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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: Illumination Map of Mercury South Pole
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Mar 21, 2012

Illumination Map of Mercury South Pole

Illumination Map of Mercury South Pole

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NASA image: Craters Near the South Pole of Callisto
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Mar 26, 1998

Craters Near the South Pole of Callisto

Craters Near the South Pole of Callisto

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NASA image: Seasons Conceal South Pole Storm
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Feb 5, 2009

Seasons Conceal South Pole Storm

Seasons Conceal South Pole Storm

JPL
NASA image: Map of Vesta South Pole
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Sep 16, 2011

Map of Vesta South Pole

This image mosaic of Vesta south pole is generated from dozens of individual images from the framing camera aboard...

JPL
NASA image: An Historic Delivery to the Moon’s South Pole on This Week @NASA – March 1, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024

An Historic Delivery to the Moon’s South Pole on This Week @NASA – March 1, 2024

An historic delivery to the Moon’s South Pole, a record-breaking scientific balloon flight, and an asteroid...

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NASA image: Mercury South Pole
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Aug 5, 2000

Mercury South Pole

Mercury south pole was photographed by one of NASA Mariner 10 TV cameras; the pole is located inside the large...

JPL
NASA image: South Pole
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Oct 29, 2012

South Pole

The sun has now risen over the south pole of Mars. The polar surface is defrosting. This captured by NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Heavy Cratering near Callisto South Pole
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Mar 26, 1998

Heavy Cratering near Callisto South Pole

Heavy Cratering near Callisto South Pole

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NASA image: Mass Wasting in Craters near the South Pole of Callisto
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Mar 26, 1998

Mass Wasting in Craters near the South Pole of Callisto

Mass Wasting in Craters near the South Pole of Callisto

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NASA image: South Pole as viewed by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach
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Nov 22, 2000

South Pole as viewed by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

South Pole as viewed by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

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NASA image: Terrain near Io South Pole, in Color
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Apr 19, 2000

Terrain near Io South Pole, in Color

Terrain near Io South Pole, in Color

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NASA image: Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site
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Sep 20, 2021

Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site

In 2023, NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, will land near the western edge of the...

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NASA image: Juno Over Jupiter's South Pole (Illustration)
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Jul 11, 2017

Juno Over Jupiter's South Pole (Illustration)

This illustration depicts NASA's Juno spacecraft soaring over Jupiter's south pole....

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NASA image: South Pole Neutron View
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Mar 1, 2002

South Pole Neutron View

The deep blue colors on this map of the south pole of Mars from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft show where a low...

JPL
NASA image: Spring at the South Pole
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Jun 17, 2020

Spring at the South Pole

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The sun has only just risen on the south pole. It is the start...

JPL
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 7, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), at the South Pole Antarctica. January 7, 1967.

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NASA image: Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360
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Dec 13, 2006

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

JPL
NASA image: Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360
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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

JPL
NASA image: Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360
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Dec 13, 2006

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

JPL
NASA image: Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334
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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

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NASA image: Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334
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Dec 13, 2006

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

Interpreting Radar View near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1334

JPL
NASA image: High Cliffs at Vesta South Pole
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Sep 16, 2011

High Cliffs at Vesta South Pole

The south pole of the giant asteroid Vesta reveals cliffs that are several miles or kilometers high, deep grooves,...

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NASA image: Viewing the South Pole of Vesta
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Sep 16, 2011

Viewing the South Pole of Vesta

This image obtained by the framing camera on NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the south pole of the giant asteroid Vesta....

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NASA image: Central Mound at the South Pole
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Aug 25, 2011

Central Mound at the South Pole

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained this image of a central mound in a large structure at the south pole of asteroid Vesta...

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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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