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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: Samhain Catenae on Ceres
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Nov 9, 2017

Samhain Catenae on Ceres

This image made with data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows pit chains on dwarf planet Ceres called Samhain Catenae....

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NASA image: Dawn Arrival at Dwarf Planet Artist Concept
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Mar 2, 2015

Dawn Arrival at Dwarf Planet Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft arriving at the dwarf planet Ceres, the most massive body in the...

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NASA image: Dwarf Planet Ceres, Artist Impression
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Jan 22, 2014

Dwarf Planet Ceres, Artist Impression

Dwarf planet Ceres is located in the main asteroid belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, as illustrated in...

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NASA image: Map of Ceres' Bright Spots
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Dec 12, 2017

Map of Ceres' Bright Spots

This map from NASA's Dawn mission shows locations of bright material on dwarf planet Ceres. There are more than 300...

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NASA image: High Resolution Ceres View
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Sep 20, 2017

High Resolution Ceres View

This orthographic projection shows dwarf planet Ceres as seen by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. The projection is centered...

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NASA image: Kokopelli Crater on Ceres
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Dec 14, 2017

Kokopelli Crater on Ceres

This image obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows a field of small craters next to Kokopelli Crater, seen at...

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NASA image: Clues to Ceres' Internal Structure
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Oct 26, 2017

Clues to Ceres' Internal Structure

This frame from an animation shows Ceres as seen by NASA's Dawn spacecraft from its high-altitude mapping orbit at...

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NASA image: Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit
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May 31, 2018

Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit

On the way to its lowest-ever and final orbit, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is observing Ceres and returning new...

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NASA image: Dawn Navigating Ceres
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May 24, 2017

Dawn Navigating Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft took this image of Ceres' south polar region on May 17, 2017, from an altitude of about...

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NASA image: Occator Perspective View
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Dec 12, 2017

Occator Perspective View

This simulated perspective view shows Occator Crater, measuring 57 miles (92 kilometers) across and 2.5 miles (4...

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NASA image: Collage of Features on Ceres
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Jan 17, 2018

Collage of Features on Ceres

This collage shows some of the most interesting geological sites that NASA's Dawn spacecraft has revealed at dwarf...

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NASA image: Urvara and Yalode: Giant Craters on Ceres
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Feb 22, 2018

Urvara and Yalode: Giant Craters on Ceres

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows the large craters Urvara (top) and Yalode (bottom) on dwarf planet...

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NASA image: Planets of Red Dwarf Stars May Face Oxygen Loss in Habitable Zones
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Feb 6, 2017

Planets of Red Dwarf Stars May Face Oxygen Loss in Habitable Zones

The search for life beyond Earth starts in habitable zones, the regions around stars where conditions could...

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NASA image: New Horizons Interview with Dennis Reuter
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Jul 13, 2015

New Horizons Interview with Dennis Reuter

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is speeding towards Pluto for the first-ever flyby on July 14, 2015. Scientists are...

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NASA image: Ceres Sharper Than Ever Animation
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Jan 27, 2015

Ceres Sharper Than Ever Animation

This frame from an animation of the dwarf planet Ceres was made by combining images taken by the Dawn spacecraft on...

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NASA image: Planets Under a Red Sun Artist Concept
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Apr 8, 2011

Planets Under a Red Sun Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates a young, red dwarf star surrounded by three planets. NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

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NASA image: Birth of an Unusual Planetary System Artist Concept
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Feb 8, 2005

Birth of an Unusual Planetary System Artist Concept

This artist animation shows a brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disc of planet-building dust. NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Ceres Sharper Than Ever Zoomed Out View
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Jan 27, 2015

Ceres Sharper Than Ever Zoomed Out View

This image depicts the dwarf planet Ceres, as seen from the Dawn spacecraft. It was taken 147,000 miles 237,000...

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NASA image: Animation of Dawn Leaving Vesta and Arriving at Ceres
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Aug 1, 2011

Animation of Dawn Leaving Vesta and Arriving at Ceres

This image shows NASA Dawn spacecraft leaving the giant asteroid Vesta and arriving at the dwarf planet Ceres.

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NASA image: Eris and Dysnomia Artist Concept
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Apr 11, 2011

Eris and Dysnomia Artist Concept

An artist concept of the dwarf planet Eris and its moon Dysnomia. The sun is the small star in the distance.

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO View of Ceres
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Dec 22, 2015

Dawn LAMO View of Ceres

These views of Ceres, taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft on December 10, show an area in the southern part of the...

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NASA image: Dawn Lowest Orbit: Southern Mid-Latitudes
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Dec 22, 2015

Dawn Lowest Orbit: Southern Mid-Latitudes

This view of Ceres, taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft on December 10, 2015, shows an area in the southern mid-latitudes...

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NASA image: Long Shadow, Short Shadow
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Sep 4, 2009

Long Shadow, Short Shadow

The shadow of the moon Janus dwarfs the shadow of Daphnis on Saturn A ring in this image taken as the planet...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 67
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Apr 14, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 67

This view from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a fresh crater among older terrain on Ceres, typical of the terrain of 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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