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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: Thick or Thin Ice Shell on Europa?  Artist Concept
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Dec 13, 2007

Thick or Thin Ice Shell on Europa? Artist Concept

Scientists are all but certain that Europa has an ocean underneath its icy surface, but they do not know how thick...

JPL
NASA image: Glacial Ice Deposits in Mid-Latitudes of Mars
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Mar 2, 2010

Glacial Ice Deposits in Mid-Latitudes of Mars

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has detected widespread deposits of glacial ice in the mid-latitudes of Mars. This...

JPL
NASA image: Crater Formed in 2008 Reveals Subsurface Ice
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Sep 24, 2009

Crater Formed in 2008 Reveals Subsurface Ice

The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveals subsurface ice in...

JPL
NASA image: Disappearing Ice
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Jun 20, 2008

Disappearing Ice

This image was acquired by NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Surface Stereo Imager and shows sublimation of ice in the trench...

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: Sea Ice off eastern Greenland
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Dec 8, 2017

Sea Ice off eastern Greenland

NASA image acquired October 16, 2012 The MODIS instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this visible image of...

GSFC
NASA image: A Water Ice Map for Mars
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Dec 10, 2019

A Water Ice Map for Mars

This rainbow-colored map shows underground water ice on Mars. Cool colors represent less than one foot (30...

JPL
NASA image: Water Ice on Pluto
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Oct 16, 2015

Water Ice on Pluto

The Ralph instrument on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft detected water ice on Pluto's surface, picking up on the...

JPL
NASA image: A Slice of Ice
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Jan 29, 2021

A Slice of Ice

This HiRISE image shows a deposit draping the surface like a blanket. The deposit is eroding away, and near the...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3386
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Jan 20, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3386

Minneapolis Ice research project: Ice formation on left wing of the Lockheed 12-A during flight after shutting off...

ARC
NASA image: Ice-Rich Terrain of the Northern Plains
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May 24, 2021

Ice-Rich Terrain of the Northern Plains

This image shows a surface shaped by ice. Funnel-shaped craters scattered throughout the image are interpreted as...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Ice - False Color
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Dec 26, 2019

South Polar Ice - False Color

This false color image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition...

JPL
NASA image: Unique Views of a Shattered Ice Shelf
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Apr 10, 2002

Unique Views of a Shattered Ice Shelf

Both single and multi-angle views of the breakup of the northern section of the Larsen B ice shelf are shown in this...

JPL
NASA image: Pluto: The Ice Plot Thickens
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Jul 15, 2015

Pluto: The Ice Plot Thickens

The latest spectra from New Horizons Ralph instrument reveal an abundance of methane ice, but with striking...

JPL
NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Weddell Sea Ice
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Weddell Sea Ice

This is the first calibrated, multi-frequency, multi-polarization spaceborne radar image of the seasonal sea-ice...

JPL
NASA image:  Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain
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Oct 26, 2023

Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain

The ice-exposing impact crater at the center of this image is an example of what scientists look for when mapping...

JPL
NASA image: Breakup of Pack Ice, Antarctic Ice Shelf
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Sep 18, 1991

Breakup of Pack Ice, Antarctic Ice Shelf

STS048-152-007 (12-18 Sept 1991) --- The periphery of the Antarctic ice shelf and the Antarctic Peninsula were...

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Nov 2, 2023

GRC-2023-C-11746

Test engineers clean the ice cloud detection probe in the Icing Research Tunnel in between test runs. Steam is used...

GRC
NASA image: Water Ice Marked on Mars Globe (Illustration)
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Dec 10, 2019

Water Ice Marked on Mars Globe (Illustration)

The annotated area of Mars in this illustration holds near-surface water ice that would be easily accessible for...

JPL
NASA image: The Arctic and the Antarctic Respond in Opposite Ways
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Oct 8, 2014

The Arctic and the Antarctic Respond in Opposite Ways

The Arctic and the Antarctic are regions that have a lot of ice and acts as air conditioners for the Earth system....

GSFC
NASA image: Antarctica - Ross Ice Shelf
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Jan 29, 1996

Antarctica - Ross Ice Shelf

This color picture of the Ross Ice Shelf , Antarctica was taken NASA Galileo camera about 6:20 p.m. PST on December...

JPL
NASA image: Two New Satellites Set to Study One of Earth's Most Critically Changing Regions
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Mar 26, 2018

Two New Satellites Set to Study One of Earth's Most Critically Changing Regions

In 2018, NASA will intensify its focus on one of the most critical but remote parts of our changing planet with the...

GSFC
NASA image: Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Lambert Albedo Image
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Sep 18, 1999

Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Lambert Albedo Image

Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Lambert Albedo Image

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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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