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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: Layers Upon Layers
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May 14, 2003

Layers Upon Layers

Layers Upon Layers

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NASA image: Layers and Erosion and more Layers
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Nov 5, 2003

Layers and Erosion and more Layers

Layers and Erosion and more Layers

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NASA image: Layers of the South Polar Layered Deposits
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May 12, 2000

Layers of the South Polar Layered Deposits

Layers of the South Polar Layered Deposits

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NASA image: Layering in North Polar Layered Deposits
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Dec 27, 2006

Layering in North Polar Layered Deposits

Layering in North Polar Layered Deposits

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NASA image: Boundary-Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.
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Jan 22, 1957

Boundary-Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.

Experimental investigation of boundary-layer control to helicopter rotor blades to increase forward speed...

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NASA image: Investigation of Boundary Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.
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Jan 22, 1957

Investigation of Boundary Layer Control to Helicopter Rotor Blades.

Experimental investigation of boundary layer control to helicopter rotor blades to increase forward speed...

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NASA image: Terby Layers
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Nov 2, 2005

Terby Layers

Terby Layers

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NASA image: Oudemans Layers
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Oct 27, 2005

Oudemans Layers

Oudemans Layers

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NASA image: Layers of Candor
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Mar 20, 2005

Layers of Candor

Layers of Candor

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NASA image: Layered Slopes
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Jun 4, 2004

Layered Slopes

Layered Slopes

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NASA image: Layers in Tetl
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Nov 4, 2004

Layers in Tetl

Layers in Tetl

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NASA image: Tikhonravov Layers
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Jun 24, 2005

Tikhonravov Layers

Tikhonravov Layers

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NASA image: Layers in Tithonium
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Dec 10, 2003

Layers in Tithonium

Layers in Tithonium

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NASA image: Melas Layers
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Jul 10, 2005

Melas Layers

Melas Layers

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Aug 21, 2008

Polar Layers

Polar Layers

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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May 1, 2007

Polar Layers

Polar Layers

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NASA image: Layers and Streaks
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Dec 6, 2004

Layers and Streaks

Layers and Streaks

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NASA image: Northern Layers
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Aug 4, 2008

Northern Layers

Northern Layers

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Oct 2, 2009

Polar Layers

Polar Layers

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NASA image: Layered Fill
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Jun 25, 2007

Layered Fill

Layered Fill

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NASA image: Ice Layers
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Oct 4, 2006

Ice Layers

Ice Layers

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NASA image: Becquerel Layers
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Jan 14, 2006

Becquerel Layers

Becquerel Layers

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NASA image: Pits and Layers
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Sep 29, 2003

Pits and Layers

Pits and Layers

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NASA image: Layers in Oudemans
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Jul 24, 2004

Layers in Oudemans

Layers in Oudemans

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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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