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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: Cut Off by Shadows
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Apr 25, 2011

Cut Off by Shadows

Shadows cast by Saturn rings darken the southern hemisphere of the planet and give a truncated appearance to the...

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NASA image: Widening Southern Shadows
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Oct 3, 2011

Widening Southern Shadows

NASA Cassini spacecraft watches as the shadows of Saturn rings grow wider and creep farther south as the seasons...

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NASA image: Edge Wave Shadows
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Sep 14, 2009

Edge Wave Shadows

Vertical ring structures created by the moon Daphnis cast dark shadows on Saturn A ring in this image taken as the...

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NASA image: Ring Moon, Ring Shadows
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May 24, 2006

Ring Moon, Ring Shadows

The small, dark form of Janus cruises along in front of bright Saturn. The edge-on rings cast dramatic shadows onto...

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NASA image: Shadow and Streamer-channels
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Aug 7, 2009

Shadow and Streamer-channels

The moon Prometheus casts a shadow on the thin F ring marked with streamer-channels created by the moon in this...

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NASA image: Frosted Gully Slopes in Shadows
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Feb 24, 2016

Frosted Gully Slopes in Shadows

This image was acquired by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft just after the northern winter solstice, when...

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NASA image: Shadow from Unseen Moon
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Jun 24, 2010

Shadow from Unseen Moon

The shadow of the moon Enceladus darkens a small portion of the swirling clouds on Saturn in this image captured by...

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NASA image: Shadow on a Thin Ring
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Nov 2, 2009

Shadow on a Thin Ring

Saturn moon Prometheus casts a shadow on the narrow F ring in this image captured by NASA Cassini Orbiter weeks...

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NASA image: Wide Shadow of Janus
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Sep 9, 2009

Wide Shadow of Janus

A wide shadow is cast onto the thin F ring and the A ring by the moon Janus in this image taken as Saturn approached...

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NASA image: Evander Half in Shadow
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May 26, 2014

Evander Half in Shadow

Dione large crater, Evander, appears here half in shadow, throwing its topography into sharp relief as seen by NASA...

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NASA image: Shadows in the F Ring
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Aug 7, 2009

Shadows in the F Ring

Cassini spies a shadow cast by a vertically extended structure or object in the F ring in this image taken as Saturn...

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NASA image: Pan Short Shadow
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Nov 17, 2009

Pan Short Shadow

The small moon Pan casts a short shadow on Saturn A ring in this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft as the...

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NASA image: Shadow Crosses a Gap
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Aug 28, 2009

Shadow Crosses a Gap

The shadow of the moon Janus crosses the Encke Gap as it strikes the plane of Saturn rings in this image taken as...

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NASA image: Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024

Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024

Following the shadow of the total solar eclipse, a NASA astronaut returns safely from the space station, and our...

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NASA image: Afternoon Shadows
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Jun 5, 2017

Afternoon Shadows

Today's VIS image is of an unnamed crater near the south pole. This image was taken in the late afternoon, and the...

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NASA image: Shadowed Craters on Ceres
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Jul 8, 2016

Shadowed Craters on Ceres

At the poles of Ceres, scientists have found craters that are permanently in shadow (indicated by blue markings)....

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NASA image: Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa

Solar eclipse over western Africa (afternoon overpass) at 14:45 UTC. Satellite: Aqua A rare “hybrid” solar eclipse...

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NASA image: Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Lunar Umbra (solar eclipse shadow) over western Africa

Solar eclipse over western Africa (morning overpass) at 11:45 UTC. Satellite: Terra A rare “hybrid” solar eclipse...

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NASA image: Shadows Draw Attention to Features of Mars Landscape Sand Ripples
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Aug 30, 2006

Shadows Draw Attention to Features of Mars Landscape Sand Ripples

Shadows Draw Attention to Features of Mars Landscape Sand Ripples

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NASA image: Shadows Draw Attention to Features of Mars Landscape Rover Tracks
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Aug 30, 2006

Shadows Draw Attention to Features of Mars Landscape Rover Tracks

Shadows Draw Attention to Features of Mars Landscape Rover Tracks

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NASA image: Opportunity Shadow and Endeavour Crater Vista
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Apr 12, 2013

Opportunity Shadow and Endeavour Crater Vista

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to record this vista looking eastward across...

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NASA image: Moon Shadow
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Sep 11, 2019

Moon Shadow

Jupiter's volcanically active moon Io casts its shadow on the planet in this dramatic image from NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: The Shortest of Shadows
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Mar 2, 2010

The Shortest of Shadows

Saturn moon Daphnis casts a short shadow on the A ring in this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraftabout six...

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NASA image: Shadow Reaches the A Ring
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Aug 7, 2009

Shadow Reaches the A Ring

A vertically extended structure or object in Saturn F ring casts a shadow long enough to reach the A ring in this...

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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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