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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: Co-orbital Shadow
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Sep 1, 2009

Co-orbital Shadow

The shadow of the moon Epimetheus crosses Saturn rings in this image taken as the planet approached its August 2009...

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NASA image: Pan Lengthening Shadow
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Sep 16, 2009

Pan Lengthening Shadow

Saturn moon Pan casts a longer shadow across the A ring as the planet August 2009 equinox draws near.

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NASA image: Shadow Between Moons
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Jul 17, 2009

Shadow Between Moons

The shadow of the moon Mimas is cast on Saturn outer A ring in this image which also shows a couple of moons and a...

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NASA image: Shadow of Saucer-Shaped Moon
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Jul 6, 2009

Shadow of Saucer-Shaped Moon

Saturn moon Pan, orbiting in the Encke Gap, casts a slender shadow onto the A ring.

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NASA image: Shadow in the Cassini Division
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Jul 22, 2009

Shadow in the Cassini Division

The shadow of the moon Mimas is seen through the unlit side of the Cassini Division of Saturn rings.

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NASA image: Narrowing Ring Shadow
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Aug 21, 2009

Narrowing Ring Shadow

The shadows of Saturn rings appear as a narrow band on the planet in this image taken as Saturn approaches its...

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NASA image: Shadow on Bright B Ring
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Jul 27, 2009

Shadow on Bright B Ring

The shadow of the moon Epimetheus stretches across the B ring in this image taken by Cassini as Saturn approaches...

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NASA image: Atlas Ring Shadow Premiere
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Aug 5, 2009

Atlas Ring Shadow Premiere

Atlas joins other moons casting shadows on Saturn rings as the planet approaches its August 2009 equinox.

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NASA image: Shadow from the Dark Side
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Jun 22, 2009

Shadow from the Dark Side

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures the shadow of Saturn moon Tethys as it seems to disappear as it crosses the planet...

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NASA image: Dione Ring Shadow Premiere
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Sep 11, 2009

Dione Ring Shadow Premiere

Just before Saturn August 2009 equinox, Dione joined other Saturnian moons in casting shadows on the planet main rings.

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NASA image: Sun Through the Shadows
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Jun 1, 2006

Sun Through the Shadows

The dark shadows that drape Saturn northern latitudes are split by three familiar bright gaps

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NASA image: Crooked Shadow
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Jul 28, 2009

Crooked Shadow

The shadow of the moon Mimas strikes the F ring at a different angle than the angle at which it is cast on the A...

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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: Woven Shadow
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Apr 27, 2010

Woven Shadow

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

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NASA image: Slanting Shadows
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Nov 23, 2009

Slanting Shadows

Long shadows stretch away from the towering edge waves created by the gravity of the moon Daphnis in this image...

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NASA image: Narrow Shadow
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Dec 8, 2009

Narrow Shadow

From just above the plane of Saturn rings, NASA Cassini spacecraft snapped this shot of Saturn two months after...

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NASA image: Northern Shadow
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Mar 21, 2012

Northern Shadow

This mosaic of the surface of asteroid Vesta was made from images obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft while the area...

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NASA image: Shadows and Rings
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Mar 3, 2014

Shadows and Rings

Among the interplay of Saturn shadow and rings, Mimas, which appears in the lower-right corner of the image, orbits...

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NASA image: Peaking into the Shadows
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Jul 23, 2014

Peaking into the Shadows

Peaking into the Shadows. This image from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft features Laxness, a crater on Mercury northern...

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NASA image: Pan Shadow
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May 25, 2010

Pan Shadow

Saturn small moon Pan casts a long shadow across the A ring in this image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft a few...

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NASA image: Shadows on Ice
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Jan 17, 2007

Shadows on Ice

Canyons and mountain peaks snake along the terminator on the crater-covered, icy moon Dione. With the Sun at a low...

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NASA image: Sawtooth Shadows
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Jul 30, 2009

Sawtooth Shadows

Jagged looking shadows stretch away from vertical structures of ring material created by the moon Daphnis in this...

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NASA image: Southern Shadows
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Dec 13, 2010

Southern Shadows

Shadows adorn Saturn in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft, which also includes the moon Rhea, shown orbiting...

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NASA image: Shadow and Spokes
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Nov 30, 2009

Shadow and Spokes

A moon shadow strikes Saturn rings near bright spokes on the B ring near the center of this image taken by NASA...

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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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