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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: Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons
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Jan 2, 2018

Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons

This THEMIS image shows part of the caldera floor of Arsia Mons. It is not uncommon for calderas to have "flat"...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1494
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Dec 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1494

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB, in Titusville, Fla.,...

KSC
NASA image: Dawn Navigating Ceres
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May 24, 2017

Dawn Navigating Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft took this image of Ceres' south polar region on May 17, 2017, from an altitude of about...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 9, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

This image shows part of western Candor and the erosion of a large mesa. Layered materials are visible throughout...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 5, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 18, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

This image of central Candor Chasma shows a surface topography called chaos. Chaos is a region of small to medium...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Rover Views Ground Texture 'Perseverance Valley'
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Feb 15, 2018

Opportunity Rover Views Ground Texture 'Perseverance Valley'

This late-afternoon view from the front Hazard Avoidance Camera on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a...

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NASA image: Simulations Create New Insights Into Pulsars
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Oct 10, 2018

Simulations Create New Insights Into Pulsars

Scientists studying what amounts to a computer-simulated “pulsar in a box” are gaining a more detailed understanding...

GSFC
NASA image: Fairchild C-82 Packet Destroyed in NACA Crash Fire Tests
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Sep 23, 1952

Fairchild C-82 Packet Destroyed in NACA Crash Fire Tests

A Fairchild C-82 Packet is purposely destroyed by researchers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater
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Nov 16, 2017

Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater

This image of Moreux Crater shows part of the central peak and sand dunes on the crater floor surrounding the peak....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1490
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Dec 9, 1999

KSC-99pp1490

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.,...

KSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Nov 30, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Siton Undae
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Sep 14, 2017

Investigating Mars: Siton Undae

Siton Undae is a large dune field located in the northern plains near Escorial Crater. Siton Undae is west of the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 22, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

This is a false color image of Rabe Crater. In this combination of filters "blue" typically means basaltic sand....

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 4, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma
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Oct 4, 2017

Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma

Coprates Chasma is one of the numerous canyons that make up Valles Marineris. The chasma stretches for 960 km (600...

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NASA image: Saturn Methane Image
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Mar 5, 2004

Saturn Methane Image

NASA's Cassini narrow angle camera took this image of Saturn on Feb. 16, 2004, from a distance of 66.1 million...

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NASA image: Mosaic of Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Mosaic of Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth – and, during the austral summer, it is also the...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Siton Undae
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Sep 20, 2017

Investigating Mars: Siton Undae

Siton Undae is a large dune field located in the northern plains near Escorial Crater. Siton Undae is west of the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 25, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This image shows part of the dune field near Meroe Patera. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Arabia Terra Dunes
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Mar 22, 2018

Investigating Mars: Arabia Terra Dunes

The small crater in the middle of the image is at the upwind side of the dune field. There is a considerable amount...

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NASA image: Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230

This Picture of the Week shows Arp 230, also known as IC 51, observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Arp...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 13, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

Dunes cover the majority of this image of Rabe Crater. As the dunes are created by wind action the forms of the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Nov 27, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

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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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