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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: Windstreaks
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Feb 28, 2013

Windstreaks

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows windstreaks on the volcanic plains of Daedalia Planum.

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Dec 23, 2011

Windstreaks

Windstreaks, like the ones in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, are a common feature on the plains...

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Jun 10, 2011

Windstreaks

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey shows windstreaks mark the plains of northern Terra Sabaea.

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NASA image: Volcanic Vent
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Nov 8, 2012

Volcanic Vent

The linear depression in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is a volcanic vent in the lava plains...

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NASA image: Tiled Floor
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Sep 2, 2006

Tiled Floor

This MOC image shows cracks formed in the material that nearly fills an impact crater on the martian northern plains

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NASA image: Lava Channels
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Dec 20, 2012

Lava Channels

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows lava channels in the Tharsis plains.

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NASA image: Dust Devil Tracks
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Jul 9, 2009

Dust Devil Tracks

The plains of Planum Chronium shown in this 2001 Mars Odyssey THEMIS VIS image are covered by hundreds of dust devil...

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NASA image: Memnonia Landscape
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Jun 28, 2006

Memnonia Landscape

This MOC image shows a contact between a dust-covered plain and a dust-mantled, textured upland in the Memnonia...

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NASA image: Phoenix Eases Down to Mars Artist Concept
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May 22, 2008

Phoenix Eases Down to Mars Artist Concept

This artist conception depicts NASA Phoenix Mars Lander a moment before its touchdown on the arctic plains of Mars.

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NASA image: Deuteronilus
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Dec 22, 2006

Deuteronilus

This image shows part of one of the many mesas that comprise Deuteronilus Mensae as well as the surrounding debris...

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Jan 11, 2012

Windstreaks

The windstreaks in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the volcanic plains...

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NASA image: Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria
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Aug 17, 2009

Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria

This 2001 Mars Odyssey daytime infrared image shows dunes found in craters and on the plains of Terra Cimmeria.

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NASA image: Transitions
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May 26, 2006

Transitions

This MOC image shows a variety of textures observed on a dust-covered plain in the Marte Valles region of Mars

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Nov 19, 2012

Daedalia Planum

The lava flows in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of the extensive lava plains of...

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NASA image: Addition and Subtraction
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Apr 5, 2006

Addition and Subtraction

This image shows the margin of a lava flow on a plain northwest of Jovis Tholus, a volcanic construct located in the...

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NASA image: Olympus Mons Escarpment
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Jan 1, 2013

Olympus Mons Escarpment

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the steep escarpment between Olympus Mons and the...

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NASA image: Channel
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May 28, 2012

Channel

The channel on the right side of this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is located in the volcanic plains...

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NASA image: Pluto Mysterious, Floating Hills
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Feb 4, 2016

Pluto Mysterious, Floating Hills

NASA New Horizons spacecraft took this image of Pluto vast nitrogen ice plain informally named Sputnik Planum.

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NASA image: Dust Devil Tracks
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Jun 26, 2014

Dust Devil Tracks

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is of the northern plains and shows hundreds of dust devil...

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NASA image: Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria
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Aug 26, 2009

Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria

This daytime 2001 Mars Odyssey image of Terra Cimmeria shows dunes occurring both on crater floors and on the plains...

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NASA image: Dunes in Aonia Planum
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Aug 8, 2011

Dunes in Aonia Planum

These dunes are located in a low plains region north of Aonia Planum as seen by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Dunes
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Aug 7, 2013

Dunes

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows small sets of dunes on the plains of Aonia Terra.

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NASA image: Dark Dunes
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Aug 4, 2014

Dark Dunes

The small, dark dunes in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the northern plains.

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NASA image: Buried Craters
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Sep 17, 2006

Buried Craters

This MOC image shows rugged terrain in the northern plains. The circular features are old, buried impact craters

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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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