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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: NASA Research Leads to First Complete Map of Antarctic Ice Flows
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Aug 18, 2011

NASA Research Leads to First Complete Map of Antarctic Ice Flows

This image is the first complete map of the speed and direction of ice flow in Antartica. The thick black lines...

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NASA image: The Icy Surface of the North Polar Cap
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Jul 16, 2014

The Icy Surface of the North Polar Cap

At Mars North Pole is a dome of icy layers ranging up to 2 kilometers thick, roughly analogous to the Earth ice caps...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

A BARREL balloon floats into the sky as it is partially filled. When fully inflated, each balloon is 90 feet in...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2006
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Dec 8, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2006

This color picture of Antarctica is one part of a mosaic of pictures covering the entire polar continent taken...

ARC
NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

The BARREL cargo on its four-hour journey from the supply ship to the research station. Credit: NASA --- In...

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

Pumping helium into the first BARREL balloon to launch from Halley Research Satation. Credit: NASA --- In Antarctica...

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

Some of the BARREL balloon launches took place at the South African National Antarctic Expedition Research base,...

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

Liftoff! A balloon begins to rise over the brand new Halley VI Research Station, which had its grand opening in...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC94-0206
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Sep 26, 1996

ARC-1996-AC94-0206

Dr. Chris McKay Deploying Environmental Monitoring Station in Colonized Sandstone, Dry Valleys, Antarctica.

ARC
NASA image: Sea Ice in the Bellingshausen Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Sea Ice in the Bellingshausen Sea

Antarctica—the continent at the southernmost reach of the planet—is fringed by cold, often frozen waters of the...

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NASA image: Ballooning in the constant sun of the South Pole summer
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Dec 8, 2017

Ballooning in the constant sun of the South Pole summer

Researchers communicate with the BARREL ground station during preparations for launch. The white box in the...

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NASA image: Ballooning in the constant sun of the South Pole summer
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Dec 8, 2017

Ballooning in the constant sun of the South Pole summer

The Halley station team members assisted the BARREL team with the launches. Here, one gives the thumbs up to start...

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NASA image: Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica
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Oct 22, 2001

Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica

This ASTER image was acquired on December 12, 2000, and covers an area of 38 x 48 km. Pine Island Glacier has...

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NASA image: Mt. Erebus, Antarctica
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Jan 15, 2016

Mt. Erebus, Antarctica

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Mount Erebus, the world southernmost historically active volcano,...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Why is the Ozone Hole Getting Smaller?
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Nov 10, 2014

Why is the Ozone Hole Getting Smaller?

The Antarctic ozone hole reached its annual peak size on Sept. 11, according to scientists from NASA and the...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]
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May 6, 2020

NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]

Join NASA ice experts as we discuss important science about Earth's icy regions, and how it can impact us here in...

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NASA image: iss066e008713
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Oct 19, 2021

iss066e008713

iss066e008713 (Oct. 19, 2021) --- A wispy aurora, intersecting with Earth's airglow, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments:  Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments  jsc2019m000717
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Sep 24, 2019

Astronaut Moments: Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments jsc2019m000717

Description: Astronaut Jessica Meir is no stranger to extreme environments. She’s studied penguins in Antarctica and...

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NASA image: iss065e214231
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Aug 2, 2021

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iss065e214231 (Aug. 2, 2021) --- The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: iss065e214221
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Aug 2, 2021

iss065e214221

iss065e214221 (Aug. 2, 2021) --- The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: iss065e473649
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Oct 13, 2021

iss065e473649

iss065e473649 (Oct. 13, 2021) --- An aurora streams over the Earth as the International Space Station orbited 273...

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NASA image: The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean
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Jun 12, 2025

The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean

iss073e0247726 (June 12, 2025) --- The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean in this photograph...

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NASA image: iss065e214235
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Aug 2, 2021

iss065e214235

iss065e214235 (Aug. 2, 2021) --- The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International...

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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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