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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: Melas Materials
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May 1, 2006

Melas Materials

This MOC image shows dark sand dunes superposed on layered, light-toned outcrops -- interpreted to be sedimentary...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 7, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78506 (7 Sept. 2006) --- Sand dunes near Mongolia's Har Lake are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 12, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013025 (12 Aug. 2008) --- The Tifernine Dune Field in Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Sep 15, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-016521 (15 Sept. 2008) --- Sandy Cape and Fraser Island, Australia are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Meroe Patera
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Nov 26, 2002

Meroe Patera

This image is located in Meroe Patera (longitude: 292W/68E, latitude: 7.01), which is a small region within Syrtis...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 25, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-11189 (25 August 2002) --- Calanscio Sand Sea, Libya is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Earth Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (Atlas-1)...

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NASA image: iss042e071137
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Dec 24, 2014

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NASA image: Escorial Crater - False Color
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Sep 13, 2018

Escorial Crater - False Color

The 'brown' in this VIS image is part of the ejecta surrounding Escorial Crater. The material of the ejecta blanket...

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NASA image: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Oct 2, 2019

Olympia Undae

This VIS image shows a small portion of Olympia Undae. This large dune field is found near the north polar cap....

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NASA image: Ceti Mensa - Western Candor Chasma
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May 16, 2022

Ceti Mensa - Western Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Ceti Mensa. This mesa feature is located in western Candor Chasma and is composed of...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Sep 4, 2019

Olympia Undae

Today's VIS image shows part of Olympia Undae, the largest of several dune fields that encircle the north polar cap....

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Jun 25, 2019

Olympia Undae

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of Olympia Undae. This large dune field surrounds part of the north polar...

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NASA image: Terra Sirenum
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Jan 16, 2017

Terra Sirenum

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is of an unnamed crater in Terra Sirenum. There are gullies...

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NASA image: Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: Exploring the Sandy Province of Herschel Crater
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Sep 4, 2017

Exploring the Sandy Province of Herschel Crater

This view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the downwind stretches of a sand sheet in central part of...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 5, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Nov 27, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 31, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-008290 (31 May 2008) --- Toshka Lakes in southern Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 21, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-15177 (21 September 2003) --- This view, photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the...

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NASA image: Dust Devil Dance
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Oct 12, 2020

Dust Devil Dance

Dune fields in the high southern latitudes of Mars tell a mostly similar story during local summer. The dark dunes...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 24, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-015154 (24 Dec. 2009) --- Tsauchab River and Sossus Vlei Lakebed, Namibia are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -    The sand dunes facing the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39A (background) at KSC spill purple flowers down its banks.  The beach is just south of the Canaveral National Seashore, managed by the National Wildlife Service.
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Aug 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sand dunes facing the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39A (background) at KSC spill purple flowers down its banks. The beach is just south of the Canaveral National Seashore, managed by the National Wildlife Service.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sand dunes facing the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39A (background) at KSC spill...

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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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