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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: Olympus Mons Escarpment
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Feb 4, 2014

Olympus Mons Escarpment

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the escarpment that encircles Olympus Mons....

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NASA image: Hrad Vallis
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Sep 7, 2012

Hrad Vallis

The channel in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft is called Hrad Vallis. Hrad Vallis is located on...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Mar 4, 2014

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark slope streaks are found everywhere on the inner rim of this unnamed crater in Arabia Terra in this image...

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NASA image: Seasonal Swirl
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Nov 12, 2012

Seasonal Swirl

Titan swirling south-polar vortex stands out brightly against the other clouds of the south pole lower right in this...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Jul 17, 2014

Olympia Undae

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is part of Olympia Undae. Compare this to previous images...

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NASA image: Nili Fossae
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Oct 19, 2012

Nili Fossae

What appears to be a channel in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is actually one of the...

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NASA image: Ganymede and Jupiter
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Dec 23, 2000

Ganymede and Jupiter

The solar system largest moon, Ganymede, is captured here alongside the planet Jupiter in a color picture taken by...

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NASA image: Hephaestus Fossae
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Dec 16, 2015

Hephaestus Fossae

Located west of Elysium Mons, Hephaestus Fossae is a long, complex fracture system, as shown in this image captured...

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NASA image: String of Pearls
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Oct 11, 2006

String of Pearls

In this image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft, Saturn fascinating meteorology manifests itself in a tring of...

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NASA image: Arabia Terra Channels
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Jun 13, 2014

Arabia Terra Channels

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of one of the numerous unnamed channels that...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 26
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Feb 12, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 26

This ancient crater on Ceres displays a flattened floor and a low, rounded central peak. NASA Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: Dust Shrouds the Eastern Mediterranean
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Oct 30, 2002

Dust Shrouds the Eastern Mediterranean

These images from NASA Terra satellite, captured on October 18, 2002, display a large dust plume extended across...

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NASA image: Dust Covered Channels on Tharsis Tholus
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Nov 6, 2013

Dust Covered Channels on Tharsis Tholus

This image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Tharsis Tholus, one of the smaller shield volcanoes on...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Aug 28, 2012

Daedalia Planum

The lava flows in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Daedalia Planum, the immense...

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NASA image: South Polar Spots
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Dec 23, 2010

South Polar Spots

Dark spots appear on the south polar ice cap just after the sun starts to shine in this image captured by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: MISR Images Forest Fires and Hurricane
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Aug 18, 2000

MISR Images Forest Fires and Hurricane

These images from NASA Terra satellite captured on August 14, 2000 show forest fires raging in Montana and Hurricane...

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NASA image: South Polar Textures
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Nov 14, 2014

South Polar Textures

The numerous small depressions seen in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft of the south polar...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae Fracture
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Apr 5, 2012

Cerberus Fossae Fracture

The fracture is this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft cuts right through a hill, indicating...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 4579
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Feb 15, 2006

Galaxy NGC 4579

Galaxy NGC 4579 was captured by the Spitzer Infrared Nearby Galaxy Survey, or Sings, Legacy project using the...

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NASA image: Polar Dunes
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Jul 16, 2014

Polar Dunes

The dunes in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Olympia Undae, a huge dune field...

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NASA image: Polar Clouds
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Mar 21, 2012

Polar Clouds

As northern spring progresses, clouds continue to cover large portions of the north polar region. This image...

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NASA image: Dominican Republic Wildfire Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Aug 6, 2014

Dominican Republic Wildfire Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this thermal infrared view of the spread of the forest fire in Valle Nuevo National...

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NASA image: Terra Sirenum
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Sep 24, 2014

Terra Sirenum

Located on the floor of an unnamed crater in Terra Sirenum, the crater in the center of the this image captured by...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Jul 16, 2010

Daedalia Planum

This image, captured by NASA Mars Odyssey on May 23, 2010 of Daedalia Planum, shows various lava flows from Arsia Mons.

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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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