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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: South Polar Textures
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Oct 31, 2018

South Polar Textures

There are several different surface textures in the South Polar ice. The surface in this image with the round/semi...

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NASA image: More Clouds
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Dec 25, 2018

More Clouds

This line of clouds is located over the ice of the south polar cap. At the time of year when this VIS image was...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Cap
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Jul 15, 2020

South Polar Cap

The sun has risen over the south pole in this springtime VIS image. At the center of the image is a trough that...

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NASA image: South Polar Textures
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Jul 8, 2021

South Polar Textures

This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The dark bands are troughs in the ice. Orbit Number: 84846...

JPL
NASA image: Global View of the Arctic Ocean
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Sep 20, 2000

Global View of the Arctic Ocean

NASA researchers have new [sic] insights into the mysteries of Arctic sea ice, thanks to the unique abilities of...

JPL
NASA image: Mt. Everest as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Mt. Everest as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

STS066-208-025 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world at 8,848 meters, was...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Employees from Environmental Test Facility at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, work with...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover sits on a concrete slab that will be used to mimic the rugged lunar surface within a vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

On July 30, 2025, members of the Starpath team discuss what final preparations need to be made before the chamber is...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA test engineers with the Environmental Test Facility at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center situate the rover...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath mechanical engineer Josh Kavilaveettil monitors a component of the rover, attached to wires, in preparation...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover sits atop a concrete slab at the mouth of the thermal vacuum chamber, ready to be closed in and...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Members of the small business Starpath remotely operate the rover and run data in preparation for its entrance to...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover freely rests on a concrete slab at the end of a platform at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA Environmental Test Facility employees at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, work...

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NASA image: IceBridge tackles Svalbard, North Pole, and Greenland in One Day
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May 17, 2017

IceBridge tackles Svalbard, North Pole, and Greenland in One Day

Operation IceBridge just completed 40 research flights over ten weeks, including three based out of the remote and...

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NASA image: Jamming with the 'Spiders' from Mars
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Jul 9, 2018

Jamming with the 'Spiders' from Mars

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, acquired May 13, 2018 during winter at the South Pole of Mars,...

JPL
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing

A photon demonstration was conducted in front of news media and social media participants during a prelaunch mission...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice
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Nov 18, 2019

Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice

This video is a simulation of the climate on Mars spanning one year, from spring through winter in the northern...

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NASA image: South Polar Cap Terrain
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Feb 26, 2021

South Polar Cap Terrain

This intriguing, almost cartoon-like terrain is composed of coalescing pits and smooth-topped mesas, forming part of...

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NASA image: Tethys the Spy
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Dec 15, 2014

Tethys the Spy

Tethys appears to be peeking out from behind Rhea, watching the watcher. Scientists believe that Tethys'...

JPL
NASA image: Informative Layers
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Mar 22, 2021

Informative Layers

This image shows layering near the base of the south polar layered deposits (SPLD). Radar observations of these...

JPL
NASA image: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Beaufort Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Beaufort Sea

Scientists on board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Beaufort Sea, northeast of Barrow, Alaska, finished...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Apr 12, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-06947 (12 April 2006) --- Viedma Glacier, Argentina is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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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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