geologic setting and latitude here suggest this is a glacial (ice-rich) flow, but the surface is broken into...

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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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