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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: Basaltic Crater in Color IR
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Aug 6, 2004

Basaltic Crater in Color IR

Basaltic Crater in Color IR

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NASA image: Anaglyph: Basalt Cliffs, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 13, 2000

Anaglyph: Basalt Cliffs, Patagonia, Argentina

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, shows basalt cliffs along the northwest edge of the...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair: Basalt Cliffs, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 13, 2000

Stereo Pair: Basalt Cliffs, Patagonia, Argentina

Basalt cliffs along the northwest edge of the Meseta de Somuncura plateau near Sierra Colorada, Argentina show an...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Meseta de Somuncura, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 27, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair: Meseta de Somuncura, Patagonia, Argentina

The Meseta de Somuncura is a semi-arid basalt plateau in northern Patagonia. This view of the northwestern part of...

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NASA image: Aitken Crater
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Jan 12, 2010

Aitken Crater

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a lobate scarp in the mare basalts of Aitken crater on the lunar farside arrows.

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NASA image: Stereo Pair: Inverted Topography, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 20, 2000

Stereo Pair: Inverted Topography, Patagonia, Argentina

The Meseta de Somuncura is a broad plateau capped by basalt. Near its western edge is evidence of multiple volcanic...

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NASA image: ChemCam Spectrum from Martian Rock Target Ithaca
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Dec 5, 2013

ChemCam Spectrum from Martian Rock Target Ithaca

This graph shows a spectrum recorded by the Chemistry and Camera instrument ChemCam in NASA Curiosity Mars rover; it...

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NASA image: Crater Dunes - False Color
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Apr 15, 2019

Crater Dunes - False Color

Today's VIS image is located in an unnamed crater in Arabia Terra. Dark blue in this combination is typically...

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NASA image: SRTM Anaglyph: Meseta de Somuncura, Patagonia, Argentina Near Los Menucos
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Jul 27, 2000

SRTM Anaglyph: Meseta de Somuncura, Patagonia, Argentina Near Los Menucos

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, shows Meseta de Somuncura, a semi-arid basalt plateau in...

JPL
NASA image: Stereo Pair: Patagonia, Argentina
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Jun 29, 2000

Stereo Pair: Patagonia, Argentina

This view of northern Patagonia, near El Cain, Argentina shows complexly eroded volcanic terrain, with basalt mesas,...

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NASA image: Still From Odyssey Clip 2
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Mar 27, 2001

Still From Odyssey Clip 2

This image is a single frame from a computer animation, which begins with a global view of the planet Mars created...

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NASA image: An Earth Analog to Mars Yellowknife Bay
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Mar 12, 2013

An Earth Analog to Mars Yellowknife Bay

A sampling pit exposing clay-bearing lake sediments, deposited in a basaltic basin in southern Australia -- a modern...

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NASA image: Mars in True Color almost
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Nov 14, 2003

Mars in True Color almost

This spectacular view, taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey, shows the sunlit cliffs and basaltic sand dunes in southern...

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NASA image: SRTM Anaglyph: Inverted Topography, Patagonia, Argentina
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Jul 20, 2000

SRTM Anaglyph: Inverted Topography, Patagonia, Argentina

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, shows Meseta de Somuncura, a broad plateau capped by...

JPL
NASA image: Luna 16
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Mar 25, 2010

Luna 16

Luna 16 was the first robotic mission to land on the Moon on basaltic plains of Mare Fecunditatis and return a...

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NASA image: Proctor Crater Dune Field
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Nov 16, 2010

Proctor Crater Dune Field

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the edge of a dark dune field on the floor of Proctor...

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NASA image: A Piece of New Mexico on Mars
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Sep 10, 2012

A Piece of New Mexico on Mars

This image taken by the MAHLI camera shows a sample of basaltic rock from a lava flow in New Mexico serves as a...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO 15 ROCK #15455
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Aug 8, 2008

LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO 15 ROCK #15455

Generic: 15556. Mission: Apollo 15. Station: 9A. Landmark: HADLEY RILLE. BagNumber: SCB 2. OriginalWeight: 1542....

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NASA image: Crater Dunes
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May 3, 2018

Crater Dunes

A group of dunes is visible on the floor of this unnamed crater in Arabia Terra. The dunes contain basaltic sand,...

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NASA image: Tombaugh Crater - False Color
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Sep 26, 2018

Tombaugh Crater - False Color

Tombaugh Crater is in the center of this VIS image. Dark blue tones are basaltic sands of the floor of the crater....

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NASA image: Nili Fossae - False Color
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Sep 10, 2018

Nili Fossae - False Color

This image shows a small section of Nili Fossae. The darker blue tones are usually indications of basaltic sands....

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NASA image: Arabia Terra Crater - False Color
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Mar 1, 2021

Arabia Terra Crater - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Lava Field, Syria
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May 27, 2015

Lava Field, Syria

In southern Syria, the Azraq-Wadi as Sirhan Depression is the site of young volcanic activity, producing an...

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NASA image: Dunes - False Color
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Apr 10, 2019

Dunes - False Color

This VIS image is located in an unnamed crater in Arabia Terra. Dark blue tones in false color indicate basaltic...

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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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