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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: Hubble Explores the Hidden Dark Side of a Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Explores the Hidden Dark Side of a Spiral Galaxy

This shining disk of a spiral galaxy sits approximately 25 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation...

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NASA image: A Tumultuous Past for Ganymede Dark Terrain
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Jul 15, 1998

A Tumultuous Past for Ganymede Dark Terrain

A Tumultuous Past for Ganymede Dark Terrain

JPL
NASA image: Polygonal Ground with Seasonally Dark Edges
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Dec 27, 2006

Polygonal Ground with Seasonally Dark Edges

Polygonal Ground with Seasonally Dark Edges

JPL
NASA image: Dark-floored Impact Craters on Ganymede
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Jul 15, 1998

Dark-floored Impact Craters on Ganymede

Dark-floored Impact Craters on Ganymede

JPL
NASA image: Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
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Oct 21, 2011

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

JPL
NASA image: Layers and Dark Debris in Melas Chasma
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Feb 14, 2007

Layers and Dark Debris in Melas Chasma

Layers and Dark Debris in Melas Chasma

JPL
NASA image: Highly Fractured Dark and Bright Terrain
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Jul 15, 1998

Highly Fractured Dark and Bright Terrain

Highly Fractured Dark and Bright Terrain

JPL
NASA image: Regional View of Bright and Dark Terrain
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Dec 16, 2000

Regional View of Bright and Dark Terrain

Regional View of Bright and Dark Terrain

JPL
NASA image: Ganymede Dark Terrain at High Resolution
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Dec 16, 2000

Ganymede Dark Terrain at High Resolution

Ganymede Dark Terrain at High Resolution

JPL
NASA image: Bright-Dark Terrain Boundary, Ganymede
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Dec 16, 2000

Bright-Dark Terrain Boundary, Ganymede

Bright-Dark Terrain Boundary, Ganymede

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NASA image: Bright-Dark Boundary Close-up
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May 2, 2005

Bright-Dark Boundary Close-up

Bright-Dark Boundary Close-up

JPL
NASA image: New Images Reveal a Dark Side
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Sep 7, 2011

New Images Reveal a Dark Side

New Images Reveal a Dark Side

JPL
NASA image: Bright-dark boundary and topographical model
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Dec 16, 2000

Bright-dark boundary and topographical model

Bright-dark boundary and topographical model

JPL
NASA image: Bright-Dark Terrain Boundary in stereo
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Dec 16, 2000

Bright-Dark Terrain Boundary in stereo

Bright-Dark Terrain Boundary in stereo

JPL
NASA image: Bright and Dark
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Feb 28, 2007

Bright and Dark

East of Adamas Labyrinthus is this region with a stark contrast between bright and dark surfaces

JPL
NASA image: Bright and Dark
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Dec 4, 2006

Bright and Dark

These bright and dark windstreaks are located in the plains surrounding the north polar cap

JPL
NASA image: Dactyl Dark Side Illuminated by Idashine
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Sep 12, 1996

Dactyl Dark Side Illuminated by Idashine

Dactyl Dark Side Illuminated by Idashine http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00298

JPL
NASA image: PIA01492
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Oct 30, 1998

PIA01492

This picture of Neptune was produced from the last whole planet images taken through the green and orange filters on...

JPL
NASA image: Titan Dark Senkyo
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Jun 15, 2010

Titan Dark Senkyo

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the dark Senkyo region on Saturn moon Titan. Senkyo is the dark region towards...

JPL
NASA image: Neptune - Dark Feature
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Jul 25, 1999

Neptune - Dark Feature

This clear filter image was acquired by NASA Voyager 2 on Aug. 14, 1989. The image shows a dark feature extending...

JPL
NASA image: Infringing Darkness
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Aug 25, 2010

Infringing Darkness

Some of Iapetus dark surface interrupts the moon lighter terrain in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft.

JPL
NASA image: Dark Dunes
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Aug 4, 2014

Dark Dunes

The small, dark dunes in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the northern plains.

JPL
NASA image: The Color of Darkness
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Oct 6, 2006

The Color of Darkness

Sunlight filters through Saturn rings in sepia tones in this artful view from the Cassini spacecraft of the dark...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Dunes
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Oct 24, 2013

Dark Dunes

Dark dunes are located on the floor of an unnamed crater inside Firsoff Crater in this image captured by NASA 2001...

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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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