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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: 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: Layered Deposits in Western Candor Chasma
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Jan 22, 2003

Layered Deposits in Western Candor Chasma

The layered deposits in this Valles Marineris canyon imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are heavily eroded by...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2009
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Nov 9, 2009

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2009

Created with data acquired by JPL Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument during July 2009 this image shows...

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NASA image: Europa Varied Surface Features
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May 17, 2016

Europa Varied Surface Features

This enhanced-color view obtained on September 25, 1998 from NASA Galileo spacecraft shows an intricate pattern of...

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NASA image: Triton - Neptune Largest Satellite
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Jul 25, 1999

Triton - Neptune Largest Satellite

Intriguing patterns of unknown origin appeared on the surface of Neptune largest satellite, Triton, in this image...

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NASA image: Pandora Fretum Crater
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Aug 5, 2002

Pandora Fretum Crater

Lineations fissures, or cracks in the ground can be seen in this image of Acidalia Planitia from NASA Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: The Story Titan Dunes Tell
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Jun 10, 2009

The Story Titan Dunes Tell

An intricate, fingerprint-like pattern of dunes is seen in this dramatic radar image of Saturn moon Titan captured...

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NASA image: Mountain Winds at Gale Crater
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Nov 15, 2012

Mountain Winds at Gale Crater

This graphic shows the pattern of winds predicted to be swirling around and inside Gale Crater, where NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Ejecta Blanket
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Oct 19, 2011

Ejecta Blanket

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows two different resolution views of the ejecta blanket of Vesta nowman...

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NASA image: Which Way the Wind Blows
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Jan 31, 2013

Which Way the Wind Blows

This image from NASA Cassini spacecraft reveals the wind patterns within a large vortex that was spawned by a giant...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Central Plain, Oman
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Central Plain, Oman

Bright, arc-shaped limestone hills and complex, branching drainage patterns dominate this three-frequency space...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Vortices near Guadalupe Island
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Dec 6, 2000

Atmospheric Vortices near Guadalupe Island

These images near Guadalupe Island from NASA Terra satellite from June 11, 2000 Terra orbit 2569 demonstrate a...

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NASA image: Latitude 90 Degrees North to 90 Degrees South and Longitude -180 Degrees to 0 Degrees
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Jun 8, 1998

Latitude 90 Degrees North to 90 Degrees South and Longitude -180 Degrees to 0 Degrees

The north polar residual ice cap of the Planum Boreum region, which is cut by spiral-patterned troughs, is located...

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NASA image: Craters on Crater
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Oct 10, 2006

Craters on Crater

Several craters were formed on the rim of this large crater. The movement of material downhill toward the floor of...

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NASA image: Murray Buttes Mesa
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Sep 11, 2014

Murray Buttes Mesa

This image, taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows a mesa within the Murray Buttes area on Mars showing a...

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NASA image: Kaleidoscopic Rainbows
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Nov 17, 2011

Kaleidoscopic Rainbows

With kaleidoscopic forms and hues, these two false-color views from NASA Cassini spacecraft show the patterns that...

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NASA image: Seasonal Cycles in Curiosity First Two Martian Years
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May 11, 2016

Seasonal Cycles in Curiosity First Two Martian Years

By monitoring weather throughout two Martian years since landing in Gale Crater in 2012, NASA Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Chateaubriant, France
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Mar 8, 2010

Chateaubriant, France

This image, acquired 11-05-2007 by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the city of Chateaubriant, France, surrounded by...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Munich, Germany
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Munich, Germany

This spaceborne radar image of Munich, Germany illustrates the capability of a multi-frequency radar system to...

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NASA image: Tracks Seam Like Airbags
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Jan 28, 2004

Tracks Seam Like Airbags

Bearing a striking resemblance to a cluster of paper lanterns, these inflated airbags show a pattern of seams...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Randonia Rain Cell
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Randonia Rain Cell

This multi-frequency space radar image of a tropical rainforest in western Brazil shows rapidly changing land use...

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NASA image: Hrad Vallis
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Mar 7, 2003

Hrad Vallis

Hrad Vallis, seen in this NASA Mars Odyssey image, appears to be affecting the local wind patterns. The texture of...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008
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Sep 24, 2008

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008

This image was created with data acquired by JPLa Atmospheric Infrared Sounder during July 2008. The image shows...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair, Honolulu, Oahu
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Mar 10, 2000

Stereo Pair, Honolulu, Oahu

Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is a large and growing urban area. This stereoscopic image pair, combining a...

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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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