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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: On Their Rounds
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Jul 30, 2007

On Their Rounds

The Cassini spacecraft spies two of the small, irregular moons that patrol the outer edges of Saturn main rings

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NASA image: Summer Modification
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May 5, 2006

Summer Modification

This MOC image shows the outer edge of the south polar residual cap of Mars during southern summer

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NASA image: Scallops at the Edges
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Jul 3, 2009

Scallops at the Edges

A scalloped look is created in the edges of the Keeler Gap in Saturn outer A ring as the moon Daphnis orbits in the gap.

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NASA image: The Moons of Mars
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Aug 27, 2013

The Moons of Mars

Mars is kept company by two cratered moons -- an inner moon named Phobos and an outer moon named Deimos.

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NASA image: Waving to Janus
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Jul 5, 2007

Waving to Janus

Cassini gazes down toward Saturn unilluminated ringplane to find Janus hugging the outer edge of rings

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NASA image: Encke Waves
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Sep 1, 2006

Encke Waves

The Encke gap displays gentle waves in its inner and outer edges that are caused by gravitational tugs from the...

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NASA image: Outer Dregs
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May 15, 2006

Outer Dregs

This Mars MOC image shows the very edge of the south polar residual cap of Mars. The bright areas, which appear...

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NASA image: Colorful Division
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Nov 9, 2006

Colorful Division

The rings are awash in subtle tones of gold and cream in this view which shows the outer B ring, the Cassini...

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NASA image: A Ring Waves
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Apr 6, 2007

A Ring Waves

This Cassini spacecraft view shows details of Saturn outer A ring, including the Encke and Keeler gaps. The A ring...

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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: Commotion at Ring Edge May Be Effect of Small Icy Object
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Apr 14, 2014

Commotion at Ring Edge May Be Effect of Small Icy Object

The disturbance visible at the outer edge of Saturn A ring in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft could be...

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NASA image: Moving into Interstellar Space Artist Concept
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Sep 12, 2013

Moving into Interstellar Space Artist Concept

This artist concept shows the outer layers of our solar bubble, or heliosphere, and nearby interstellar space. NASA...

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NASA image: Baltisk Crater
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Oct 17, 2013

Baltisk Crater

This image of Baltisk Crater shows a sand sheet on the crater floor and channels dissecting the outer rim as seen by...

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NASA image: Odd Ring Out
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Jun 15, 2007

Odd Ring Out

Saturn odd but ever-intriguing F ring displays multiple lanes and several bright clumps. The Keeler and Encke gaps...

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NASA image: A Small Find Near Equinox
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Aug 7, 2009

A Small Find Near Equinox

The Cassini spacecraft captured this image of a small object in the outer portion of Saturn B ring casting a shadow...

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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...

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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...

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NASA image: NASA and Czech Republic Sign Artemis Accords Agreements
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May 3, 2023

NASA and Czech Republic Sign Artemis Accords Agreements

On May 3, 2023, NASA senior leaders and Department of State officials for the Czech Republic signed Artemis Accords...

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NASA image: Texture in the Outer Cassini Division
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Jun 13, 2019

Texture in the Outer Cassini Division

This image of Saturn's rings illustrates how textures in the rings can differ, even in close proximity. The image...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Outer Photon Shield
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Nov 9, 2023

SPHEREx Outer Photon Shield

Sara Susca, deputy payload manager and payload systems engineer for the NASA's SPHEREx mission, looks up at one of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant outer mold line. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: Encke Structure
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Sep 29, 2006

Encke Structure

Although the embedded moon Pan is nowhere to be seen, there is a bright clump-like feature visible here, within the...

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NASA image: Ring of Stellar Fire
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Oct 22, 2014

Ring of Stellar Fire

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows where the action is taking place in galaxy NGC 1291. The outer...

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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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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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