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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: Arsia Sulci
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Feb 18, 2013

Arsia Sulci

The parallel ridges in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Arsia Sulci - a region west...

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NASA image: Polar Gullies
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Nov 14, 2005

Polar Gullies

This 34m resolution image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft of the South Polar Cap contains gullies that...

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NASA image: Elysium Channels
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Jul 9, 2010

Elysium Channels

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey shows just one of many lava channels located on the Elysium Mons...

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NASA image: Butterfly Crater
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Jun 3, 2014

Butterfly Crater

The ejecta pattern around this northern plains crater is termed butterfly for its similarity to butterfly wings, as...

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NASA image: Hills
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Jul 15, 2014

Hills

The group of hills in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the floor of a large...

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NASA image: Summer in the South
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Oct 6, 2005

Summer in the South

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a small area just off the margin of Mars southern...

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NASA image: Ridges
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Feb 9, 2016

Ridges

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a small portion of the boundary region between Terra...

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NASA image: Maule Volcanic Field, Chile-Argentina
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Dec 14, 2011

Maule Volcanic Field, Chile-Argentina

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the Laguna del Maule volcanic field which straddles the Andean range...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Images Continued Spread of Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick
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May 18, 2010

NASA MISR Images Continued Spread of Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick

This image captured by NASA Terra spacecraft is an enhanced true color image of the Gulf of Mexico as it passed over...

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NASA image: Light-Dark Enigma
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Oct 23, 2009

Light-Dark Enigma

NASA Cassini Orbiter captures a far-off view of the two-toned surface of Saturn moon, Iapetus. Scientists continue...

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NASA image: Ophir Chasma
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Jul 22, 2011

Ophir Chasma

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of the western margin of Ophir Chasma....

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NASA image: Tenuis Rupes
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May 12, 2016

Tenuis Rupes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft location is slightly east of Monday image. In this image...

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NASA image: Part of Curiosity Outstretched Arm, Full-Resolution
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Aug 21, 2012

Part of Curiosity Outstretched Arm, Full-Resolution

This full-resolution image from NASA Curiosity shows the elbow joint of the rover extended robotic arm on Aug. 20,...

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NASA image: Avernus Colles
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Nov 11, 2010

Avernus Colles

Avenus Colles is a region of hills separated by arcuate fractures. These features are the margin between the...

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NASA image: South Polar Clouds
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Apr 8, 2011

South Polar Clouds

This image captured NASA Mars Odyssey by of low altitude clouds perfectly illustrates how the surface topography of...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #6
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Apr 10, 2013

Images of Gale #6

Continuing eastward, this image of Gale captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the reappearance of...

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NASA image: Heart and Soul
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May 24, 2010

Heart and Soul

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer has captured a huge mosaic of two bubbling clouds in space, known as the...

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NASA image: Volcanic Channels
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Jan 26, 2011

Volcanic Channels

Located on the southern part of the Elysium Mons Volcanic region the channels in this image captured by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Galapagos Islands Image
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Aug 2, 2005

Galapagos Islands Image

NASA Mercury-bound MESSENGER spacecraft captured several stunning images of Earth during a gravity assist swingby of...

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NASA image: A Flood of Gas
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Dec 5, 2014

A Flood of Gas

A new feature in the evolution of galaxies has been captured in this image of galactic interactions. The two...

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NASA image: ASTER Maps Continued Pakistan Flooding False Color
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Sep 7, 2010

ASTER Maps Continued Pakistan Flooding False Color

On Sept. 3, 2010, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image strip over the Indus River, Pakistan, where severe...

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NASA image: A Small Find Near Equinox
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Aug 7, 2009

A Small Find Near Equinox

The Cassini spacecraft captured this image of a small object in the outer portion of Saturn B ring casting a shadow...

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NASA image: A Long, Hard Stare
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Jun 10, 2013

A Long, Hard Stare

In this image, NASA Cassini spacecraft has captured some of the structure of the tenuous D ring, appearing here as...

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NASA image: Gigas Sulci
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May 30, 2012

Gigas Sulci

Isolated hills and a small channel are visible in this image of Gigas Sulci captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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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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