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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: Rocky Martian Plain
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Jan 8, 1997

Rocky Martian Plain

Rocky Martian Plain http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00364

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NASA image: First Look at Martian Arctic Plains
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May 26, 2008

First Look at Martian Arctic Plains

First Look at Martian Arctic Plains

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NASA image: Frosted Southern Plains in Early Spring
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Oct 16, 2000

Frosted Southern Plains in Early Spring

Frosted Southern Plains in Early Spring

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NASA image: Dust Devil Tracks in Northern Plains
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Jan 3, 2007

Dust Devil Tracks in Northern Plains

Dust Devil Tracks in Northern Plains

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NASA image: Hot-Cross-Bun on the Northern Plains
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May 22, 2000

Hot-Cross-Bun on the Northern Plains

Hot-Cross-Bun on the Northern Plains

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NASA image: Ancient Lava Plain in Thaumasia Planum
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Mar 7, 2007

Ancient Lava Plain in Thaumasia Planum

Ancient Lava Plain in Thaumasia Planum

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NASA image: Concentric Crater Fill in the Northern Plains
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Apr 18, 2007

Concentric Crater Fill in the Northern Plains

Concentric Crater Fill in the Northern Plains

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NASA image: Opportunity Trek Across the Plains of Meridiani
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Dec 28, 2004

Opportunity Trek Across the Plains of Meridiani

Opportunity Trek Across the Plains of Meridiani

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NASA image: Firdousi Smooth Plains & Crater Chains
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Aug 4, 2011

Firdousi Smooth Plains & Crater Chains

Firdousi Smooth Plains & Crater Chains

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NASA image: Plains West of Viking Lander 2
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Dec 27, 2006

Plains West of Viking Lander 2

Plains West of Viking Lander 2

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NASA image: First Look at Martian Arctic Plains
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May 26, 2008

First Look at Martian Arctic Plains

First Look at Martian Arctic Plains

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NASA image: Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains
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Nov 23, 2010

Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains

Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains

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NASA image: Scalloped Depressions with Layers in the Northern Plains
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Mar 14, 2007

Scalloped Depressions with Layers in the Northern Plains

Scalloped Depressions with Layers in the Northern Plains

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NASA image: Acidalia Plain
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May 3, 2006

Acidalia Plain

This MOC image shows a relatively flat plain in Acidalia Planitia. The circular feature near the left west edge is...

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NASA image: Io, Showing Volcanic Plains and Mountains
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Jun 4, 1998

Io, Showing Volcanic Plains and Mountains

Io, Showing Volcanic Plains and Mountains http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00328

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NASA image: Rudaki Plains in Color
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May 5, 2009

Rudaki Plains in Color

Shown here are color views of the plains near Rudaki crater.

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NASA image: High Plains Ring
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Aug 18, 2006

High Plains Ring

This MOC image shows a ring marking the location of a nearly-filled, nearly-buried impact crater on the martian...

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NASA image: Patterned Plains
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Sep 25, 2006

Patterned Plains

This MOC image shows the patterned ground of the cold, martian northern plains. The circular features are the sites...

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NASA image: Dunes on Plains
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Oct 18, 2005

Dunes on Plains

These dunes are located on the plains around Doanus Vallis as seen by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Plains Layers
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Jul 24, 2014

Plains Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layering in the plains that comprise Utopia Planitia.

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NASA image: The Plains are Not Plain
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Jun 1, 2016

The Plains are Not Plain

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft covers some of the plains south of Capri Chasma in...

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NASA image: Ius Chasma Tributary Valleys and Adjacent Plains
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Nov 29, 2006

Ius Chasma Tributary Valleys and Adjacent Plains

Ius Chasma Tributary Valleys and Adjacent Plains

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NASA image: Viking 2 Image of Mars Utopian Plain
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May 2, 2000

Viking 2 Image of Mars Utopian Plain

Viking 2 Image of Mars Utopian Plain

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NASA image: Northern Plains Textures Visible Near the Terminator
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Jun 14, 2000

Northern Plains Textures Visible Near the Terminator

Northern Plains Textures Visible Near the Terminator

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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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