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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.

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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: Intricately Rippled Sand Deposits
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Jan 4, 2006

Intricately Rippled Sand Deposits

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit welcomed the beginning of 2006 on Earth by taking this striking panorama of...

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NASA image: Layered Deposits in Terby Crater
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Feb 14, 2003

Layered Deposits in Terby Crater

This somewhat cloudy image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a stunning example of layered deposits in Terby...

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NASA image: Aristarchus Plateau 2: Pyroclastic Deposit
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Jan 21, 2010

Aristarchus Plateau 2: Pyroclastic Deposit

Part of the vast pyroclastic deposit located on the Aristarchus plateau is visible in this image taken by NASA Lunar...

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NASA image: On the Edge of the South Pole Layered Deposit
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Oct 5, 2016

On the Edge of the South Pole Layered Deposit

This image shows the edge of the Martian South Polar layered deposit. The stack of fine layering is highlighted by...

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NASA image: Deposits along the Northern Wall of Melas Chasma
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Oct 5, 2016

Deposits along the Northern Wall of Melas Chasma

It has been known since the 1970s when the Viking orbiters took pictures of Mars that there are large (i.e., several...

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NASA image: Two Radar Sounders Examine South Polar Layered Deposits on Mars
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Apr 17, 2008

Two Radar Sounders Examine South Polar Layered Deposits on Mars

Two Radar Sounders Examine South Polar Layered Deposits on Mars

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NASA image: Schiaparelli Crater Rim and Interior Deposits - High Resolution Image
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Feb 12, 1998

Schiaparelli Crater Rim and Interior Deposits - High Resolution Image

Schiaparelli Crater Rim and Interior Deposits - High Resolution Image

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NASA image: Interior Layered Deposits in Tithonium Chasma Reveal Diverse Compositions
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Feb 5, 2008

Interior Layered Deposits in Tithonium Chasma Reveal Diverse Compositions

Interior Layered Deposits in Tithonium Chasma Reveal Diverse Compositions

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NASA image: Layered Ice Deposits near North Pole of Mars False Color
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Sep 20, 2007

Layered Ice Deposits near North Pole of Mars False Color

Layered Ice Deposits near North Pole of Mars False Color

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NASA image: Detailed View of Cliff-face in the North Polar Layered Deposits
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Sep 16, 2000

Detailed View of Cliff-face in the North Polar Layered Deposits

Detailed View of Cliff-face in the North Polar Layered Deposits

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NASA image: Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris
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Nov 10, 1997

Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris

Complex Floor Deposits Within Western Ganges Chasma, Valles Marineris

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NASA image: Bright Lower Echo in Radargram of South Polar Layered Deposits
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Mar 15, 2007

Bright Lower Echo in Radargram of South Polar Layered Deposits

Bright Lower Echo in Radargram of South Polar Layered Deposits

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NASA image: Radargram of Mars North Polar Layered Deposits with Topographic Map
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Nov 30, 2005

Radargram of Mars North Polar Layered Deposits with Topographic Map

Radargram of Mars North Polar Layered Deposits with Topographic Map

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NASA image: Four Types of Deposits From Wet Conditions on Early Mars
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Dec 18, 2008

Four Types of Deposits From Wet Conditions on Early Mars

Four Types of Deposits From Wet Conditions on Early Mars

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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: Bright Material Deposits in Crater Wall
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Jan 12, 2012

Bright Material Deposits in Crater Wall

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a relatively fresh crater with bright deposits exposed in the crater wall...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma Deposits
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Jan 9, 2003

Melas Chasma Deposits

Erosion of the interior layered deposits of Melas Chasma, part of the huge Valles Marineris canyon system, has...

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NASA image: Colorful Polar Layered Deposits
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Mar 23, 2016

Colorful Polar Layered Deposits

The North Polar layered deposits provide a record of recent climate changes on Mars as seen by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Light-Toned Deposits along Coprates Chasma Slopes
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Feb 22, 2014

Light-Toned Deposits along Coprates Chasma Slopes

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows light-toned deposits along Coprates Chasma slopes.

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NASA image: Layered Mantling Deposits in the Northern Mid-Latitudes
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Feb 22, 2017

Layered Mantling Deposits in the Northern Mid-Latitudes

Ice-rich mantling deposits accumulate from the atmosphere in the Martian mid-latitudes in cycles during periods of...

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NASA image: A Light Toned Deposit in Aureum Chaos
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Jun 17, 2015

A Light Toned Deposit in Aureum Chaos

The objective of this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is to examine a light-toned deposit in a...

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NASA image: Pristine Dust Deposits in Syria Planum
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Oct 21, 2019

Pristine Dust Deposits in Syria Planum

Wind-blown deposits known as transverse aeolian ridges (TARs) are frequently visible in images of the Martian...

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NASA image: Mars Volcanic Cone with Hydrothermal Deposits
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Oct 31, 2010

Mars Volcanic Cone with Hydrothermal Deposits

This false color image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter indicates that the volcanic cone in the Nili Patera...

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NASA image: A Light Toned Deposit in Arsinoes Chaos
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Oct 15, 2014

A Light Toned Deposit in Arsinoes Chaos

The objective of this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is to examine a light-toned deposit in a...

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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.
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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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