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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: Small Moon Shadow
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Sep 7, 2009

Small Moon 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: What is a Brown Dwarf?
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Apr 9, 2020

What is a Brown Dwarf?

Brown dwarfs are more massive than planets but not quite as massive as stars. Generally speaking, they have between...

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NASA image: Dawn Fires Its Engine Above Ceres Artist Concept
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Jul 17, 2015

Dawn Fires Its Engine Above Ceres Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft above dwarf planet Ceres, as seen in images from the mission....

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NASA image: Flattening of Brown Dwarf, Jupiter and Saturn (Illustration)
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Apr 7, 2021

Flattening of Brown Dwarf, Jupiter and Saturn (Illustration)

All spinning objects, from carousels to planets, generate centripetal force. If a planet rotates too fast, that...

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NASA image: Wobbly Planet Orbital Schematic Illustration
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Feb 4, 2014

Wobbly Planet Orbital Schematic Illustration

This illustration shows the unusual orbit of planet Kepler-413b around a close pair of orange and red dwarf stars....

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NASA image: Star System Bonanza Illustration
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Feb 27, 2014

Star System Bonanza Illustration

This illustration shows the unusual orbit of planet Kepler-413b around a close pair of orange and red dwarf stars....

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NASA image: Our Solar System Cousin?  Artist Concept
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Nov 6, 2007

Our Solar System Cousin? Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates two planetary systems -- 55 Cancri top and our own. Blue lines show the orbits of...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Compared to Jovian Moons and Inner Solar System - Updated Feb. 2018
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Feb 5, 2018

TRAPPIST-1 Compared to Jovian Moons and Inner Solar System - Updated Feb. 2018

All seven planets discovered in orbit around the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 could easily fit inside the orbit of...

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NASA image: Dantu Crater
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Jun 27, 2017

Dantu Crater

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows Dantu Crater, which is 78 miles (126 kilometers) across. Its shape is...

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NASA image: Haulani Crater Topographic Map
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Jul 28, 2017

Haulani Crater Topographic Map

Haulani Crater (21 miles, 34 kilometers in diameter) is one of the youngest craters on Ceres, as evidenced by its...

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NASA image: Boulder Field Near Occator Crater's Eastern Rim
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Jun 13, 2018

Boulder Field Near Occator Crater's Eastern Rim

This image of a boulder field near Ceres' Occator Crater's eastern rim was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on...

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NASA image: Ahuna Mons
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Mar 14, 2018

Ahuna Mons

This view from NASA's Dawn mission shows Ceres' tallest mountain, Ahuna Mons, 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) high and 11...

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NASA image: Urvara Crater's Complex Floor
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Jun 5, 2018

Urvara Crater's Complex Floor

This image of Urvara Crater was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on May 20, 2018 from an altitude of about 920...

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NASA image: Color Mosaic of Dantu Crater
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Jun 5, 2018

Color Mosaic of Dantu Crater

This color mosaic of Dantu Crater was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on May 23, 2018 from an altitude of about...

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NASA image: Vinalia Faculae Detail
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Jul 6, 2018

Vinalia Faculae Detail

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 6, 2018 from an altitude of about 36 miles (58...

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NASA image: 'Rubber Duck' on Ceres
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Oct 12, 2017

'Rubber Duck' on Ceres

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows a group of craters, left of center, that resembles a rubber duck. Halki...

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NASA image: Fracture Pattern Near Cerealia Facula
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Jul 5, 2018

Fracture Pattern Near Cerealia Facula

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 5, 2018 from an altitude of about 33 miles (54...

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NASA image: Occator Crater Eastern Rim
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Jun 13, 2018

Occator Crater Eastern Rim

This image of the eastern rim of Occator Crater was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 10, 2018 from an...

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NASA image: Juling Crater's Floor
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Mar 14, 2018

Juling Crater's Floor

This view from NASA's Dawn mission shows the floor of Ceres' Juling Crater. The crater floor shows evidence of the...

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NASA image: Tawals Crater
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Aug 3, 2017

Tawals Crater

This image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows a region located next to the northwestern rim of Urvara Crater on...

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NASA image: Two Giants Meet
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Jun 12, 2018

Two Giants Meet

This image of the region between Urvara Crater's eastern rim and Yalode Crater's western rim was obtained by NASA's...

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NASA image: Boulders in Small Crater
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Jun 13, 2018

Boulders in Small Crater

This image of a small boulder on Ceres was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 10, 2018 from an altitude of...

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NASA image: Dome in Occator Crater
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Jul 5, 2018

Dome in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 5, 2018 from an altitude of about 32 miles (51...

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NASA image: West of Haulani Crater
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Jun 12, 2018

West of Haulani Crater

This image of was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on May 30, 2018 from an altitude of about 420 miles (675...

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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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