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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.

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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: Niger Vallis
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Sep 29, 2003

Niger Vallis

Niger Vallis

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NASA image: Niger Vallis
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Dec 17, 2020

Niger Vallis

This VIS image shows a portion of Niger Vallis. The channel is 333 km (207 miles) long. Arising from the volcano...

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NASA image: Looking Out Across Dao, Niger, and Harmakhis Valles
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Oct 6, 2000

Looking Out Across Dao, Niger, and Harmakhis Valles

Looking Out Across Dao, Niger, and Harmakhis Valles

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NASA image: Dao and Niger Valles
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Oct 31, 2022

Dao and Niger Valles

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of both Dao Vallis (top of image) and Niger Vallis (middle of image)....

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NASA image: Dao and Niger Valles
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Mar 28, 2023

Dao and Niger Valles

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of both Dao Vallis (middle of image) and Niger Vallis (bottom of image)....

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NASA image: Air Mountains, Niger
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Oct 17, 2018

Air Mountains, Niger

The Air Mountains are located in northern Niger and extend over 84,000 square kilometers within the Sahara Desert....

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NASA image: Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa
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May 16, 1992

Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa

STS049-92-071 (13 May 1992) --- The STS-49 crew aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour captured this...

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NASA image: The Jebba Dam impounds the Niger River
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Oct 16, 2024

The Jebba Dam impounds the Niger River

iss072e069220 (Oct. 16, 2024) --- The Jebba Dam (lower left) impounds the Niger River creating a reservoir in...

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NASA image: The Bani River, a tributary of the Niger River in Mali
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Oct 22, 2024

The Bani River, a tributary of the Niger River in Mali

iss072e097231 (Oct. 22, 2024) --- The Bani River, a tributary of the Niger River, in Mali is pictured from the...

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NASA image: The Niger River splits into its tributary, the Benue River
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Oct 20, 2024

The Niger River splits into its tributary, the Benue River

iss072e095268 (Oct. 20, 2024) --- The Niger River splits into its tributary, the Benue River, at the Nigerian city...

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NASA image: The Niger River flows through the African nation of Mali
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Oct 20, 2024

The Niger River flows through the African nation of Mali

iss072e095217 (Oct. 20, 2024) --- The Niger River flows through the African nation of Mali near the Sahara Desert in...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Niger
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Jan 20, 1996

Sahara Desert, Niger

STS072-709-063 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour exposed this 70mm frame of...

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NASA image: A portion of the Sahara in the Agadez Region of northeastern Niger
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Mar 27, 2026

A portion of the Sahara in the Agadez Region of northeastern Niger

iss074e0417326 (March 27, 2026) --- A portion of the Sahara in the Agadez Region of northeastern Niger is pictured...

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NASA image: Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz #4:<br .>Mali, Africa
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Oct 31, 2001

Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz #4:<br .>Mali, Africa

The third largest river in Africa, the Niger, forms an inland delta in central Mali. This image is from NASA Terra...

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NASA image: Timbuktu, Mali
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Oct 5, 2009

Timbuktu, Mali

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Timbuktu in the West African Nation of Mali, about 15 km north of the Niger River, at...

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NASA image: iss069e030598
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Jul 9, 2023

iss069e030598

iss069e030598 (July 9, 2023) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset dim in the Earth's atmosphere as the...

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NASA image: iss070e044314
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Dec 22, 2023

iss070e044314

iss070e044314 (Dec. 22, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured departing the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 20, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss064e040726
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Mar 5, 2021

iss064e040726

iss064e040726 (March 5, 2021) --- This picture from the International Space Station orbiting 261 miles above Africa...

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NASA image: iss066e024016
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Nov 1, 2021

iss066e024016

iss066e024016 (Nov. 1, 2021) --- The Niger River in the African nation of Mali is pictured from the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Nov 4, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS037-E-026753 (4 Nov. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 37 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss070e035884
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Dec 4, 2023

iss070e035884

iss070e035884 (Dec. 4, 2023) --- The Niger River, near the city of Timbuktu in the African nation of Mali, is...

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NASA image: iss070e008520
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Oct 23, 2023

iss070e008520

iss070e008520 (Oct. 23, 2023) --- The first quarter Moon is pictured above Earth's horizon from the International...

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NASA image: iss064e020109
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Jan 5, 2021

iss064e020109

iss064e020109 (Jan. 5, 2021) --- This view from a window on the SpaceX Crew Dragon vehicle docked to the...

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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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