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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: Gray Egg
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Nov 5, 2012

Gray Egg

It difficult not to think of an egg when looking at Saturn moon Methone, seen here during NASA Cassini flyby of the...

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NASA image: Belet Close-Up
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Jun 3, 2010

Belet Close-Up

NASA Cassini spacecraft peers through the atmosphere of Saturn largest moon, Titan, to examine the dark region...

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NASA image: The Colorful Equator of Rhea
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Oct 7, 2010

The Colorful Equator of Rhea

These three enhanced-color views of an equatorial region on Saturn moon Rhea were made from data obtained by NASA...

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NASA image: Mimas Blue Streak
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Oct 7, 2010

Mimas Blue Streak

This enhanced-color view of Saturn moon Mimas was made from images obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft. It...

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NASA image: Wispy Terrain on Dione
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Mar 4, 2013

Wispy Terrain on Dione

The famed wispy terrain on Saturn moon Dione is front and center in this recent image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Yin Yang Iapetus
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Apr 5, 2010

Yin Yang Iapetus

The two-toned surface of Saturn moon Iapetus is demonstrated in the dark region of the moon visible on the top left...

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NASA image: Europa Global Views in Natural and Enhanced Colors
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May 8, 1998

Europa Global Views in Natural and Enhanced Colors

This color composite view combines violet, green, and infrared images of Jupiter intriguing moon, Europa, for a view...

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NASA image: Craters Before Haze
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Aug 8, 2011

Craters Before Haze

NASA Cassini spacecraft views the cratered surface of Saturn moon Tethys in front of the hazy orb of the planet...

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NASA image: Titan and Callisto
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Apr 8, 2011

Titan and Callisto

These images compare surface features observed by NASA Cassini spacecraft at the Xanadu region on Saturn moon Titan...

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NASA image: Ganymede - Dark Terrain in Galileo Regio
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Sep 7, 1997

Ganymede - Dark Terrain in Galileo Regio

This view of a part of the Galileo Regio region on Jupiter moon Ganymede shows fine details of the dark terrain that...

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NASA image: Oblate Iapetus
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Feb 24, 2010

Oblate Iapetus

The oblate shape of the moon Iapetus is particularly noticeable in this portrait; the two-toned surface of the moon...

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NASA image: Haze Before Ice
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Dec 22, 2011

Haze Before Ice

Saturn moon Tethys, with its stark white icy surface, peeps out from behind the larger, hazy, colorful Titan in this...

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NASA image: Europa Plumes Located near Warm Spot on Europa
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Apr 13, 2017

Europa Plumes Located near Warm Spot on Europa

These images of the surface of the Jovian moon Europa, taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft, focus on a "region of...

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NASA image: Highlights From the First 13 Days of NASA's Artemis I Moon Mission
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Nov 28, 2022

Highlights From the First 13 Days of NASA's Artemis I Moon Mission

On Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, Artemis I reached the halfway point of its 26-day mission around the Moon, flying roughly...

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NASA image: Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8
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Dec 22, 1968

Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8

AS08-14-2506 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends steps of Lunar Module ladder to walk on moon

AS11-40-5868 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, descends the steps of the Lunar...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) on the Moon. NASA is working with SpaceX...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) on the Moon. NASA is working with SpaceX...

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NASA image: Far Side of Moon Imaged by MoonKAM
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Mar 22, 2012

Far Side of Moon Imaged by MoonKAM

This image of the lunar surface was taken by NASA MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft and shows Crater Poinsot...

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NASA image: Janus Before the Rings
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Jan 26, 2010

Janus Before the Rings

Saturn moon Janus, its rugged surface shown in shadow and light, passes before the planet rings in this image taken...

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NASA image: Lumps Within Ganymede
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Aug 13, 2004

Lumps Within Ganymede

This mosaic of Jupiter’s moon Ganymede consists of more than 100 images acquired with NASA’s Voyager and Galileo...

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NASA image: Elephant Skin Enceladus
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Sep 13, 2010

Elephant Skin Enceladus

Two sources of light reveal the dramatic surface of Saturn moon Enceladus in this NASA Cassini image in which...

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NASA image: Moon With a Warm Heart
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Aug 22, 2006

Moon With a Warm Heart

Few large craters are to be found in the wrinkled terrain of Enceladus, where the surface has been reworked by...

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NASA image: Enceladus at Low Phase
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Jun 22, 2010

Enceladus at Low Phase

The highly reflective surface of Saturn moon Enceladus is almost completely illuminated in this NASA Cassini...

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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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