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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: 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: Looking Toward Mercury North Pole
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Oct 24, 2008

Looking Toward Mercury North Pole

Looking Toward Mercury North Pole

JPL
NASA image: Radar Image of Mercury North Pole
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Nov 29, 2012

Radar Image of Mercury North Pole

Radar Image of Mercury North Pole

JPL
NASA image: The Moon's North Pole
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Dec 8, 2017

The Moon's North Pole

NASA image release September 7, 2011 The Earth's moon has been an endless source of fascination for humanity for...

GSFC
NASA image: Spring at the North Pole
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Apr 29, 2013

Spring at the North Pole

The north pole of Saturn, in the fresh light of spring, is revealed in this color image from NASA Cassini...

JPL
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: NASA Scientists Trek the South Pole
Video
Dec 14, 2017

NASA Scientists Trek the South Pole

With extreme cold-weather gear, scientific instruments, and two tank-like snow machines called PistenBullys, they...

GSFC
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: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-5
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-5

Press Site Flag Pole

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-15
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-15

VAB with Flag Pole

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-9
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-9

Press Site countdown clock and Flag Pole

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-7
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-7

Press Site countdown clock and Flag Pole

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-8
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-8

Press Site countdown clock and Flag Pole

KSC
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: Lambert Equal-Area Projection of Pole-to-Equator
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May 27, 1999

Lambert Equal-Area Projection of Pole-to-Equator

Lambert Equal-Area Projection of Pole-to-Equator

JPL
NASA image: Early Spring Dust Storms at the North Pole of Mars
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Jun 13, 2008

Early Spring Dust Storms at the North Pole of Mars

Early Spring Dust Storms at the North Pole of Mars

JPL
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

JPL
NASA image: Springtime Dust Storm Swirls at Martian North Pole
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May 2, 1998

Springtime Dust Storm Swirls at Martian North Pole

Springtime Dust Storm Swirls at Martian North Pole

JPL
NASA image: A First Look at Terrain Near Mercury North Pole
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Mar 30, 2011

A First Look at Terrain Near Mercury North Pole

A First Look at Terrain Near Mercury North Pole

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NASA image: Radar-bright Deposits near Mercury North Pole
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Mar 21, 2012

Radar-bright Deposits near Mercury North Pole

Radar-bright Deposits near Mercury North Pole

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NASA image: Head of Chasma Boreale Near Mars North Pole
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Oct 16, 2006

Head of Chasma Boreale Near Mars North Pole

Head of Chasma Boreale Near Mars North Pole

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NASA image: Saturn North Pole Hot Spot and Hexagon
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Jan 7, 2008

Saturn North Pole Hot Spot and Hexagon

Saturn North Pole Hot Spot and Hexagon

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NASA image: Maximum Surface Temperature near the North Pole
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Nov 30, 2012

Maximum Surface Temperature near the North Pole

Maximum Surface Temperature near the North Pole

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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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