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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: Saltfjellet-Svartisen Park, Norway
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Nov 13, 2007

Saltfjellet-Svartisen Park, Norway

The Arctic Circle cuts through the western coast of Norway and the Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park. This image...

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NASA image: Landsat 8 Crosses the Arctic
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Feb 16, 2015

Landsat 8 Crosses the Arctic

On June 21, 2014—the summer solstice—when the Sun stays above the horizon of the Arctic for at least 24 hours,...

GSFC
NASA image: A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations Part 1
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Sep 3, 2014

A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations Part 1

Arctic sea ice has been been the last frontier of the North for thousands of years, turning back seafarers, testing...

GSFC
NASA image: A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations Part 2
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Sep 3, 2014

A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations Part 2

Arctic sea ice has been been the last frontier of the North for thousands of years, turning back seafarers, testing...

GSFC
NASA image: Petermann Ice Island 2012
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Oct 18, 2012

Petermann Ice Island 2012

In the spring and summer of 2012, land- and sea ice thinned in some regions within the Arctic Circle and completely...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-99 crew pose for a "star-burst" pose in celebration of a successful Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM)...

MSFC
NASA image: ER-2 #809 awaits pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)
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Jan 28, 2000

ER-2 #809 awaits pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)

ER-2 #809 awaiting pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)....

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NASA image: ER-2 #809 and DC-8 in Arena Arctica hangar in Kiruna, Sweden prior to the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)
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Jan 23, 2000

ER-2 #809 and DC-8 in Arena Arctica hangar in Kiruna, Sweden prior to the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)

NASA ER-2 # 809 and its DC-8 shown in Arena Arctica before the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 16, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

MSFC
NASA image: The Case of the Martian Boulder Piles
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Mar 5, 2018

The Case of the Martian Boulder Piles

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was originally meant to track the movement of sand dunes...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 11, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour blasts form the launch pad on February 11, 2000 carrying its crew of six for the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-99 crew members designed the flight insignia for the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the most...

MSFC
NASA image: Siberian Ribbons
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Dec 8, 2017

Siberian Ribbons

Siberian Ribbons - June 15th, 2005 Description: Vivid colors and bizarre shapes come together in an image that could...

GSFC
NASA image: sts099-s-001
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Jun 1, 1999

sts099-s-001

STS099-S-001 (June 1999) --- The STS-99 crew members designed the flight insignia for the Shuttle Radar Topography...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

An international crew assigned to STS-99 takes a break from training to pose for the traditional crew portrait at...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Satellites See Santa's North Pole
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellites See Santa's North Pole

All was well at the North Pole this summer, when Santa and his elves were busily making toys and taking orders for...

GSFC
NASA image: Iceberg in North Star Bay, Greenland
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Dec 8, 2017

Iceberg in North Star Bay, Greenland

For five years, Jeremy Harbeck has worked as a support scientist for NASA’s Operation IceBridge, an airborne mission...

GSFC

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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