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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: High-Altitude Bands of Haze over Jupiter's north pole
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Dec 12, 2018

High-Altitude Bands of Haze over Jupiter's north pole

This mosaic combines color-enhanced images taken over Jupiter's north pole when the lighting was excellent for...

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NASA image: Jupiter Poles: Hot from Solar Wind
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Apr 8, 2019

Jupiter Poles: Hot from Solar Wind

Sensitive to Jupiter's stratospheric temperatures, these infrared images were recorded by the Cooled Mid-Infrared...

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NASA image:  Icy Cliffs at the Martian North Pole
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May 12, 2023

Icy Cliffs at the Martian North Pole

An ice cap about three kilometers (two miles) thick exists at the North Pole of Mars. In some locations its edge is...

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NASA image: Skylab Astronaut participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield
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Aug 6, 1973

Skylab Astronaut participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield

SL3-118-2182 (6 Aug. 1973) --- Skylab 3 astronaut participates in the Aug. 6, 1973 extravehicular activity (EVA)...

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NASA image: Saturn Looms
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Dec 24, 2012

Saturn Looms

Janus is spotted over Saturn north pole in this image while Mimas shadow glides across Saturn in this image from...

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NASA image: Claudia: A Tiny Crater Chosen to Define Vesta Prime Meridian
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Sep 16, 2011

Claudia: A Tiny Crater Chosen to Define Vesta Prime Meridian

The image shows Claudia arrow, a tiny crater through which by definition Vesta prime meridian runs from the asteroid...

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NASA image: Encroaching Shadow
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Jul 28, 2014

Encroaching Shadow

This image from NASA Cassini spacecraft, one of those acquired in the survey conducted by the Cassini imaging...

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NASA image: Time-lapse Sequence of Jupiter's South Pole
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Feb 22, 2018

Time-lapse Sequence of Jupiter's South Pole

This series of images captures cloud patterns near Jupiter's south pole, looking up towards the planet's equator....

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NASA image: Layered Ice Near the South Pole of Mars
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Dec 12, 2017

Layered Ice Near the South Pole of Mars

The two largest ice sheets in the inner solar system are here on Earth, Antarctica and Greenland. The third largest...

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-8
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Aug 6, 1998

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Aerial view of Press Site, August 6, 1998.(Note the replacement of the geodesic dome with a permanent facility [just...

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-4
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Jan 20, 2012

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Press Site

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-5
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Jun 24, 1982

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Aerial view of Press Site, June 24, 1982

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-13
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May 16, 2011

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Aerial view of Press Site, May 16, 2011, as the crowd prepares for the final launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-10
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Jun 2, 2000

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Aerial view of Press Site, June 2, 2000

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-13
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Jan 20, 2012

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Close up of inside the countdown clock

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-6
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Jan 20, 2012

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VAB vacinity

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-2
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Oct 11, 1968

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View of Press Site 2, CCAFS, during launch of Apollo 8, October 11, 1968

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-3
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Jul 16, 1969

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View of Complex 39 Press Site during Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 1969

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Jan 20, 2012

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Close up of inside the countdown clock

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

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Press Site, back of countdown clock

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-1
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Jan 20, 2012

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Press Site facing countdown clock

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-3
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Jan 20, 2012

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Press Site

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-1
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Jul 16, 1969

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News representatives at Press Site 1, near old Mission Control Center at CCAFS

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-7
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Apr 12, 1991

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Aerial view of Press Site, April 12, 1991. (Note the ABC Skybox towards the left, and the geodesic dome towards the...

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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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