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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: Arsia Mons
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Jul 11, 2016

Arsia Mons

This image captured by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the summit caldera of Arsia Mons. Orbit...

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NASA image: Ascraeus Mons
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Apr 20, 2020

Ascraeus Mons

Today's VIS image shows the summit of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus Mons is the northernmost of the three aligned Tharsis...

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NASA image: Curiosity's ChemCam Views Summit and Cliffs Beyond Gale Crater
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Sep 17, 2025

Curiosity's ChemCam Views Summit and Cliffs Beyond Gale Crater

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of a mountain nearly 57 miles (91 kilometers) away and outside of...

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NASA image: Elysium Mons
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May 5, 2023

Elysium Mons

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Elysium Mons, including part of the summit caldera. Unlike the Tharsis...

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NASA image: Elysium Mons
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Nov 11, 2021

Elysium Mons

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Elysium Mons, including the entire summit caldera. Unlike the Tharsis...

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NASA image: Elysium Mons
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Oct 16, 2023

Elysium Mons

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Elysium Mons, including part of the summit caldera. Unlike the Tharsis...

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NASA image: NASA Mars Rover Spirit View Southward from Husband Hill
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Jan 23, 2014

NASA Mars Rover Spirit View Southward from Husband Hill

This section from a panorama that NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit acquired in October 2005 from the top of...

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NASA image: Acidalia Planitia
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Apr 4, 2003

Acidalia Planitia

The small mounds with summit depressions in the northern part of this NASA Mars Odyssey image have an unknown...

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NASA image: A Great Place to Watch the Weather 3-D
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Sep 1, 2005

A Great Place to Watch the Weather 3-D

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Exploration Rover, Spiriti, was taken from the summit of Husband Hill, three dust...

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NASA image: Angry Indonesian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Feb 11, 2014

Angry Indonesian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft is of Mount Sinabung, a stratovolcano located in Indonesia. In late...

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NASA image: Baektu Mountain, China & North Korea
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Jul 14, 2014

Baektu Mountain, China & North Korea

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Baektu Mountain, an active volcano on the border between North Korea and...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures Fury of Russian Volcano
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Jan 27, 2011

NASA Spacecraft Captures Fury of Russian Volcano

This nighttime thermal infrared image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Shiveluch volcano, one of the largest and...

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NASA image: Merapi Volcano Continues its Destructive Eruption
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Nov 10, 2010

Merapi Volcano Continues its Destructive Eruption

On Nov. 8, 2010, the ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft captured an image of the hot volcanic flows from...

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NASA image: Ceranus Tholus
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Mar 29, 2010

Ceranus Tholus

This NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft image shows the western edge of the summit caldera of Ceranus Tholus, one of...

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NASA image: Merapi Volcano, Indonesia
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Nov 3, 2010

Merapi Volcano, Indonesia

The ASTER instrument onboard NASA Terra spacecraft imaged the hot volcanic flow that resulted from collapse of the...

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NASA image: Hadriaca and Dao
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Aug 30, 2013

Hadriaca and Dao

This daytime IR image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the patera summit depression and...

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NASA image: Recent Volcanism in Valles Marineris
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Jan 15, 2014

Recent Volcanism in Valles Marineris

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows cones with summit pits that are very similar to cinder cones...

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NASA image: Pavonis Mons
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May 23, 2002

Pavonis Mons

At the top right of this NASA Mars Odyssey image, the rim of the caldera of Pavonis Mons, one of four exceptionally...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons
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Sep 8, 2017

Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons

This image shows part of the complex caldera at the summit of the volcano. Calderas are found at the tops of...

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NASA image: Chilean Volcanic Eruption Nighttime View
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Apr 27, 2015

Chilean Volcanic Eruption Nighttime View

The April 18, 2015 eruption of Calbuco Volcano in Chile, as seen by NASA Terra spacecraft, led to the evacuation of...

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NASA image: Biblis Patera
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Oct 3, 2007

Biblis Patera

This VIS image crosses Biblis Patera. Note the large size and depth of the summit caldera in relation to the size of...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-195 (4-18 March 1994) --- A thin plume of steam blows southward from the summit of Mt. Etna, the active...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Discusses Life In Space With Meltwater Summit Attendees – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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May 7, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Discusses Life In Space With Meltwater Summit Attendees – Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 73 flight engineer Jonny Kim of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Education Summit
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Nov 2, 2009

Education Summit

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, speaks to those in attendance at an Education Summitt, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009,...

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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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