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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: The North
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Oct 30, 2017

The North

Reflected sunlight is the source of the illumination for visible wavelength images such as the one above. However,...

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NASA image: Odyssey over Martian Sunrise, 3-D  Artist Concept
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Oct 28, 2003

Odyssey over Martian Sunrise, 3-D Artist Concept

NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above a portion of the planet that is rotating into the sunlight in this artist...

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NASA image: A Ring of Color
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Aug 29, 2012

A Ring of Color

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the night side of Saturn largest moon and sees sunlight scattering through the...

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NASA image: Rings Interrupted
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Jun 6, 2016

Rings Interrupted

Distant Titan, its northern hemisphere drenched in the sunlight of late spring, hangs above Saturn rings in this...

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NASA image: Brilliant Pan
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Nov 24, 2006

Brilliant Pan

This Cassini spacecraft view of Pan in the Encke gap shows hints of detail on the moon dark side, which is lit by...

JPL
NASA image: 2-D Atmosphere Movie
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Dec 30, 2000

2-D Atmosphere Movie

NASA Cassini spacecraft took narrow-angle images of Jupiter outer atmosphere, showing the giant planet as if it were...

JPL
NASA image: Rhea Day in the Sun
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Mar 10, 2014

Rhea Day in the Sun

A nearly full Rhea shines in the sunlight in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. Rhea 949 miles, or 1,527...

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NASA image: Suncatcher
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Apr 30, 2007

Suncatcher

The rings of Saturn glow softly as sunlight from below wends its way through. Some of the Sun light bounces off the...

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NASA image: High-Phase Drama
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Apr 2, 2010

High-Phase Drama

Although the sun is on the other side of Saturn in this dramatic image, some sunlight scatters through the uppermost...

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NASA image: Frost in Dune Shadows
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Feb 26, 2014

Frost in Dune Shadows

This Southern autumn image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter offers a view of frosty dunes. The sunlight...

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NASA image: 3-D Atmosphere Movie
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Dec 30, 2000

3-D Atmosphere Movie

NASA Cassini spacecraft took narrow-angle images of Jupiter outer atmosphere, showing the giant planet as if it were...

JPL
NASA image: Lace on Mars
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Dec 21, 2016

Lace on Mars

Some seasonal ice on Mars is transparent so that the sunlight penetrates to the bottom of the ice. Heat from this...

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NASA image: Slim Crescent of Ice
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May 22, 2017

Slim Crescent of Ice

The low angle of sunlight along the slim crescent of Saturn's moon Enceladus (313 miles or 504 kilometers across)...

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NASA image: California Solar Farms
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Apr 2, 2015

California Solar Farms

On February 15, 2015 the Desert Sunlight solar project in California’s Mojave Desert became operational. This image...

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NASA image: Phoenix Twilight Artist Concept
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Jul 30, 2007

Phoenix Twilight Artist Concept

In this artist concept illustration, NASA Phoenix Mars Lander begins to shut down operations as winter sets in. The...

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NASA image: Epimetheus Before Janus
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Jul 6, 2010

Epimetheus Before Janus

Saturn moon Epimetheus moves in front of the larger moon Janus as seen by NASA Cassini spacecraft. The moons are lit...

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NASA image: Hazy Ring
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Jun 18, 2012

Hazy Ring

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the dark side of Saturn largest moon and captures the halo-like ring produced...

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NASA image: Through the Blinds
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Oct 30, 2006

Through the Blinds

The Cassini spacecraft gazes down through the dark side of Saturn rings toward the softly glowing planet. The night...

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NASA image: Shadow and Ringshine
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Mar 16, 2010

Shadow and Ringshine

Saturn casts its shadow on the rings in this NASA Cassini spacecraft image that also shows how the rings reflect...

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NASA image: Light Seconds from Dione
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Jan 5, 2006

Light Seconds from Dione

After journeying a bit more than an hour across the Solar System, bright sunlight reflects off the gleaming icy...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis on Jupiter
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Dec 18, 1997

Aurora Borealis on Jupiter

This image, taken by NASA Galileo spacecraft, shows the darkside of Jupiter, the part not illuminated by sunlight....

JPL
NASA image: EPIC Observations of Ice in Earth's Atmosphere, from a Million Miles Away
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May 15, 2017

EPIC Observations of Ice in Earth's Atmosphere, from a Million Miles Away

Parked in space a million miles from Earth, the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) onboard the Deep Space...

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NASA image: Summer is Coming!
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May 20, 2013

Summer is Coming!

NASA Cassini spacecraft takes full advantage of the sunlight to capture these amazing views of the north polar...

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NASA image: Dark Side Ring of Light
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Dec 23, 2009

Dark Side Ring of Light

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the dark side of Saturn largest moon as a circle of light is produced by...

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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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