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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: Record-Breaking Climate Trends 2016 – Rising Temperatures and Shrinking Sea Ice
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Jul 19, 2016

Record-Breaking Climate Trends 2016 – Rising Temperatures and Shrinking Sea Ice

Two key climate change indicators have broken numerous records through the first half of 2016, according to NASA...

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NASA image: 2019 Arctic Sea Ice Maximum Continues Trend of Decline
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Mar 20, 2019

2019 Arctic Sea Ice Maximum Continues Trend of Decline

Every year, sea ice fluctuates through the seasons, growing in the winter and shrinking in the summer. This year,...

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NASA image: 2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record
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Feb 6, 2019

2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record

2018 was the fourth hottest year in the modern record, part of a decades-long trend of warming. The record dates...

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NASA image: A Summer ABoVE the Warming Arctic
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Dec 12, 2017

A Summer ABoVE the Warming Arctic

Scientists with NASA's Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment - ABoVE - are studying how the Arctic region responds...

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NASA image: Sea Level Rise Accelerates Over Time
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Feb 13, 2018

Sea Level Rise Accelerates Over Time

Global sea level rise is accelerating incrementally over time rather than increasing at a steady rate, as previously...

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NASA image: Eddies in the Southern Ocean
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Apr 8, 2015

Eddies in the Southern Ocean

The cloud cover over the Southern Ocean occasionally parts as it did on January 1, 2015 just west of the Drake...

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NASA image: Patagonia Glacier, Chile
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Jul 21, 2001

Patagonia Glacier, Chile

This ASTER image was acquired on May 2, 2000 over the North Patagonia Ice Sheet, Chile near latitude 47 degrees...

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NASA image: Cliffs of Ice
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Aug 31, 2022

Cliffs of Ice

The mid-latitudes of Mars are mostly covered with smooth material that scientists have suspected to be ice for some...

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NASA image: A Mostly Quiet Pacific
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Nov 18, 2003

A Mostly Quiet Pacific

Some climate forecast models indicate there is an above average chance that there could be a weak to borderline El...

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Jun 20, 2008

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PASADENA, Calif. – A Delta II rocket carrying the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 satellite, is prepared...

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NASA image: The Velvety Blue Dunes of Melas Chasma
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Oct 1, 2018

The Velvety Blue Dunes of Melas Chasma

This color-infrared image shows sand dunes in Melas Chasma, located within the Valles Marineris canyon system. The...

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NASA image: Seasonal Temperature Pattern Indicating Martian Dust Storms
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Jun 9, 2016

Seasonal Temperature Pattern Indicating Martian Dust Storms

This graphic shows Martian atmospheric temperature data related to seasonal patterns in occurrence of large regional...

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NASA image: AIRS Captures Hurricane Douglas
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Jul 27, 2020

AIRS Captures Hurricane Douglas

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) was monitoring Hurricane Douglas as it took aim at the Hawaiian Islands...

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NASA image: Dragon Scales of Mars
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Jul 11, 2017

Dragon Scales of Mars

This intriguing surface texture is the result of rock interacting with water, as observed by NASA's Mars...

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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Fiery clouds floating over the launch pad signal the liftoff of the Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1814
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Jun 19, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II rocket with the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1816
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Jun 19, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II rocket with the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations over Bolivia taken during Expedition 12
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Nov 3, 2005

Crew Earth Observations over Bolivia taken during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-06469 (3 Nov. 2005) --- A portion of Lake Poopo is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 12...

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NASA image: The Southern Andes of South America as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

The Southern Andes of South America as seen from STS-60

STS060-85-000AH (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view is centered at about 44 degrees south along the Chilean continental...

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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Fiery clouds light up Space Launch Complex-2 at the liftoff of the Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1820
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Fiery clouds floating over the launch pad on Space Launch Complex-2 signal the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1815
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Jun 19, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II rocket with the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1821
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Clouds of smoke and steam rise around the Delta II rocket as it lifts off Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1822
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Clouds of smoke and steam rise spread across the launch pad on Space Launch...

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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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