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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: Animation of Ceres
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Feb 6, 2015

Animation of Ceres

This still from an animation showcases a series of images NASA Dawn spacecraft took on approach to Ceres on Feb. 4,...

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NASA image: Dawn First Color Map of Ceres
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Apr 13, 2015

Dawn First Color Map of Ceres

This map-projected view of Ceres was created from images taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft during its initial approach...

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NASA image: Ceres, Seen by Dawn on Approach
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Feb 12, 2015

Ceres, Seen by Dawn on Approach

In this image, dwarf planet Ceres is seen on Feb. 4, 2015, from a distance of about 90,000 miles 145,000 kilometers....

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 53
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Mar 25, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 53

NASA Dawn spacecraft flys over dwarf planet Ceres which Dawn has been orbiting for mre than a year, providing us...

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NASA image: Dawn Mission to Vesta and Ceres Lithograph
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Jan 1, 2007

Dawn Mission to Vesta and Ceres Lithograph

This artist's lithograph features general information, significant dates, and interesting facts on the backabout...

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NASA image: Ceres on Approach
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Feb 5, 2015

Ceres on Approach

This image is one several images NASA Dawn spacecraft took on approach to Ceres on Feb. 4, 2015 at a distance of...

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NASA image: Hubble Maps of Pluto Show Surface Changes
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Feb 4, 2010

Hubble Maps of Pluto Show Surface Changes

This is the most detailed view to date of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto, as constructed from multiple...

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NASA image: Ceres Sharper Than Ever
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Jan 27, 2015

Ceres Sharper Than Ever

This image, taken 147,000 miles 237,000 kilometers from Ceres on January 25, 2015 by NASA Dawn spacecraft, is part...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 82
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Dec 22, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 82

Part of the southern hemisphere on dwarf planet Ceres is seen in this image taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft. Hamori...

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NASA image: Stately Saturn
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Dec 25, 2009

Stately Saturn

Saturn, stately and resplendent in this natural color view taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft, dwarfs the icy moon...

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NASA image: Sowing the Seeds of Planets? Artist Concept
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Oct 20, 2005

Sowing the Seeds of Planets? Artist Concept

This artist concept shows microscopic crystals in the dusty disk surrounding a brown dwarf, or failed star. The...

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NASA image: Closing in on Ceres
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Dec 3, 2013

Closing in on Ceres

NASA Dawn spacecraft will be getting an up-close look at the dwarf planet Ceres starting in late March or the...

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NASA image: Topographic Ceres Map with Feature Names II
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Sep 30, 2015

Topographic Ceres Map with Feature Names II

This color-coded map from NASA Dawn mission shows the highs and lows of topography on the surface of dwarf planet...

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NASA image: Cratered Surface of Ceres
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Mar 2, 2015

Cratered Surface of Ceres

The surface of Ceres is covered with craters of many shapes and sizes, as seen in this new mosaic of the dwarf...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 23
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Sep 24, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 23

This image, taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows the surface of dwarf planet Ceres from an altitude of 915 miles...

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NASA image: Dwarfed by Saturn
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Oct 29, 2012

Dwarfed by Saturn

Saturn moon Mimas appears near Saturn, dwarfed by its parent planet in this image. Mimas appears tiny compared to...

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NASA image: Animation of Ceres
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Feb 5, 2015

Animation of Ceres

This still from an animation showcases a series of images NASA Dawn spacecraft took on approach to Ceres on Feb. 4,...

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NASA image: On the Way to Ceres Artist Concept
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Dec 3, 2013

On the Way to Ceres Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft heading toward the dwarf planet Ceres. When Dawn arrives, it will be...

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NASA image: Unveiling Ceres Animation
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Mar 22, 2016

Unveiling Ceres Animation

NASA Dawn spacecraft flys over dwarf planet Ceres which Dawn has been orbiting for mre than a year, providing us...

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NASA image: Planetary Building Blocks Found in Surprising Place
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Feb 8, 2005

Planetary Building Blocks Found in Surprising Place

This graph of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows that an extraordinarily low-mass brown dwarf, or failed...

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NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 49
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Aug 18, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 49

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows a portion of the southern hemisphere of dwarf planet Ceres from...

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NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 11
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Jun 22, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 11

A cluster of mysterious bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres can be seen in this image, taken by NASA's Dawn...

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NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 38
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Jul 31, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 38

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows cratered terrain near the day-night line, called the terminator,...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Planetary Orbits and Transits
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Planetary Orbits and Transits

This frame from a video details a system of seven planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1, an ultra-cool dwarf star. Spitzer was...

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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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