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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: A-Ring Structures
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Sep 23, 2010

A-Ring Structures

Several structures in Saturn A ring are exposed near the Encke Gap in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Giant Propeller in A Ring
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Sep 21, 2009

Giant Propeller in A Ring

An unusually large propeller feature is detected just beyond the Encke Gap in this Cassini image of Saturn’s outer A...

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NASA image: Pan in Action
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Aug 4, 2010

Pan in Action

Saturn small, ring-embedded moon Pan, on the extreme right of this NASA Cassini spacecraft image, can be seen...

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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: Pan Progress
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Jan 18, 2007

Pan Progress

Pan is seen in this color view as it sweeps through the Encke Gap with its attendant ringlets. As the lemon-shaped...

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NASA image: Streamers and Clumps
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Nov 13, 2006

Streamers and Clumps

The A and F rings are alive with moving structures in this Cassini spacecraft view. Graceful drapes of ring material...

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NASA image: Shadow from the Gap
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Feb 23, 2010

Shadow from the Gap

Orbiting in the Encke Gap of Saturn A ring, the moon Pan casts a shadow on the ring in this image taken about six...

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NASA image: Shadows Everywhere
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Sep 28, 2010

Shadows Everywhere

Shadows seem ubiquitous in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft of Saturn rings. The moon Pan casts a long shadow...

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NASA image: God of the Gap
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Apr 21, 2014

God of the Gap

Saturn moon Pan, named for the Greek god of shepherds, rules over quite a different domain: the Encke gap in Saturn...

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NASA image: Earhart Propeller in Saturn A Ring
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Mar 30, 2017

Earhart Propeller in Saturn A Ring

The propeller informally named "Earhart" is seen in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft at much higher...

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NASA image: Entourage
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Jun 13, 2007

Entourage

The Cassini spacecraft looks toward the unilluminated side of Saturn rings to spy on the moon Pan as it cruises...

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NASA image: Down Under on Pan
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Jul 27, 2006

Down Under on Pan

Hiding within the Encke gap is the small moon Pan, partly in shadow and party cut off by the outer A ring in this...

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NASA image: Veil of Ice
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Jan 8, 2018

Veil of Ice

Saturn's rings, made of countless icy particles, form a translucent veil in this view from NASA's Cassini...

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NASA image: Pan Alone in the Gap
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Sep 8, 2014

Pan Alone in the Gap

Saturn's innermost moon Pan orbits the giant planet seemingly alone in a ring gap its own gravity creates. Pan (17...

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NASA image: Pandemonium
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Jul 4, 2016

Pandemonium

Pan and moons like it have profound effects on Saturn's rings. The effects can range from clearing gaps, to creating...

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NASA image: Grooves and Kinks in the Rings
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Jun 19, 2017

Grooves and Kinks in the Rings

Many of the features seen in Saturn's rings are shaped by the planet's moons. This view from NASA's Cassini...

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NASA image: Clumpy Ringlets
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Aug 25, 2014

Clumpy Ringlets

Although it appears empty from a distance, the Encke gap in Saturn A ring has three ringlets threaded through it,...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-7068
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Aug 25, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-7068

Range : 1.2 million km. ( 740,000 miles ) P-23954C Voyager 2 obtained this color image of Saturn's F-ring and its...

ARC
NASA image: Discovery of the Wavemaker
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May 10, 2005

Discovery of the Wavemaker

Cassini's celestial sleuthing has paid off with this time-lapse series of images which confirmed earlier suspicions...

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NASA image: Waving Goodbye
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May 30, 2017

Waving Goodbye

Before NASA's Cassini entered its Grand Finale orbits, it acquired unprecedented views of the outer edges of the...

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NASA image: Where the Small Moon Rules
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Sep 19, 2016

Where the Small Moon Rules

Pan may be small as satellites go, but like many of Saturn's ring moons, it has a has a very visible effect on the...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-7003
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Oct 18, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-7003

Range : 34 million km. ( 21.1 million miles) P-22993C This Voyager 1 photograph of Saturn was taken on the last day...

ARC
NASA image: Two Tiny Moons
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Oct 3, 2016

Two Tiny Moons

Two tiny moons of Saturn, almost lost amid the planet's enormous rings, are seen orbiting in this image. Pan,...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7039
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Aug 26, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7039

P-34712 Range: 1.1 million kilometers (683,000 miles) This wide-angle Voyager 2 image, taken through the camera's...

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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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