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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: Boeing OFT-2 Landing at White Sands
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May 25, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Landing at White Sands

Boeing OFT-2 Landing at White Sands

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NASA image: Gullies and Sand
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Dec 15, 2004

Gullies and Sand

Gullies and Sand

JPL
NASA image: Defrosting Sand
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Sep 2, 2005

Defrosting Sand

Defrosting Sand

JPL
NASA image: Sand and Water
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Nov 7, 2003

Sand and Water

Sand and Water

JPL
NASA image: Defrosting Sand
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Jun 19, 2005

Defrosting Sand

Defrosting Sand

JPL
NASA image: Warm Sand
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Jun 12, 2007

Warm Sand

Warm Sand

JPL
NASA image: Defrosting Sand
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Sep 5, 2003

Defrosting Sand

Defrosting Sand

JPL
NASA image: Sea of Sand in Juventae Chasma
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Jan 2, 2004

Sea of Sand in Juventae Chasma

Sea of Sand in Juventae Chasma

JPL
NASA image: Sand Sea in False Color
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Jan 27, 2005

Sand Sea in False Color

Sand Sea in False Color

JPL
NASA image: Ganges Rocks and Sand
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Jan 17, 2005

Ganges Rocks and Sand

Ganges Rocks and Sand

JPL
NASA image: Sand Dunes in Kaiser Crater
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Apr 23, 2002

Sand Dunes in Kaiser Crater

Sand Dunes in Kaiser Crater

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Sand Dunes
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Jul 10, 2003

North Polar Sand Dunes

North Polar Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Polar Sand Dunes
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Sep 27, 2003

Polar Sand Dunes

Polar Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Hematite Outlier and Sand Dunes
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Dec 6, 2003

Hematite Outlier and Sand Dunes

Hematite Outlier and Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Ganges Chasma Sands
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Jul 8, 2005

Ganges Chasma Sands

Ganges Chasma Sands

JPL
NASA image: Mars in a Grain of Sand
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Feb 4, 2004

Mars in a Grain of Sand

Mars in a Grain of Sand

JPL
NASA image: Ganges Chasma Sand Sheet
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Apr 13, 2005

Ganges Chasma Sand Sheet

Ganges Chasma Sand Sheet

JPL
NASA image: Dark Sand Dunes
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Jan 13, 2005

Dark Sand Dunes

Dark Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Sand Dunes in Hellas
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Nov 7, 2003

Sand Dunes in Hellas

Sand Dunes in Hellas

JPL
NASA image: Sand Dunes in Rabe Crater
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May 30, 2007

Sand Dunes in Rabe Crater

Sand Dunes in Rabe Crater

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Sand Dunes
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Jun 2, 2000

North Polar Sand Dunes

North Polar Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Windblown Sand Dunes
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Dec 3, 2003

Windblown Sand Dunes

Windblown Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Layers, Landslides, and Sand Dunes
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Oct 27, 2003

Layers, Landslides, and Sand Dunes

Layers, Landslides, and Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Sand Dunes in Noachis
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May 28, 2004

Sand Dunes in Noachis

Sand Dunes in Noachis

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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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