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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: Engulfing a Gap
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Jul 20, 2009

Engulfing a Gap

The shadow of the moon Tethys is cast onto Saturn A ring, almost blanketing the Enke Gap.

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NASA image: Me and My Shadow
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Apr 28, 2014

Me and My Shadow

Saturn rings cast shadows on the planet, except their shadows appear to be inside out in this image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Eyeing Ganymede
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Dec 6, 2000

Eyeing Ganymede

Jupiter casts a baleful eye toward the moon Ganymede in this enhanced-contrast image from NASA Cassini spacecraft.

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NASA image: Pan Lengthening Shadow
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Sep 16, 2009

Pan Lengthening Shadow

Saturn moon Pan casts a longer shadow across the A ring as the planet August 2009 equinox draws near.

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NASA image: Shadow Between Moons
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Jul 17, 2009

Shadow Between Moons

The shadow of the moon Mimas is cast on Saturn outer A ring in this image which also shows a couple of moons and a...

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NASA image: Shadow of Saucer-Shaped Moon
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Jul 6, 2009

Shadow of Saucer-Shaped Moon

Saturn moon Pan, orbiting in the Encke Gap, casts a slender shadow onto the A ring.

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NASA image: THEMIS ART #72
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Jun 16, 2006

THEMIS ART #72

Back by popular demand: THEMIS ART IMAGE #72 Is this bearded wizard casting a martian spell?

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NASA image: Atlas Ring Shadow Premiere
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Aug 5, 2009

Atlas Ring Shadow Premiere

Atlas joins other moons casting shadows on Saturn rings as the planet approaches its August 2009 equinox.

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NASA image: Across the Encke Gap
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Jul 15, 2009

Across the Encke Gap

Seen from the unlit side of Saturn A ring, the shadow of the moon Janus is cast across the Encke Gap.

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NASA image: Lengthening Shadows
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Aug 3, 2009

Lengthening Shadows

As Saturn equinox continues to approach, the moon Pan casts a slightly longer shadow on the A ring.

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NASA image: Punching through the F Ring
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Aug 7, 2009

Punching through the F Ring

As Saturn approaches its August 2009 equinox, a shadow is cast by a narrow, vertically extended feature in the F ring.

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NASA image: Dione Ring Shadow Premiere
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Sep 11, 2009

Dione Ring Shadow Premiere

Just before Saturn August 2009 equinox, Dione joined other Saturnian moons in casting shadows on the planet main rings.

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using two spotlights as energy sources.
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Oct 2, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using two spotlights as energy sources.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using...

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NASA image: he setting sun casts long shadows over shuttle Endeavour as technicians prepare to tow the orbiter from the Edwards AFB runway after landing Nov. 30
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Nov 30, 2008

he setting sun casts long shadows over shuttle Endeavour as technicians prepare to tow the orbiter from the Edwards AFB runway after landing Nov. 30

The setting sun casts long shadows over shuttle Endeavour as technicians prepare to tow the orbiter from the Edwards...

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NASA image: Cut Off by Shadows
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Apr 25, 2011

Cut Off by Shadows

Shadows cast by Saturn rings darken the southern hemisphere of the planet and give a truncated appearance to the...

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NASA image: Shadow Below Another
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Oct 21, 2009

Shadow Below Another

NASA Cassini Orbiter caught the shadow of the moon Prometheus as a small dark dot on Saturn just below the narrow...

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NASA image: Along the F Ring
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Aug 17, 2009

Along the F Ring

Saturn moon Janus casts a shadow on the F and A rings while the moon Prometheus, seen on the left of the image,...

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NASA image: Side by Side Shadows
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Aug 10, 2009

Side by Side Shadows

The moon Tethys casts its shadow on Saturn rings next to the shadow of the planet in this image taken as Saturn...

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NASA image: Stubby Shadow
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Dec 17, 2009

Stubby Shadow

Saturn small moon Pan, brightly overexposed, casts a short shadow on the A ring in this image taken by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Epimetheus Shadow
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Jul 10, 2009

Epimetheus Shadow

The shadow of the moon Epimetheus is cast onto Saturn rings, striking the outer-most part of the A ring and only...

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NASA image: Edge Wave Shadows
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Sep 14, 2009

Edge Wave Shadows

Vertical ring structures created by the moon Daphnis cast dark shadows on Saturn A ring in this image taken as the...

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NASA image: Ring Moon, Ring Shadows
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May 24, 2006

Ring Moon, Ring Shadows

The small, dark form of Janus cruises along in front of bright Saturn. The edge-on rings cast dramatic shadows onto...

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NASA image: Crater Rim
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Jan 30, 2003

Crater Rim

In this image from NASA Mars Odyssey, the late afternoon sun casts a shadow over a rim of Huygens Crater that 700...

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NASA image: Shadow and Streamer-channels
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Aug 7, 2009

Shadow and Streamer-channels

The moon Prometheus casts a shadow on the thin F ring marked with streamer-channels created by the moon in this...

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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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