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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: Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-021 (4-18 March 1994) --- The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Its delta is...

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NASA image: A Frost Enhanced Landscape
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Dec 23, 2015

A Frost Enhanced Landscape

The arc of hills in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft is the rim of an old and infilled...

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NASA image: A Valley Near the Northern Lowlands
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Dec 12, 2017

A Valley Near the Northern Lowlands

The goal of this observation from NASA' Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is to determine the source of the ridge...

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NASA image: Gullies in Liu Hsin Crater
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Jan 22, 2015

Gullies in Liu Hsin Crater

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter observes a group of small gullies along a rock layer on the south wall of Liu Hsin...

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NASA image: The Hoodoos of Mars
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Aug 21, 2017

The Hoodoos of Mars

On Mars, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter often sees inverted river channels preserved perched above the...

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NASA image: A Window into the Past
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Oct 23, 2017

A Window into the Past

The layered sedimentary deposits inside the giant canyons of Mars have puzzled scientists for decades. These light...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 12, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

In this VIS image of the floor of Rabe Crater the step down into the pit is visible in the sinuous ridges on the...

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NASA image: Witness Tube in Perseverance Sample Caching System
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Jul 21, 2021

Witness Tube in Perseverance Sample Caching System

As part of its search for signs of ancient life on Mars, Perseverance is the first rover to bring a sample caching...

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NASA image: View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened
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Aug 5, 1969

View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened

S69-40945 (August 1969) --- This is a core tube sample under study and examination in the Manned Spacecraft Center?s...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 22, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-706-012 (22 October 1995) --- Each of the great bridges spanning San Francisco Bay are captured in this...

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NASA image: Clew Bay, Ireland
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Jul 26, 2016

Clew Bay, Ireland

Clew Bay is in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken glacial drumlins. Clew...

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NASA image: The Mozambique Channel Flows Inland to the Bombetoka Bay
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Jun 26, 2024

The Mozambique Channel Flows Inland to the Bombetoka Bay

iss071e218069 (June 26, 2024) -- On Madagascar's northwestern coast, the Mozambique Channel flows inland to the...

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NASA image: Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan seen from STS-59

STS059-209-081 (9-20 April 1994) --- Lake Balkhash, in eastern Kazakhstan, is some 300 miles long. The lake, frozen...

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NASA image: Detroit and the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
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Jun 22, 1973

Detroit and the Lower Peninsula of Michigan

SL2-05-389 (22 June 1973) --- This scene displays the southeastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and adjacent...

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NASA image: The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan

iss073e0423962 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Fine-Branched Ridges
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Oct 14, 2015

Fine-Branched Ridges

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft shows numerous branching ridges with various degrees of...

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NASA image: Eberswalde Crater
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Nov 8, 2022

Eberswalde Crater

Today's VIS image show part of the floor of Eberswalde Crater. This crater is host to a large delta, a feature...

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NASA image: Deforestation, Madagascar
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Apr 29, 1990

Deforestation, Madagascar

This high oblique view shows the majority of the island of Madagascar (19.0S, 47.5E). This Texas sized island is now...

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NASA image: Relatively Young
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Nov 29, 2018

Relatively Young

This VIS image shows half of an unnamed crater in Noachis Terra. The complex rim and rough floor are indicative of a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055198
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055198

A view of the Holuhraun lava field from the Bárðarbunga volcano, located in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland....

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NASA image: Boston, MA and New England Coastline
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Jun 22, 1973

Boston, MA and New England Coastline

SL2-05-381 (22 June 1973) --- Boston, MA and the New England Coastline (43.5N, 84.0W) can be seen in this view. The...

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NASA image: ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning
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Dec 19, 2017

ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Associate Director Kelvin Manning, center, signs a license agreement with the President...

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NASA image: Flash Flood Trail near Parras, Coahuila, Mexico
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Dec 1, 1991

Flash Flood Trail near Parras, Coahuila, Mexico

Evidence of a recent flash flood can be seen in the form of light brown sediment that flowed down gullies and...

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NASA image: Mounds Cut by a Fissure
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Jan 21, 2020

Mounds Cut by a Fissure

This image shows four relatively bright mounds along a linear, curving feature that appears to be a rift zone, where...

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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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