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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: Springtime on the Martian South Polar Cap
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Oct 13, 2001

Springtime on the Martian South Polar Cap

Springtime on the Martian South Polar Cap

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NASA image: A Mars Dust Tower Stands Out
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Nov 26, 2019

A Mars Dust Tower Stands Out

The yellow-white cloud in the bottom-center of this image is a Mars "dust tower" — a concentrated cloud of dust that...

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NASA image: East Tithonium Chasma Wall, Valles Marineris
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Jun 17, 2000

East Tithonium Chasma Wall, Valles Marineris

East Tithonium Chasma Wall, Valles Marineris

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NASA image: MGS MOC Returns to Service Following Solar Conjunction Hiatus
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Aug 2, 2000

MGS MOC Returns to Service Following Solar Conjunction Hiatus

MGS MOC Returns to Service Following Solar Conjunction Hiatus

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NASA image: Layered Outcrops of Far West Candor Chasma
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Dec 4, 2000

Layered Outcrops of Far West Candor Chasma

Layered Outcrops of Far West Candor Chasma

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NASA image: 2018 Giant Dust Storm on Mars
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Jun 13, 2018

2018 Giant Dust Storm on Mars

This set of images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows a fierce, giant dust storm is kicking up on...

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NASA image: Martian Sandstone Target Windjana Before and After Brushing
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Apr 29, 2014

Martian Sandstone Target Windjana Before and After Brushing

This image from an animation shows a patch of sandstone scrubbed with the Dust Removal Tool, a wire-bristle brush,...

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NASA image: Hole at Buckskin Drilled Days Before Landing Anniversary
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Aug 5, 2015

Hole at Buckskin Drilled Days Before Landing Anniversary

NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover drilled this hole to collect sample material from a rock target called "Buckskin" on...

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NASA image: Fresh Mars Crater Confirmed Within Impact Scar
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May 22, 2014

Fresh Mars Crater Confirmed Within Impact Scar

This April 6, 2014, image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was taken as a follow-up to discovery of a possible...

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NASA image: Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater
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Dec 5, 2000

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

Layered Material in West Arabia Terra Crater

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NASA image: Gradual Contact Between North Polar Ice and Layers
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Apr 24, 2000

Gradual Contact Between North Polar Ice and Layers

Gradual Contact Between North Polar Ice and Layers

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NASA image: Updated Curiosity Self-Portrait at John Klein
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May 21, 2013

Updated Curiosity Self-Portrait at John Klein

This self-portrait of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures to show gray-powder and two holes where...

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NASA image: Winter Frosted Dunes in Kaiser Crater
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Feb 8, 2001

Winter Frosted Dunes in Kaiser Crater

Winter Frosted Dunes in Kaiser Crater

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NASA image: Reconstructing the Scene of Landing
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Feb 9, 2004

Reconstructing the Scene of Landing

Reconstructing the Scene of Landing

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NASA image: Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite
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Nov 1, 2017

Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite

This false-color image demonstrates how use of special filters available on the Mast Camera (Mastcam) of NASA's...

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NASA image: Layers at the Base of Mount Sharp
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Aug 27, 2012

Layers at the Base of Mount Sharp

A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASA Curiosity rover. The...

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NASA image: MGS MOC Extended Mission View of North Polar Layers
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Feb 16, 2002

MGS MOC Extended Mission View of North Polar Layers

MGS MOC Extended Mission View of North Polar Layers

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NASA image: A Bonanza of Clues About Mars
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Sep 11, 2014

A Bonanza of Clues About Mars

A swept Martian rock called Bonanza King can be seen in this image take by NASA Mars Curiosity rover. This rock is...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma Floor
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Jun 17, 2000

Melas Chasma Floor

Melas Chasma Floor

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NASA image: Curiosity Surveys the Clay-Bearing Unit
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Apr 11, 2019

Curiosity Surveys the Clay-Bearing Unit

The Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this mosaic as it explored the "clay-bearing unit"...

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NASA image: Dune Activity in Proctor Crater
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May 16, 2000

Dune Activity in Proctor Crater

Dune Activity in Proctor Crater

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NASA image: Secrets of Hidden Valley on Mars
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Oct 8, 2015

Secrets of Hidden Valley on Mars

An image taken at the Hidden Valley site, en-route to Mount Sharp, by NASA Curiosity rover. A variety of mudstone...

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NASA image: Partially-Exhumed Crater in Northern Terra Meridiani: Stereo Anaglyph of overlapping coverage in M04-01289 and E17-01676
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Aug 7, 2002

Partially-Exhumed Crater in Northern Terra Meridiani: Stereo Anaglyph of overlapping coverage in M04-01289 and E17-01676

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor shows a circular feature in northern Terra Meridiani. The circular...

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NASA image: Defrosting Polar Dunes--Changes Over a 26-Day Period
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May 16, 2000

Defrosting Polar Dunes--Changes Over a 26-Day Period

Defrosting Polar Dunes--Changes Over a 26-Day Period

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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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