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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: Didymos Ridge Formation DART
Video
Jul 30, 2024

Didymos Ridge Formation DART

Based on the internal and surface properties described in Barnouin et al. (2024), this video demonstrates how the...

LaRC
NASA image: Geologic Face on Mars Formation
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Apr 2, 1998

Geologic Face on Mars Formation

Geologic Face on Mars Formation

JPL
NASA image: Medusae Fossae Formation
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Feb 12, 1998

Medusae Fossae Formation

Medusae Fossae Formation

JPL
NASA image: MSIP: Crater Formation
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Apr 30, 2004

MSIP: Crater Formation

MSIP: Crater Formation

JPL
NASA image: A Different Medusae Fossae Formation
Image
Oct 14, 2003

A Different Medusae Fossae Formation

A Different Medusae Fossae Formation

JPL
NASA image: Look, It a Sublimation Formation!
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Jun 17, 2013

Look, It a Sublimation Formation!

Look, It a Sublimation Formation!

JPL
NASA image: Van Eyck and the Formation
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Nov 14, 2014

Van Eyck and the Formation

Van Eyck and the Formation

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery
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Feb 9, 2004

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery

JPL
NASA image: Model of Polar Ice Deposit Formation
Image
Nov 29, 2012

Model of Polar Ice Deposit Formation

Model of Polar Ice Deposit Formation

JPL
NASA image: Evidence of Multiple Episodes of Gully Formation
Image
Feb 1, 2007

Evidence of Multiple Episodes of Gully Formation

Evidence of Multiple Episodes of Gully Formation

JPL
NASA image: Pedestal Crater in the Medusa Fossae Formation
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May 2, 2007

Pedestal Crater in the Medusa Fossae Formation

Pedestal Crater in the Medusa Fossae Formation

JPL
NASA image: Sublimation Formation on Mercury
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Dec 8, 2017

Sublimation Formation on Mercury

Located in the crater Eminescu, this high-resolution image shows part of the mountainous peak ring, as well as an...

GSFC
NASA image: Bands on the Murray Formation
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Sep 11, 2014

Bands on the Murray Formation

This image, taken NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows distinct bands of alternating tone and brightness within...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery-2
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Feb 9, 2004

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery-2

Mars Rock Formation Poses Mystery-2

JPL
NASA image: Medusae Fossae Formation - High Resolution Image
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Feb 12, 1998

Medusae Fossae Formation - High Resolution Image

Medusae Fossae Formation - High Resolution Image

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Hotbed of Vigorous Star Formation
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Hotbed of Vigorous Star Formation

This galaxy is currently a hotbed of vigorous star formation. NGC 1569 is a starburst galaxy, meaning that — as the...

GSFC
NASA image: The Formation of Titan Haze
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Jun 5, 2013

The Formation of Titan Haze

This illustration shows the various steps that lead to the formation of the aerosols that make up the haze on Titan,...

JPL
NASA image: A Star-Formation Laboratory
Image
Dec 8, 2017

A Star-Formation Laboratory

The dwarf galaxy NGC 4214 is ablaze with young stars and gas clouds. Located around 10 million light-years away in...

GSFC
NASA image: Dunes Flying in Formation
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Feb 13, 2014

Dunes Flying in Formation

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a dune field in a large crater near Mawrth Vallis; some of...

JPL
NASA image: Medusa Fossae Formation
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Sep 7, 2006

Medusa Fossae Formation

The materials that make up the Medusa Fossae Formation are easily eroded by the wind. Over the millenia the wind has...

JPL
NASA image: GRAIL Flying in Formation Artist Concept
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Feb 1, 2012

GRAIL Flying in Formation Artist Concept

Using a precision formation-flying technique, NASA twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moon gravity field. This is an...

JPL
NASA image: Medusae Fossae Formation
Image
May 21, 2002

Medusae Fossae Formation

Remarkable variations in the erosion of the Medusae Fossae Formation are shown in this scene from NASA Mars Odyssey...

JPL
NASA image: Medusae Fossae Formation
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May 21, 2002

Medusae Fossae Formation

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a Martian geologic deposit known as the Medusae Fossae Formation the raised...

JPL
NASA image: Prandtl Formation Flight
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Dec 4, 2018

Prandtl Formation Flight

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center conducted its first formation flight with the Preliminary Research Aerodynamic...

AFRC
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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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