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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: SMAP Global Map of Surface Soil Moisture Aug. 25-27, 2015
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Sep 2, 2015

SMAP Global Map of Surface Soil Moisture Aug. 25-27, 2015

A three-day composite global map of surface soil moisture as retrieved from NASA SMAP radiometer instrument between...

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NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Oct 29, 2019

Medusae Fossae

The channel in this VIS image is located on the western margin of Medusae Fossae. Orbit Number: 78907 Latitude:...

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NASA image: Granicus Valles
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May 11, 2012

Granicus Valles

The complex channels in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Granicus Valles, located on...

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NASA image: SRTM Anaglyph: Haro and Kas Hills
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May 2, 2001

SRTM Anaglyph: Haro and Kas Hills

This anaglyph NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, shows the Haro and Kas Hills of the Kachchh region in western...

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NASA image: Tracks of a Climb on Opportunity Sol 3485
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Dec 3, 2013

Tracks of a Climb on Opportunity Sol 3485

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this image as the rover ascended Murray Ridge above Solander Point...

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NASA image: Saltfjellet-Svartisen Park, Norway
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Nov 13, 2007

Saltfjellet-Svartisen Park, Norway

The Arctic Circle cuts through the western coast of Norway and the Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park. This image...

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NASA image: V38546002
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May 1, 2013

V38546002

The different features of the sand and sand dune field are readily visible in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Enceladus Leading Hemisphere
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Feb 23, 2010

Enceladus Leading Hemisphere

NASA Cassini spacecraft shows a new view of Saturn moon Enceladus in a whole-disk mosaic of the geologically active...

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NASA image: Pillinger Point Overlooking Endeavour Crater on Mars False Color
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Jun 23, 2014

Pillinger Point Overlooking Endeavour Crater on Mars False Color

This false-color scene from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity catches Pillinger...

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NASA image: Shark Bay, Australia
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Mar 15, 2013

Shark Bay, Australia

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, this image shows Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, located in the Shark Bay...

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NASA image: West Candor Rocks
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Sep 22, 2006

West Candor Rocks

This MOC image shows outcrops of light-toned, massively-bedded rock in western Candor Chasma, part of the Valles...

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NASA image: The Clouds of Isidore
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Sep 25, 2002

The Clouds of Isidore

These views of Hurricane Isidore were acquired by NASA Terra satellite on September 20, 2002 as it flooded western...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair: Inverted Topography, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 20, 2000

Stereo Pair: Inverted Topography, Patagonia, Argentina

The Meseta de Somuncura is a broad plateau capped by basalt. Near its western edge is evidence of multiple volcanic...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Peers Into the Eye of Powerful Typhoon Dolphin
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May 22, 2015

NASA CloudSat Peers Into the Eye of Powerful Typhoon Dolphin

NASA CloudSat satellite completed a stunning eye overpass of Typhoon Dolphin in the western Pacific Ocean on May 16,...

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NASA image: Venus - A Large Elongated Caldera Sacajawea Patera
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Nov 14, 1996

Venus - A Large Elongated Caldera Sacajawea Patera

This image from NASA Magellan spacecraft reveals Sacajawea Patera, a large, elongate caldera located in Western...

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NASA image: Mars Hill-Climbing Opportunity at Solander Point
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Oct 23, 2013

Mars Hill-Climbing Opportunity at Solander Point

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this southward uphill view after beginning to ascend the...

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NASA image: Lichtenberg Crater
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Jun 15, 2010

Lichtenberg Crater

Lichtenberg crater is of Eratosthenian age, located in western Oceanus Procellarum. It is named after George C....

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NASA image: Opportunity View of Santa Maria Crater, Sol 2450
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Dec 16, 2010

Opportunity View of Santa Maria Crater, Sol 2450

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to record this view of Santa Maria crater at the...

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NASA image: Opportunity Approach to Cape Tribulation Summit
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Jan 8, 2015

Opportunity Approach to Cape Tribulation Summit

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this view of the summit of Cape Tribulation, on the western rim of...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 22
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Feb 8, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 22

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the western rim of Occator Crater. Several small, bright patches of...

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NASA image: Typhoon Sepat
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Aug 18, 2007

Typhoon Sepat

Visible image of Typhoon Sepat, western Pacific Ocean, southeast coast of China, August, 2007, from the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Pillinger Point Overlooking Endeavour Crater on Mars
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Jun 23, 2014

Pillinger Point Overlooking Endeavour Crater on Mars

This scene from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity catches Pillinger Point, on...

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NASA image: Opportunity View from Atop Cape Tribulation
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Jan 8, 2015

Opportunity View from Atop Cape Tribulation

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this view of the summit of Cape Tribulation, on the western rim of...

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NASA image: Slumping Terraces on a Crater Wall
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Apr 9, 2014

Slumping Terraces on a Crater Wall

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the western rim of a well-preserved 8.5-kilometer about 5...

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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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