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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: Voyager Parting Shot of Triton
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Feb 16, 2000

Voyager Parting Shot of Triton

NASA Voyager 2 obtained this parting shot of Triton, Neptune largest satellite, shortly after closest approach to...

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NASA image: Saturn Looms
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Dec 24, 2012

Saturn Looms

Janus is spotted over Saturn north pole in this image while Mimas shadow glides across Saturn in this image from...

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NASA image: Saturn Rings in Infrared
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Oct 11, 2006

Saturn Rings in Infrared

This mosaic of Saturn rings was acquired by NASA Cassini visual and infrared mapping spectrometer instrument on...

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NASA image: The Serpent Dust Devil of Mars
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Mar 7, 2012

The Serpent Dust Devil of Mars

A towering dust devil casts a serpentine shadow over the Martian surface in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Criss-Crossed Rings
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Apr 25, 2016

Criss-Crossed Rings

At first glance, Saturn rings appear to be intersecting themselves in an impossible way. In actuality, this view...

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NASA image: Eternal Darkness Near the North Pole
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Aug 24, 2009

Eternal Darkness Near the North Pole

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small portion of the rim of Erlanger crater. Much of its floor remains in...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 36
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Feb 29, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 36

This view from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows part of the crater named Sekhet on Ceres. Prominent shadows within the...

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NASA image: Behold Mount Sharp!
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Aug 6, 2012

Behold Mount Sharp!

This image taken by NASA Curiosity shows what lies ahead for the rover -- its main science target, informally called...

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NASA image: Sojourn at Saturn
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Aug 1, 2007

Sojourn at Saturn

Off the shoulder of giant Saturn, a bright pinpoint marks the location of the ring moon Atlas image center. Shadows...

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NASA image: Night Side Rings
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Aug 27, 2012

Night Side Rings

Saturn casts a wide shadow across its rings in view from NASA Cassini spacecraft which looks toward the darkened...

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NASA image: Gullies with Dramatic Lighting
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Apr 21, 2016

Gullies with Dramatic Lighting

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft was acquired to look for frost on these generally...

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NASA image: Cone on Olympus Mons
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Oct 24, 2005

Cone on Olympus Mons

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows just a small part of the eastern flank of Olympus Mons. On...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 76
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Apr 27, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 76

NASA Dawn spacecraft shows Sekhet Crater on Ceres has prominent shadows accentuating its central peak and mounds of...

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NASA image: Widening Rings
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Mar 18, 2010

Widening Rings

Saturn rings and its moon Rhea are imaged before a crescent of the planet in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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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...

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NASA image: Surveyor 6 on the Plains of Sinus Medii
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Mar 21, 2010

Surveyor 6 on the Plains of Sinus Medii

Surveyor 6 casting 18-meter long shadow with Sun just 8° above the horizon. Surveyor 6 Landed 10 November 1967 in...

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NASA image: Pan Effects
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Mar 31, 2010

Pan Effects

Saturn moon Pan, orbiting in the Encke Gap near the top of the image, casts a short shadow on the A ring in this...

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NASA image: How MLA Works
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Dec 3, 2012

How MLA Works

NASA Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA is shown ranging to Mercury surface from orbit. In this animation, yellow flashes...

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NASA image: Ring Backdrop
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Jan 3, 2011

Ring Backdrop

Saturn moon Enceladus brightly reflects sunlight before a backdrop of the planet rings and the rings shadows cast...

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Sep 29, 2006

Autumn Gullies

This MOC image shows gullies and cracked and stressed gully apron deposits in a south mid-latitude crater. Gullies...

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NASA image: Classic Appeal
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Apr 5, 2007

Classic Appeal

This infrared view from high above Saturn ringplane highlights the contrast in the cloud bands, the dimly glowing...

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NASA image: Revealing Saturn Colors
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May 21, 2008

Revealing Saturn Colors

Stately Saturn sits surrounded by its darkened disk of ice. An increasing range of hues has become visible in the...

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NASA image: Light and Dark Tricks
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Oct 4, 2010

Light and Dark Tricks

Capturing the interplay between light and shadow, NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the night side of Saturn...

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NASA image: New Heights for Edge Waves
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Sep 21, 2009

New Heights for Edge Waves

Ring material, pulled to spectacular heights above the ring plane by the gravity of the moon Daphnis, casts long...

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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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