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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: Mimas Stretched Shadow
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Apr 22, 2010

Mimas Stretched Shadow

The shadow of Saturn moon Mimas is elongated across the planet in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. The moon...

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NASA image: Shadows Big and Small
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Aug 24, 2009

Shadows Big and Small

Saturn moon Tethys casts a shadow on the planet A ring alongside the larger shadow cast by the planet itself in this...

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NASA image: Exposing a Shadow
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Jun 26, 2009

Exposing a Shadow

The shadow of the moon Tethys is revealed on Saturn B and C rings in this image which also includes the planet.

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NASA image: Casting a Shadow
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Apr 18, 2007

Casting a Shadow

Blazing like an icy torch, the plume of Enceladus shines in scattered sunlight as the moon casts a shadow onto...

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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: Shadows
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Jan 19, 2022

Shadows

Today's VIS image shows part of a central pit crater located in Hesperia Planum. The dark patterns on the floor of...

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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: Short Shadow
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May 15, 2017

Short Shadow

The projection of Saturn's shadow on the rings grows shorter as Saturn's season advances toward northern summer,...

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NASA image: Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 Left Eye
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Jun 14, 2004

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 Left Eye

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 Left Eye

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NASA image: Cat Eye Rings and Peek-a-boo Shadows
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Jun 26, 2007

Cat Eye Rings and Peek-a-boo Shadows

Cat Eye Rings and Peek-a-boo Shadows

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NASA image: Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 Right Eye
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Jun 14, 2004

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 Right Eye

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 Right Eye

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NASA image: A Part of Vesta Shadowed Northern Hemisphere
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Jun 11, 2012

A Part of Vesta Shadowed Northern Hemisphere

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a very shadowed region in Vesta northern hemisphere. Roughly the upper...

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NASA image: Shadow Below
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Jun 20, 2016

Shadow Below

As Saturn's northern hemisphere summer approaches, the shadows of the rings creep ever southward across the planet....

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NASA image: Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled
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Feb 23, 1972

Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled

AS16-116-18671 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, works at the "Shadow Rock",...

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NASA image: Shadow Freckle
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May 4, 2010

Shadow Freckle

Appearing like a freckle on the face of Saturn, a shadow from the moon Enceladus blemishes the planet just below the...

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NASA image: Tourniquet Shadows
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Mar 1, 2007

Tourniquet Shadows

Dark and sharply defined ring shadows appear to constrict the flow of color from Saturn warmly hued south to the...

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NASA image: A Shadow Traverse
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Jun 22, 2009

A Shadow Traverse

Mimas shadow traverses the sunlit side of Saturn rings in this image and mosaic showcasing the unusual sights seen...

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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: 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: Weaving a Shadow
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Jun 22, 2009

Weaving a Shadow

Part of the shadow of Saturn moon Mimas appears as if it has been woven through the planet rings in this unusual...

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NASA image: Shadows on the A Ring
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Oct 22, 2009

Shadows on the A Ring

Moon shadows are cast on Saturn A ring in this image taken by NASA Cassini Orbiter almost a month after the planet...

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NASA image: Shepherd Shadow
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Aug 19, 2009

Shepherd Shadow

The shepherding moon Pandora, near the bottom of the image, casts a shadow on Saturn thin F ring as the planet nears...

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NASA image: Toward the Shadow
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Mar 1, 2007

Toward the Shadow

This strikingly crisp view shows Atlas heading into Saturn shadow at upper left. The moon basic, elongated shape is...

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NASA image: Shadows Above and Below
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Nov 27, 2009

Shadows Above and Below

This image, taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows the shadows of two moons as they appear on Saturn, above and...

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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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