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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: Polar Winds
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Apr 5, 2018

Polar Winds

This VIS image shows 'streamers' of clouds created by katabatic winds at the north polar cap. Katabatic winds are...

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NASA image: Earth
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Jan 30, 2012

Earth

Behold one of the more detailed images of the Earth yet created. This Blue Marble Earth montage shown above --...

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NASA image: Massive Smash-up at Vega  Artist Concept
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Jan 10, 2005

Massive Smash-up at Vega Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates how a massive collision of objects perhaps as large as the planet Pluto smashed...

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Feb 13, 2019

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the sand deposit on the floor of Matara Crater. The deposit is thick enough to hide the...

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NASA image: More Shadows
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Jun 7, 2017

More Shadows

The ridges in this VIS image are creating shadows due to low sun angle. Shadows can give indications of the shape of...

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NASA image: Amenthes Fossae
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Jun 13, 2019

Amenthes Fossae

The two linear depressions crossing this VIS image are graben created by tectonic activity. Orbit Number: 77201...

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NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Dec 9, 2019

Medusae Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Medusa Fossae. Winds have eroded materials in this region, creating ridges and valleys...

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NASA image: Salton Sea, California
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Sep 23, 2015

Salton Sea, California

The Salton Sea in south California was created in 1905 when spring flooding on the Colorado River breached a canal....

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NASA image: A Candid Look at NASA's "Living Planet"
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Feb 9, 2018

A Candid Look at NASA's "Living Planet"

Creating a major scientific visualization takes considerable time and expertise. A team of scientists and data...

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NASA image: Mars Mound from Ingenuity Helicopter's Perspective in 3D
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Sep 17, 2021

Mars Mound from Ingenuity Helicopter's Perspective in 3D

This 3D view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Faillefeu" was created from data collected by NASA's...

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NASA image: Craters on Craters
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Jun 6, 2017

Craters on Craters

Today's VIS image is of a group of craters in Solis Planum. Because three of the craters are overlapping it is...

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NASA image: Gored of the Rings
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Jun 9, 2014

Gored of the Rings

Prometheus is caught in the act of creating gores and streamers in the F ring. Scientists believe that Prometheus...

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NASA image: Elysium Channels
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Sep 25, 2012

Elysium Channels

The channels in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the northwestern margin of the...

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NASA image: Bright Rays from Canuleia Crater
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Mar 21, 2012

Bright Rays from Canuleia Crater

In this image from NASA Dawn spacecraft, bright material extends out from the crater Canuleia on asteroid Vesta. The...

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NASA image: Storm of Stars in the Trifid Nebula
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Jan 29, 2014

Storm of Stars in the Trifid Nebula

Radiation and winds from massive stars have blown a cavity into the surrounding dust and gas, creating the Trifid...

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NASA image: Lava Channels
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Oct 1, 2012

Lava Channels

The channels in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft were created by the flow of lava rather than...

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NASA image: God of Shepherds and Flocks
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Feb 9, 2009

God of Shepherds and Flocks

The Encke Gap moon, Pan, has left its mark on a scalloped ringlet of the Encke Gap. The moon creates these...

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NASA image: Dance of the Light Echoes
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May 29, 2008

Dance of the Light Echoes

This composite image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the remnant of a star that exploded, called Cassiopeia...

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NASA image: A Slow-moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States
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Aug 30, 2012

A Slow-moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States

Strong tropical storm Isaac continues to create havoc across the Gulf Coast, from eastern Texas to Florida. This...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 101 3-D
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Apr 21, 2004

Spirit View on Sol 101 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Endurance Untouched 3-D
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Sep 16, 2004

Endurance Untouched 3-D

This 3D mosaic, created from images taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on sols 115 and 116 May 21 and...

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NASA image: Alpine Fault, New Zealand, SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jan 6, 2005

Alpine Fault, New Zealand, SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height

The Alpine fault runs parallel to, and just inland of, much of the west coast of New Zealand South Island. This view...

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NASA image: Lava Channel
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Nov 29, 2013

Lava Channel

The channel in the bottom part of this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft was created by lava flow...

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NASA image: Rates of Basal Melt of Antarctic Ice Shelves
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Jun 13, 2013

Rates of Basal Melt of Antarctic Ice Shelves

Rates of basal melt of Antarctic ice shelves melting of the shelves from underneath overlaid on a 2009 mosaic of...

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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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