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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: Diagnostic Darkness
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Sep 2, 2005

Diagnostic Darkness

Diagnostic Darkness

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NASA image: Edge of Darkness
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Dec 5, 2014

Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness

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NASA image: Dark Patch
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Apr 19, 2005

Dark Patch

Dark Patch

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NASA image: Heart of Darkness
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Jul 6, 2011

Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

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NASA image: Looking Into the Dark
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Aug 29, 2012

Looking Into the Dark

Looking Into the Dark

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NASA image: Darkness Falls
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Jun 8, 2012

Darkness Falls

Darkness Falls

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NASA image: Permanent Darkness
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Nov 17, 2014

Permanent Darkness

Permanent Darkness

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NASA image: Dark Matter Core Defies Explanation
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Dec 8, 2017

Dark Matter Core Defies Explanation

NASA image release March 2, 2012 This composite image shows the distribution of dark matter, galaxies, and hot gas...

GSFC
NASA image: Peaking Into the Dark
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Dec 8, 2017

Peaking Into the Dark

In this dramatic scene, an unnamed crater in Mercury's northern volcanic plains is bathed in darkness as the sun...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Looks at Light and Dark in the Universe
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Looks at Light and Dark in the Universe

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a variety of intriguing cosmic phenomena. Surrounded by bright...

GSFC
NASA image: Dark Material on Mercury
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Mar 31, 2011

Dark Material on Mercury

Dark Material on Mercury

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NASA image: Bright Streaks and Dark Fans
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Dec 11, 2007

Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

Bright Streaks and Dark Fans

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NASA image: Jovian Dark Spot
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Dec 7, 1998

Jovian Dark Spot

Jovian Dark Spot

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NASA image: Dark Side of Dione
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Jul 19, 2004

Dark Side of Dione

Dark Side of Dione

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NASA image: Dark Halo Crater in Orientale
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Mar 3, 2011

Dark Halo Crater in Orientale

Dark Halo Crater in Orientale

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NASA image: Exposing Iapetus Dark Side
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Sep 5, 2007

Exposing Iapetus Dark Side

Exposing Iapetus Dark Side

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streak
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Dec 25, 2008

Dark Slope Streak

Dark Slope Streak

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NASA image: Dark Plains on Titan
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Dec 2, 2005

Dark Plains on Titan

Dark Plains on Titan

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NASA image: Not-So-Dark Side of Tethys
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Mar 12, 2009

Not-So-Dark Side of Tethys

Not-So-Dark Side of Tethys

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NASA image: Dark-Toned Ridges in Meridiani
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May 2, 2007

Dark-Toned Ridges in Meridiani

Dark-Toned Ridges in Meridiani

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NASA image: Dione and the Dark Side
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Nov 9, 2009

Dione and the Dark Side

Dione and the Dark Side

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Apr 8, 2008

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark Slope Streaks

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NASA image: Dark Slope Streaks
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Jul 7, 2003

Dark Slope Streaks

Dark Slope Streaks

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NASA image: Bright Moon in Darkness
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Feb 7, 2005

Bright Moon in Darkness

Bright Moon in Darkness

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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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