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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: Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars
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Jun 1, 2017

Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars

This diagram presents some of the processes and clues related to a long-ago lake on Mars that became stratified,...

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NASA image: Polygonal Patterns Highlighted by Frost
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Nov 27, 2019

Polygonal Patterns Highlighted by Frost

It's spring in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars (when this image was taken), and this area was recently completely...

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NASA image: Lakebeds in Holden Crater
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Apr 13, 2017

Lakebeds in Holden Crater

Holden Crater was once filled by at least two different lakes. The sediments deposited in those lakes are relatively...

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NASA image: Terby Crater
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Dec 13, 2002

Terby Crater

Perched on the northern rim of the enormous Hellas Basin, Terby Crater, imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey, is host to an...

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NASA image: Icy Cliffs on Mars
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Jan 21, 2022

Icy Cliffs on Mars

This area, on the western edge of Milankovic Crater on Mars, has a thick deposit of sediment that covers a layer...

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NASA image: Countdown to Launch
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Apr 21, 2020

Countdown to Launch

Ian Clark walks past mission countdown clocks in the Perseverance offices at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031230 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the interior of the BioServe Centrifuge in nominal configuration...

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NASA image: Earth observations from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission
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Oct 24, 1995

Earth observations from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission

STS073-E-5096 (30 Oct. 1995) --- Central Chesapeake Bay. The lower Potomac River and Patuxent River join the Bay,...

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NASA image: Bimodal Colloid Preflight Imagery
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Jul 10, 2024

Bimodal Colloid Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e043753 (7/10/2024) --- Confocal microscopy image of a bimodal attractive colloidal suspension with size...

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NASA image: Abstract Art in Ius Chasma
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Apr 16, 2019

Abstract Art in Ius Chasma

Sometimes Mars' surface is just beautiful as seen through the eyes of HiRISE. This is one example on the floor of...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031231 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight closeup view of the BioServe Centrifuge’s user interface. The BioServe...

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NASA image: Mississippi delta taken by the Expedition Two crew
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May 14, 2001

Mississippi delta taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-6239 (14 May 2001) --- This digital still camera's image, recorded by one of the Expedition Two crew...

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NASA image: 51F earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

51F earth observations

51F-37-059 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The mouth of the Betsiboka River in northwest Madagascar is seen. The estuary at...

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NASA image: Bedrock in the Central Peaks of Hale Crater
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Mar 18, 2019

Bedrock in the Central Peaks of Hale Crater

This long image is entirely over the extensive central peak complex of Hale Crater. Of particular interest are...

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NASA image: Fans of Roddy Crater
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Jul 24, 2018

Fans of Roddy Crater

This image, acquired by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on Sept. 16, 2013, shows Roddy Crater on Mars, home to...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher

Meet Jake Bleacher, an astrogeologist in the solar system exploration division at Goddard Space Flight Center. He...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9 over Brazil
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Jul 20, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9 over Brazil

ISS009-E-15488 (7 July 2004) --- Solimoes-Negro River confluence at Manaus, Amazonia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Light-toned Mounds in Gorgonum Basin
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Jun 29, 2017

Light-toned Mounds in Gorgonum Basin

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Gorgonum Basin, one of several large basins within the...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-95
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Jan 29, 1998

Earth observations during STS-95

STS089-703-056 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This oblique picture of Argentina and other parts of South America was...

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NASA image: Inverted Streams in the Aeolis Region
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Dec 10, 2015

Inverted Streams in the Aeolis Region

The sinuous ridges in this image display strong characteristics of ancient meandering riverbeds that are preserved...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 13, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13029 (13 January 2005) --- The Perigoso Channel and Amazon River mouth are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mississippi Delta
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mississippi Delta

This is a radar image of the Mississippi River Delta where the river enters into the Gulf of Mexico along the coast...

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NASA image: Now and Long Ago at Gale Crater, Mars Illustration
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Dec 13, 2016

Now and Long Ago at Gale Crater, Mars Illustration

This pair of drawings depicts the same location on Mars at two points in time: now and billions of years ago. The...

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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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