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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: Moon Shadow in Motion
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Mar 23, 2009

Moon Shadow in Motion

Moon Shadow in Motion

JPL
NASA image: Slender Slice of Shadow
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May 25, 2009

Slender Slice of Shadow

Slender Slice of Shadow

JPL
NASA image: What Lurks in the Shadows?
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Nov 1, 2012

What Lurks in the Shadows?

What Lurks in the Shadows?

JPL
NASA image: Moon Shadow Adornment
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May 11, 2009

Moon Shadow Adornment

Moon Shadow Adornment

JPL
NASA image: Epimetheus Long Shadow
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Oct 1, 2009

Epimetheus Long Shadow

Epimetheus Long Shadow

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Ring Shadow, Then and Now
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Aug 5, 2004

Saturn Ring Shadow, Then and Now

Saturn Ring Shadow, Then and Now

JPL
NASA image: A Shadow Amid the Storms
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Apr 1, 2009

A Shadow Amid the Storms

A Shadow Amid the Storms

JPL
NASA image: Janus Ring Shadow Premiere
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Jun 18, 2009

Janus Ring Shadow Premiere

Janus Ring Shadow Premiere

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Shadow, Sol 153
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Jun 14, 2004

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153

JPL
NASA image: ASI/MET Shadow & Airbags
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Jul 9, 1997

ASI/MET Shadow & Airbags

ASI/MET Shadow & Airbags

JPL
NASA image: Contrast Across the Shadows
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Jan 17, 2008

Contrast Across the Shadows

Contrast Across the Shadows

JPL
NASA image: Shadows Showcase a Steep Scarp
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Jan 13, 2009

Shadows Showcase a Steep Scarp

Shadows Showcase a Steep Scarp

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NASA image: Pan Slender Shadow
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Jun 10, 2009

Pan Slender Shadow

Pan Slender Shadow

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NASA image: Shadow Between the Shepherds
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Nov 11, 2009

Shadow Between the Shepherds

Shadow Between the Shepherds

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NASA image: Shadows Side by Side
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Nov 6, 2009

Shadows Side by Side

Shadows Side by Side

JPL
NASA image: A Storm Escapes the Shadows
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Jan 16, 2006

A Storm Escapes the Shadows

A Storm Escapes the Shadows

JPL
NASA image: Tethys Truncated Shadow
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Jun 3, 2009

Tethys Truncated Shadow

Tethys Truncated Shadow

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NASA image: Ring-spanning Shadow
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May 4, 2009

Ring-spanning Shadow

Ring-spanning Shadow

JPL
NASA image: Neptune Shadows
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Oct 15, 1999

Neptune Shadows

This image of Neptune shows the discovery of shadows in Neptune atmosphere, shadows cast onto a deep cloud band by...

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NASA image: Shadows on a Giant
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Jul 2, 2012

Shadows on a Giant

Saturn rings cast wide shadows on the planet, and the shadow of a moon also graces the gas giant in this scene from...

JPL
NASA image: Moon Shadow, Planet Shadow
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May 12, 2010

Moon Shadow, Planet Shadow

Saturn moon Prometheus casts a narrow shadow on the rings near the much larger shadow cast by the planet in this...

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NASA image: High School Student Shadowing Program
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Nov 21, 2019

High School Student Shadowing Program

High School Student Shadowing Program

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NASA image: Me and My Shadow
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Apr 28, 2014

Me and My Shadow

Saturn rings cast shadows on the planet, except their shadows appear to be inside out in this image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Shadow South of Another
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Sep 25, 2009

Shadow South of Another

The shadow of the moon Enceladus appears on Saturn just south of the thin shadow of the planet rings in this image...

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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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