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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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Dec 27, 2017

Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons

This VIS image shows part of the eastern margin of the summit caldera of Arsia Mons. The arcuate features are the...

JPL
NASA image: Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars

These Mars global maps show the likely distribution of water ice buried within the upper 3 feet (1 meter) of the...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 8, 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: The Other Side of the Vortex
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Mar 19, 2018

The Other Side of the Vortex

When the polar vortex dips south it often makes headlines. Frigid air, usually confined to the arctic, spills into...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 7, 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: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate
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Oct 18, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing containing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s...

KSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Nov 29, 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: ARC-1986-AC86-7009
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Jan 17, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-7009

Range : 9.1 million miles (5.7 million miles) P-29478C These two images pictures of Uranus, one in true color and...

ARC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Siton Undae
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Sep 21, 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...

JPL
NASA image: Titan Lakes
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Sep 13, 2018

Titan Lakes

During NASA's Cassini mission's final distant encounter with Saturn's giant moon Titan, the spacecraft captured this...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 20, 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: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 11, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

Rabe Crater is 108 km (67 miles) across. Craters of similar size often have flat floors. Rabe Crater has some areas...

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...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1495
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Dec 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1495

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1502
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Dec 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1502

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

KSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 19, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This is a false color image of part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 9, 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...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons
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Aug 30, 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...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Nov 9, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows the southern flank of Pavonis Mons. The large sinuous channel at the bottom of the image is located...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Hebes Chasma
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Aug 16, 2017

Investigating Mars: Hebes Chasma

This image shows the part of the northern cliff face of Hebes Chasma at the top of the image. The linear features...

JPL
NASA image: IMG_4999
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Dec 8, 2017

IMG_4999

The BARREL team inflates their second balloon just before its launch on Aug. 13, 2015, from Kiruna, Sweden. The day...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 12, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

In this VIS image of the floor of Rabe Crater the step down into the pit is visible in the sinuous ridges on the...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma
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Sep 22, 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...

JPL
NASA image: SWIM Map Shows Subsurface Water Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

SWIM Map Shows Subsurface Water Ice on Mars

The blue areas on this map of Mars show regions where NASA missions have detected subsurface water ice. Scientists...

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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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