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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: Ridges Down South
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Nov 4, 2005

Ridges Down South

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of an area just off the margin of the south...

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NASA image: Mountains on Io at Sunset
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Dec 6, 2002

Mountains on Io at Sunset

NASA Galileo spacecraft captured this dramatic image of mountains on Io. The Sun was low in the sky. A low scarp...

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NASA image: Wispy Terrain on Dione
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Mar 4, 2013

Wispy Terrain on Dione

The famed wispy terrain on Saturn moon Dione is front and center in this recent image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Superconducting Detectors for Study of Infant Universe
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Mar 17, 2014

Superconducting Detectors for Study of Infant Universe

The BICEP2 telescope at the South Pole used a specialized array of superconducting detectors to capture polarized...

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NASA image: Endeavour on the Horizon False Color
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Apr 30, 2010

Endeavour on the Horizon False Color

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its panoramic camera Pancam to capture this false-color view of the rim...

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NASA image: Signs of the Sky Crane Impact
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Aug 7, 2012

Signs of the Sky Crane Impact

This close-up view captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows darkened radial jets caused by the impact of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Spotted on Parachute by Orbiter
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Spotted on Parachute by Orbiter

NASA Curiosity rover and its parachute were spotted by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as Curiosity descended to...

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NASA image: Urban Methane Point Sources Detected by Tiered System of Remote-sensing Observations
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Jul 10, 2015

Urban Methane Point Sources Detected by Tiered System of Remote-sensing Observations

This image captured by a prototype NASA satellite instrument at NASA California Laboratory for Atmospheric Remote...

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NASA image: Sliver of Enceladus
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Jun 13, 2011

Sliver of Enceladus

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures a crescent of Saturn moon Enceladus. Lit terrain seen here is in the area between...

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NASA image: Somersaulting Moon
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Jan 10, 2011

Somersaulting Moon

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures a view of the southern latitudes of Saturn tumbling moon Hyperion. Lit terrain seen...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Continuing Flooding in Australia
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Jan 15, 2011

ASTER Images Continuing Flooding in Australia

On Jan. 14, 2011, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the inundated city of St. George, Queensland,...

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NASA image: Lycus Sulci
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Mar 7, 2012

Lycus Sulci

A complexly fractured region, called Lycus Sulci, is found on the western side of Olympus Mons. This image captured...

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NASA image: NEOWISE Opens its Eyes
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Dec 19, 2013

NEOWISE Opens its Eyes

This is one of the first images captured by the revived NEOWISE mission, after more than two years of hibernation....

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NASA image: South Polar Surface
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Feb 7, 2011

South Polar Surface

The South Pole is receiving sun every day now as spring progresses. The surface texture visible in this image...

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NASA image: Ring Backdrop
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Jan 3, 2011

Ring Backdrop

Saturn moon Enceladus brightly reflects sunlight before a backdrop of the planet rings and the rings shadows cast...

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NASA image: 3-D View from the Front of Curiosity
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Aug 7, 2012

3-D View from the Front of Curiosity

This image is a 3-D view in front of NASA Curiosity rover captured by the rover front left Hazard-Avoidance camera....

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NASA image: Ulysses Fossae
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Nov 3, 2010

Ulysses Fossae

NASA Mars Odyssey captured this image of Ulysses Fossae, located in the Tharsis Volcanic region. Cross cutting...

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NASA image: The Road Less Traveled 3-D
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May 14, 2004

The Road Less Traveled 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Comet Ejecta in Aerogel
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Feb 21, 2006

Comet Ejecta in Aerogel

This image from NASA shows a particle impact on the aluminum frame that holds the aerogel tiles. The debris from the...

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Jan 19, 2012

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark streaks mark the sides of this mesa where the movement of material has exposed the darker rock beneath. This...

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NASA image: Arkhangelsk, Russia
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Jan 26, 2011

Arkhangelsk, Russia

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the city of Arkhangelsk or Archangel in English and administrative...

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NASA image: Two Shepherds
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Oct 21, 2013

Two Shepherds

Although their gravitational effects on nearby ring material look quite different, Prometheus and Pan are both...

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NASA image: Aspledon Undae
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Jul 14, 2014

Aspledon Undae

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of Aspledon Undae, a region of dunes near the...

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NASA image: Summer Harvest in Saratov, Russia
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Jul 31, 2002

Summer Harvest in Saratov, Russia

These images from NASA Terra satellite were captured on May 31 and July 18, 2002 and show Russia Saratov Oblast...

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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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