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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: On Solid Ground
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May 26, 2008

On Solid Ground

On Solid Ground

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NASA image: Covered Ground
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Feb 24, 2004

Covered Ground

Covered Ground

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NASA image: Fractured Ground
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Apr 20, 2005

Fractured Ground

Fractured Ground

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NASA image: Hollowed Ground
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Nov 10, 2011

Hollowed Ground

Hollowed Ground

JPL
NASA image: Ground Patterns
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May 14, 2003

Ground Patterns

Ground Patterns

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NASA image: Ground Inspection
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Feb 14, 2004

Ground Inspection

Ground Inspection

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NASA image: Trenching Martian Ground
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Mar 11, 2004

Trenching Martian Ground

Trenching Martian Ground

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NASA image: Color of Parachute on Ground
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May 27, 2008

Color of Parachute on Ground

Color of Parachute on Ground

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NASA image: Patterned Ground of the Martian Antarctic
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May 13, 2000

Patterned Ground of the Martian Antarctic

Patterned Ground of the Martian Antarctic

JPL
NASA image: Icy, Patterned Ground on Mars
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May 26, 2008

Icy, Patterned Ground on Mars

Icy, Patterned Ground on Mars

JPL
NASA image: The Ground Beneath Phoenix Feet
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May 26, 2008

The Ground Beneath Phoenix Feet

The Ground Beneath Phoenix Feet

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NASA image: Cloud-Ground Interaction
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Jun 30, 2004

Cloud-Ground Interaction

Cloud-Ground Interaction

JPL
NASA image: On Hole-y Ground
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Jul 10, 2012

On Hole-y Ground

On Hole-y Ground

JPL
NASA image: Space to Ground: 2023
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Dec 22, 2023

Space to Ground: 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. Got a...

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NASA image: Polygonal Ground with Seasonally Dark Edges
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Dec 27, 2006

Polygonal Ground with Seasonally Dark Edges

Polygonal Ground with Seasonally Dark Edges

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NASA image: Bounce and Shergotty Share Common Ground
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Apr 14, 2004

Bounce and Shergotty Share Common Ground

Bounce and Shergotty Share Common Ground

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NASA image: Southern Hemisphere Polygonal Patterned Ground
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Jun 7, 2002

Southern Hemisphere Polygonal Patterned Ground

Southern Hemisphere Polygonal Patterned Ground

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NASA image: Polygon Patterned Ground on Mars and on Earth
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May 22, 2008

Polygon Patterned Ground on Mars and on Earth

Polygon Patterned Ground on Mars and on Earth

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NASA image: Veg-03 Ground Harvest
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Dec 5, 2016

Veg-03 Ground Harvest

Inside the Veggie flight laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Veg-03 Ground Harvest
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Dec 5, 2016

Veg-03 Ground Harvest

Inside the Veggie flight laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Ground Radar Coverage
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Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Ground Radar Coverage

Comparison of ground radar coverage with changing elevation.

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NASA image: Curiosity Blasts Ground with Neutrons
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Aug 21, 2012

Curiosity Blasts Ground with Neutrons

NASA Curiosity rover pinged the ground with neutrons for the first time, a process called active neutron sounding,...

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NASA image: Martian Ground
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May 14, 2003

Martian Ground

Martian Ground

JPL
NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

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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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