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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.

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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: Matara Crater Dunes - False Color
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Apr 25, 2017

Matara Crater Dunes - False Color

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

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Dec 25, 2020

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the floor of Matara Crater. A large sand sheet with surface dune forms dominates the floor...

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NASA image: Matara Crater
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Nov 21, 2011

Matara Crater

A large pile of sand with dune features on its surface is located on the floor of Matara Crater as seen by NASA 2001...

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Feb 28, 2023

Matara Crater Dunes

Matara Crater, the crater with a large sand deposit on its floor, is located near the center of this VIS image. A...

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Jul 9, 2021

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the floor of Matara Crater. A large sand sheet dominates the floor of this crater located in...

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Apr 22, 2019

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the floor of Matara Crater. A large sand sheet with surface dune forms dominates the floor...

JPL
NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Nov 4, 2020

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the floor of Matara Crater (center of image). A large sand sheet with surface dune forms...

JPL
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: Matara Crater Dunes
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Feb 9, 2015

Matara Crater Dunes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the dune field located in the floor of Matara Crater....

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes - False Color
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Apr 21, 2021

Matara Crater Dunes - False Color

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

JPL
NASA image: Gullies of Matara Crater
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Apr 2, 2018

Gullies of Matara Crater

Gullies on Martian sand dunes, like these in Matara Crater, have been very active, with many flows in the last ten...

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes - False Color
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Apr 20, 2017

Matara Crater Dunes - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. Data from different filters can be combined in many ways to create a false...

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NASA image: An Active Gully in Matara Crater
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Apr 17, 2020

An Active Gully in Matara Crater

Gullies in the sand dunes of Matara Crater are very active. One large gully in particular has had major changes in...

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NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes - False Color
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Nov 30, 2021

Matara Crater Dunes - False Color

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

JPL
NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes - False Color
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Jul 26, 2017

Matara Crater Dunes - False Color

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

JPL
NASA image: Gully Changes on Martian Sand Dune
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Oct 29, 2010

Gully Changes on Martian Sand Dune

The gullies on a Martian sand dune in this trio of images from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter deceptively resemble...

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NASA image: Crater Dunes
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Feb 25, 2021

Crater Dunes

This VIS image shows sand sheets in two unnamed craters located in Noachis Terra. Both sand sheets have dune forms...

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NASA image: Crater Dunes - False Color
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Aug 12, 2020

Crater Dunes - 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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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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