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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: Frosted Gullies in a Central Pit
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Dec 10, 2014

Frosted Gullies in a Central Pit

The frosted gullies in this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter are located along an irregularly...

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NASA image: Phoenix Position on Mars
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May 26, 2008

Phoenix Position on Mars

This image shows an orbital view sweeping upward from Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system, to the...

JPL
NASA image: Summer is on Its Way
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Mar 30, 2012

Summer is on Its Way

These dark sand dunes in the North polar region, basking in the sunshine of late spring, have shed most of their...

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NASA image: Polygonal Surface Patterns at the South Pole
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Aug 8, 2013

Polygonal Surface Patterns at the South Pole

The white portions of this observation are part of the South Polar residual ice cap, with the sunlight is coming...

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NASA image: Latitude 90 Degrees North to 90 Degrees South and Longitude -180 Degrees to 0 Degrees
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Jun 8, 1998

Latitude 90 Degrees North to 90 Degrees South and Longitude -180 Degrees to 0 Degrees

The north polar residual ice cap of the Planum Boreum region, which is cut by spiral-patterned troughs, is located...

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NASA image: Seasonal Changes on Far-Northern Mars
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Jan 24, 2013

Seasonal Changes on Far-Northern Mars

The HiRISE camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter snapped this series of pictures of sand dunes in the north...

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NASA image: North Polar Cap Cross Section
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May 26, 2010

North Polar Cap Cross Section

This image shows a cross-section of a portion of the north polar ice cap of Mars, derived from data acquired from...

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NASA image: At the Edge of a Polar Cap
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May 22, 2014

At the Edge of a Polar Cap

The deep chasm that formed on the polar cap edge is identified as an area of strong down-slope winds and has a clear...

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NASA image: Enceladus Plume Brightness Variations
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Jul 28, 2014

Enceladus Plume Brightness Variations

This plot shows the variation in brightness of the plume of material, composed of all the geysers erupting from the...

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NASA image: Clear Skies Ahead
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May 24, 2008

Clear Skies Ahead

This false-color polar map was generated from images obtained by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Color Imager...

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NASA image: Blockfall on the North Polar Layered Deposits
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Jun 18, 2014

Blockfall on the North Polar Layered Deposits

The North Polar layered deposits NPLD are a stack of layers of ice and dust at the North Pole of Mars. The layers...

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NASA image: Waiting for Dust Devils
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Jun 18, 2014

Waiting for Dust Devils

The North Polar layered deposits NPLD are a stack of layers of ice and dust at the North Pole of Mars. The layers...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Teams prepare to lift the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

At Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, teams hoist the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Teams prepare to lift the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician works on installing ejetable data...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians prepare to move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 15, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator, or LOFTID, arrives by cargo truck at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry vehicle over to a...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry vehicle onto a...

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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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