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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: Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars
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Apr 19, 2017

Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars

This orbital image of the western rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater covers an area about 5 miles (8 kilometers)...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA International Program Specialist, Office of International and Interagency Relations, Greg Mann, provide remarks...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA SCaN Development Manager, Bill Marinelli provides remarks during a meeting with the Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: The western freshwater portion of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan
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Apr 6, 2026

The western freshwater portion of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan

iss074e0437897 (April 6, 2026) --- The western portion of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan is freshwater, fed...

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NASA image: Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean
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Dec 1, 1991

Internal Waves, Western Indian Ocean

STS044-79-077 (24 Nov.-1 Dec. 1991) --- This photograph, captured from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Entire Western Hemisphere visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Entire Western Hemisphere visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2593 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- A striking view from the Apollo 8 spacecraft showing nearly the entire Western...

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NASA image: The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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Nov 2, 2025

The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands

iss073e1047970 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic...

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NASA image: Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa
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Sep 27, 2025

Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa

iss073e0816985 (Sept. 27, 2025) --- Bright lightning storms illuminate the cloudy landscape of western Africa in...

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NASA image: View of sand dunes in the San Juan Province of Western Argentina
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Jul 20, 1975

View of sand dunes in the San Juan Province of Western Argentina

AST-27-2341 (20 July 1975) --- A near vertical view of sand dunes in the San Juan Province of Western Argentina, as...

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NASA image: View of western portion of the Republic of Panama on Isthmus of Panama
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Aug 30, 1973

View of western portion of the Republic of Panama on Isthmus of Panama

SL3-27-224 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the western portion of the Republic of Panama on the Isthmus...

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NASA image: View of portion of Western United States as seen by Skylab
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Jan 10, 1974

View of portion of Western United States as seen by Skylab

SL4-139-4040 (10 Jan. 1974) --- An oblique view of a portion of the Western United States, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Earth observation of western United States, Salton Sea,Imperial Valley
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Earth observation of western United States, Salton Sea,Imperial Valley

STS-31 Earth observation taken aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is of the western United States with the...

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NASA image: ED07-0186-01
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Aug 9, 2007

ED07-0186-01

Carrying its sensor pod, NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana unmanned aircraft banks away during a checkout flight in the...

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NASA image: Ceraunius Tholus
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Oct 12, 2023

Ceraunius Tholus

Today's VIS image shows the western flank of Ceraunius Tholus. At only 128 km (79 miles) across, it is one of the...

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NASA image: Elysium Mons
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Jan 10, 2012

Elysium Mons

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the western flank of Elysium Mons.

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NASA image: Tithonium Chasma
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Dec 8, 2010

Tithonium Chasma

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a portion of Tithonium Chasma, part of western Valles Marineris.

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NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
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Jun 25, 2009

Sirenum Fossae

This 2001 Mars Odyssey THEMIS VIS image of the western portion of Sirenum Fossae shows mesa formation.

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NASA image: Uranius Tholus
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Aug 7, 2014

Uranius Tholus

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft crosses the summit of Uranius Tholus, as well as the...

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NASA image: Pavonis Mons
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Sep 11, 2014

Pavonis Mons

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the western flank of Pavonis Mons.

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NASA image: Elysium Channels
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Mar 27, 2012

Elysium Channels

The channels in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft dissect the far western flank of the...

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NASA image: Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia
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Jan 8, 2014

Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft is of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a city in the Goldfields-Esperance region of...

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NASA image: Gullies on Argyre Basin
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Dec 21, 2009

Gullies on Argyre Basin

The gullies seen in this image taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the western rim region of...

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NASA image: MISR Stereo Imaging Distinguishes Smoke from Cloud
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Sep 27, 2000

MISR Stereo Imaging Distinguishes Smoke from Cloud

This stereo view of western Alaska was acquired by NASA Terra satellite on June 25, 2000. 3D glasses are necessary...

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NASA image: CloudSat Peers Into the Heart of a Super Typhoon
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Sep 15, 2009

CloudSat Peers Into the Heart of a Super Typhoon

NASA CloudSat satellite captured an eye overpass of Super Typhoon Choi-Wan in the Western Pacific on September 15,...

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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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