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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: 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: Shadow Across Chester Lake on Endeavour Rim, Sol 2710
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Sep 14, 2011

Shadow Across Chester Lake on Endeavour Rim, Sol 2710

The robotic arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity casts a shadow on a rock outcrop called Chester Lake. The...

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NASA image: Roche Division Shadow Caster
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Aug 26, 2009

Roche Division Shadow Caster

The moon Prometheus casts a shadow on Saturn F ring near a streamer-channel it has created on the ring. The image...

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NASA image: Wave Maker
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Jul 23, 2012

Wave Maker

NASA Cassini spacecraft catches Saturn moon Daphnis making waves and casting shadows from the narrow Keeler Gap of...

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NASA image: Long Spiky Shadows
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Nov 1, 2010

Long Spiky Shadows

Vertical structures in the variable outer edge of Saturn B ring cast shadows in these two images captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Dione Distorted Shadow
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Jan 13, 2010

Dione Distorted Shadow

Dione shadow is elongated as it is cast onto the round shape of Saturn in this image taken by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: The Serpent Dust Devil of Mars
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Mar 7, 2012

The Serpent Dust Devil of Mars

A towering dust devil casts a serpentine shadow over the Martian surface in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Criss-Crossed Rings
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Apr 25, 2016

Criss-Crossed Rings

At first glance, Saturn rings appear to be intersecting themselves in an impossible way. In actuality, this view...

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NASA image: Shadows from the Waves
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Apr 29, 2010

Shadows from the Waves

Shadows are cast by Daphnis and the moon attendant edge waves in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft taken about...

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NASA image: Before Wide Shadows
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Jan 2, 2012

Before Wide Shadows

Saturn moon Tethys orbits in front of the wide shadows cast by the rings onto the planet for this view from NASA...

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NASA image: Moon, Shadow and Rings
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Jan 1, 2010

Moon, Shadow and Rings

Saturn moon Epimetheus casts a shadow across colorful rings in this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft before...

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NASA image: Sojourn at Saturn
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Aug 1, 2007

Sojourn at Saturn

Off the shoulder of giant Saturn, a bright pinpoint marks the location of the ring moon Atlas image center. Shadows...

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NASA image: Night Side Rings
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Aug 27, 2012

Night Side Rings

Saturn casts a wide shadow across its rings in view from NASA Cassini spacecraft which looks toward the darkened...

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NASA image: Shadows
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Dec 10, 2013

Shadows

Shadows cast by the high walls and high hills within Candor Chasma are visible in this image from NASA 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: Rhea, Rings and Shadow
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Aug 11, 2010

Rhea, Rings and Shadow

Saturn moon Rhea is gently lit in front of a background of the planet with a wide shadow cast by the rings which are...

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NASA image: Surveyor 6 on the Plains of Sinus Medii
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Mar 21, 2010

Surveyor 6 on the Plains of Sinus Medii

Surveyor 6 casting 18-meter long shadow with Sun just 8° above the horizon. Surveyor 6 Landed 10 November 1967 in...

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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: Ring Backdrop
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Jan 3, 2011

Ring Backdrop

Saturn moon Enceladus brightly reflects sunlight before a backdrop of the planet rings and the rings shadows cast...

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NASA image: New Heights for Edge Waves
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Sep 21, 2009

New Heights for Edge Waves

Ring material, pulled to spectacular heights above the ring plane by the gravity of the moon Daphnis, casts long...

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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: Singular Spot
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Sep 29, 2010

Singular Spot

The moon Mimas casts a shadow and creates a single blemish on the kingly crescent of Saturn. Mimas is not shown in...

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NASA image: Narrow Band
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Aug 27, 2010

Narrow Band

The shadows of Saturn rings cast onto the planet appear as a thin band at the equator in this image taken by NASA...

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NASA image: Sampling Saturn and a Shadow
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Aug 13, 2009

Sampling Saturn and a Shadow

The Cassini spacecraft shows a section of Saturn and its rings which includes a special treat made possible as the...

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NASA image: Odysseus Out of Shadow
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Feb 28, 2007

Odysseus Out of Shadow

The Cassini spacecraft stares directly into the great Odysseus impact basin on Tethys. Peaks near the crater center...

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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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