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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: Mosaic of Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Mosaic of Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth – and, during the austral summer, it is also the...

GSFC
NASA image: Greenhouse in Antarctica Helping Astronauts on Long-Duration Missions
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Dec 16, 2027

Greenhouse in Antarctica Helping Astronauts on Long-Duration Missions

A few intrepid researchers will begin an arduous journey to Antarctica on Dec. 20 to conduct plant cultivation...

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NASA image: NASA Scientific Balloon in Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Scientific Balloon in Antarctica

NASA image captured December 25, 2011 A NASA scientific balloon awaits launch in McMurdo, Antarctica. The balloon,...

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NASA image: NASA Scientific Balloon in Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Scientific Balloon in Antarctica

NASA image captured December 25, 2011 A NASA scientific balloon awaits launch in McMurdo, Antarctica. The balloon,...

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NASA image: Balloons on Ice: Launch # 2 takes flight in Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Balloons on Ice: Launch # 2 takes flight in Antarctica

The second of three missions as part of NASA’s Antarctica Long Duration Balloon Flight Campaign was successfully...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite View of Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite View of Antarctica

NASA image acquired November 2, 2011 The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASA's...

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NASA image: Growing Crack in Antarctica Larsen C Ice Shelf Spotted by NASA MISR
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Aug 31, 2016

Growing Crack in Antarctica Larsen C Ice Shelf Spotted by NASA MISR

Project MIDAS, a United Kingdom-based group that studies the Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica, reported Aug. 18, 2016,...

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NASA image: Historic First Landing of NASA's P-3B in Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Historic First Landing of NASA's P-3B in Antarctica

NASA's first ever historic P-3B landing in McMurdo Station, Antarctica on the sea ice runway, which occurred on Nov....

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NASA image: Mackenzie Bay, Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Mackenzie Bay, Antarctica

Off the northeastern edge of Antarctica’s Amery Ice Shelf lies Mackenzie Bay, which was painted with a ghostly...

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NASA image: Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica
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Mar 28, 2001

Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica

This pair of images from NASA Terra satellite are of the Pine Island Glacier in western Antarctica, acquired on...

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NASA image: Icefall, Lambert Glacier, Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Icefall, Lambert Glacier, Antarctica

Image taken 12/2/2000: The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, is the world's largest glacier. The focal point of this...

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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...

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NASA image: Guided Tour of LIMA Flyover
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Apr 7, 2009

Guided Tour of LIMA Flyover

In 2007, more than 1,100 Landsat 7 images were used to create the first ever, high-resolution, true color map of...

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NASA image: CloudSat Image of a Polar Night Storm Near Antarctica
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Jun 6, 2006

CloudSat Image of a Polar Night Storm Near Antarctica

NASA CloudSat image of a horizontal cross-section of a polar night storm near Antarctica.

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NASA image: Icebergs in the Ross Sea, Antarctica
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Jan 3, 2001

Icebergs in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Two large icebergs, designated B-15A and C-16, captured by NASA Terra satellite, are of the Ross Ice Shelf and Ross...

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NASA image: Byrd Glacier, Antarctica
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Nov 17, 2008

Byrd Glacier, Antarctica

Byrd Glacier is a major glacier in Antarctica; it drains an extensive area of the polar plateau and flows eastward...

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NASA image: Flow of Ice Across Antarctica
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Aug 18, 2011

Flow of Ice Across Antarctica

This frame from an animation shows the motion of ice in Antarctica as measured by satellite data from various space...

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NASA image: Dry Valleys, Antarctica
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Nov 2, 2009

Dry Valleys, Antarctica

The McMurdo Dry Valleys are a row of valleys west of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. They are so named because of their...

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NASA image: Jovian Antarctica.
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Feb 4, 2017

Jovian Antarctica.

Cyclones swirl around the south pole, and white oval storms can be seen near the limb -- the apparent edge of the...

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NASA image: Earth - Antarctica Mosaic
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Feb 1, 1996

Earth - Antarctica Mosaic

This color picture of the limb of the Earth, looking north past Antarctica, is a mosaic of 11 images taken during a...

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NASA image: Lutzow-Holm Bay and the Shirase Glacier, Antarctica
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Feb 19, 2003

Lutzow-Holm Bay and the Shirase Glacier, Antarctica

These views from NASA Terra spacecraft portray the Lutzow-Holm Bay region of Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica, on...

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NASA image: Earth - Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica
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Feb 9, 1996

Earth - Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica

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

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 7, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), at the South Pole Antarctica. January 7, 1967.

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NASA image: OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctic Calling
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Oct 27, 2014

OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctic Calling

Last year Operation IceBridge flew for the first time out of McMurdo Station in Antarctica, reaching a new slate of...

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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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