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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: SIDRM II Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)
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Feb 8, 2023

SIDRM II Documentation Photos at the Icing Research Tunnel (IRT)

Pictured is a model to study the ice collection on struts in jet engines during flight. Researchers inspect the ice...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 12, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

An emblem signifying the 381st flight of the United Launch Alliance Delta family is seen on the Delta II rocket,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Michael Freilich, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, signs a star on the United Launch...

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NASA image: Galle Crater
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Jun 26, 2002

Galle Crater

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of Galle Crater. It was taken far enough south and late...

JPL
NASA image: Orb of Ice
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Mar 27, 2007

Orb of Ice

A serene orb of ice is set against the gentle pastel clouds of giant Saturn. Rhea transits the face of the gas...

JPL
NASA image: SeaWinds - Oceans, Land, Polar Regions
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May 8, 2000

SeaWinds - Oceans, Land, Polar Regions

The SeaWinds scatterometer on NASA QuikScat satellite makes global radar measurements day and night, in clear sky...

JPL
NASA image: Clouds in the Northern Tempe Terra
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May 23, 2002

Clouds in the Northern Tempe Terra

This image by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a region of northern Tempe Terra. Patchy water-ice clouds cover...

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NASA image: A Cloudy Day on Mars
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May 21, 2002

A Cloudy Day on Mars

Splotchy water ice clouds obscure the surface in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, however, most of Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Updrafts of Large Ammonia Crystals in Saturn Storm
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May 19, 2011

Updrafts of Large Ammonia Crystals in Saturn Storm

This false-color infrared image, obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows clouds of large ammonia ice particles...

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NASA image: Dark Skies and Clouds Move in at Phoenix site
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Dec 15, 2008

Dark Skies and Clouds Move in at Phoenix site

Clouds of dust and ice swirl past the Surface Stereo Imager SSI camera on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander in this frame...

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NASA image: Martian Atmosphere Profiles
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Aug 26, 2010

Martian Atmosphere Profiles

The Mars Climate Sounder instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter maps the vertical distribution of...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Daily Global Image from April 1999
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Sep 8, 2000

Mars Daily Global Image from April 1999

Twelve orbits a day provide NASA Mars Global Surveyor MOC wide angle cameras a global napshot of weather patterns...

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NASA image: Propulsion Systems Lab
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Apr 14, 2015

Propulsion Systems Lab

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

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NASA image: Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch
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Sep 6, 2018

Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch

NASA is about to launch the agency’s most advanced laser instrument of its kind into space. The Ice, Cloud and land...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0114-324
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Feb 28, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0114-324

Arctic Ozone Expedition Stavanger Norway These clouds in the polar regions north of Stravanger, Norway are...

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NASA image: Faces of NASA photograph of Emily Timko in the Icing Research Tu
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Mar 4, 2024

Faces of NASA photograph of Emily Timko in the Icing Research Tu

Emily Timko, featured in a Faces of NASA article, poses in the IRT (Icing Research Tunnel) where she works as a...

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NASA image: Pre-Dawn Clouds Over Mars
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Aug 28, 1997

Pre-Dawn Clouds Over Mars

These are more wispy blue clouds from Sol 39 as seen by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder. The bright clouds near the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3072
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May 28, 2021

Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3072

Using the navigation cameras on its mast, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took these images of clouds just after sunset...

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NASA image: Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3075
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May 28, 2021

Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3075

Using the navigation cameras on its mast, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took these images of clouds just after sunset...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Clouds
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Dec 1, 2022

South Polar Clouds

Today's VIS image shows a line of clouds over the south polar cap. These clouds are at an altitude above the surface...

JPL
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Liftoff
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Sep 15, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Liftoff

The final United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Liftoff
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Sep 15, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Liftoff

The final United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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

Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing

Doug McLennan, ICESat-2 project manager, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks to members of the news media...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Liftoff
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Sep 15, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Liftoff

The final United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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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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