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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.

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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: Pan Anaglyph 3-D
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Mar 16, 2017

Pan Anaglyph 3-D

These stereo views, or anaglyphs, highlight the unusual, quirky shape of Saturn's moon Pan. They appear...

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NASA image: Prometheus and Pan Pair
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Oct 19, 2009

Prometheus and Pan Pair

Prometheus and Pan Pair

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NASA image: Pan in the Fast Lane
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Feb 26, 2008

Pan in the Fast Lane

Pan in the Fast Lane

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NASA image: Pan Highway
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Mar 5, 2007

Pan Highway

The Cassini spacecraft spies Pan speeding through the Encke Gap, its own private path around Saturn

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NASA image: Shadow of Saucer-Shaped Moon
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Jul 6, 2009

Shadow of Saucer-Shaped Moon

Saturn moon Pan, orbiting in the Encke Gap, casts a slender shadow onto the A ring.

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NASA image: Lengthening Shadows
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Aug 3, 2009

Lengthening Shadows

As Saturn equinox continues to approach, the moon Pan casts a slightly longer shadow on the A ring.

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NASA image: Portion of Enhanced 360-degree Gallery Pan
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Nov 4, 1997

Portion of Enhanced 360-degree Gallery Pan

Portion of Enhanced 360-degree Gallery Pan

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NASA image: Stubby Shadow
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Dec 17, 2009

Stubby Shadow

Saturn small moon Pan, brightly overexposed, casts a short shadow on the A ring in this image taken by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Lost Among Rings
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Jan 19, 2010

Lost Among Rings

Pan is nearly lost within Saturn rings in this view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft of a small section of the...

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NASA image: Shadows Still Seen
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Oct 29, 2009

Shadows Still Seen

About a month after Saturn August 2009 equinox, shadows continue to grace the planet rings in this image taken by...

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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: 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: Pan Speeds into Darkness
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Dec 19, 2006

Pan Speeds into Darkness

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks down at the unlit side of the rings as Pan heads into Saturn shadow. The moon is...

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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: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

This view of scientists taking a break during the Pan Pacific Microgravity Conference on May 2-3, 2001, in Pasadena,...

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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: 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: Small Wonders
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Jun 28, 2017

Small Wonders

This montage of views from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows three of Saturn's small ring moons: Atlas, Daphnis and...

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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: Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa
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Jan 19, 1992

Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa

STS054-151-015 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest features in Botswana visible...

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NASA image: Moon Convention
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Mar 23, 2015

Moon Convention

People with similar jobs or interests hold conventions and meetings, so why shouldn't moons? Pandora, Prometheus,...

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NASA image: Sensor Package Pan and Tilt Unit on Atlantis during STS-132
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May 15, 2010

Sensor Package Pan and Tilt Unit on Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-005110 (15 May 2010) --- While preparing for the routine inspection of Atlantis’ thermal protection system on...

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NASA image: Ring Moons Effects
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May 14, 2012

Ring Moons Effects

Saturn moons Daphnis and Pan demonstrate their effects on the planet rings in this view from NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Artemis_SLS_Animation with NASA Logotype pan camF10B_Final
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Oct 7, 2020

Artemis_SLS_Animation with NASA Logotype pan camF10B_Final

This animation shows NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on the Mobile Launcher at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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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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