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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: Candor Chasma
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Jan 8, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. It is approximately 810 km long (503...

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NASA image:  Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain
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Oct 26, 2023

Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain

The ice-exposing impact crater at the center of this image is an example of what scientists look for when mapping...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0041
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Jan 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pair of nesting bald eagles share a utility pole on Kennedy Parkway North. Nearby is...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater
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Nov 15, 2017

Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater

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

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Russell Crater
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Aug 10, 2017

Investigating Mars: Russell Crater

This image shows the central part of the dune field on the floor of Russell Crater, including the large dune ridge....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1498
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Dec 10, 1999

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

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 12, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

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

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 1, 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: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 24, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

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

JPL
NASA image: JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation
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Oct 12, 2022

JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2), stacked atop...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1503
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Dec 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1503

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, in Titusville, Fla., STS-101 Mission Specialists Edward Tsang Lu (Ph.D.),...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 17, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

The bottom half of this image of central Candor Chasma shows a surface topography called chaos. Chaos is a region of...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater
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Nov 22, 2017

Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater

This image of Moreux Crater shows the western floor of the crater and the multitude of sand dunes that are found on...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 26, 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...

JPL
NASA image: KSC00pp0041
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Jan 12, 2000

KSC00pp0041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pair of nesting bald eagles share a utility pole on Kennedy Parkway North. Nearby is...

KSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 18, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

The majority of the dune field in Rabe Crater consists of a sand sheet with dune forms on the surface. The sand...

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NASA image: Blue Saturn
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Mar 19, 2004

Blue Saturn

Bands and spots in Saturn's atmosphere, including a dark band south of the equator with a scalloped border, are...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma
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Jan 16, 2018

Investigating Mars: Candor Chasma

This VIS image shows part of the border between Chandor and Melas Chasmata. The entire image is landslide deposits....

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NASA image: Astronaut Boot Test in JPL's CITADEL
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Apr 24, 2025

Astronaut Boot Test in JPL's CITADEL

A boot that's part of a NASA lunar surface spacesuit prototype is readied for testing inside a thermal vacuum...

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NASA image: Saturn and 4 Icy Moons in Natural Color
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Jun 8, 1998

Saturn and 4 Icy Moons in Natural Color

This approximate natural-color image shows Saturn, its rings, and four of its icy satellites. Three satellites...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation
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Oct 12, 2022

JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation

Technicians check the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing containing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon
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Dec 23, 2022

NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon

These images show two observations of NASA's Lunar Flashlight and the private ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 as the two...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Arabia Terra Dunes
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Mar 23, 2018

Investigating Mars: Arabia Terra Dunes

This is a false color image of the dune field in the Arabia Terra crater. In this combination of bands, sand appears...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1489
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Dec 9, 1999

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

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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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