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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: Buto Facula - A Palimpsest on Ganymede
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Oct 7, 1999

Buto Facula - A Palimpsest on Ganymede

Buto Facula - A Palimpsest on Ganymede

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NASA image: Tortula Facula
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Apr 8, 2011

Tortula Facula

These side-by-side images obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft show the feature named Tortola Facula on Saturn moon...

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NASA image: Global View of Sotra Facula, Titan
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Dec 14, 2010

Global View of Sotra Facula, Titan

This image from NASA Cassini spacecraft shows the location of an area known as Sotra Facula on Saturn moon Titan....

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NASA image: Occator Bright Spots in 3-D
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Mar 9, 2017

Occator Bright Spots in 3-D

This 3-D image, or anaglyph, shows the center of Occator Crater, the brightest area on dwarf planet Ceres, using...

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NASA image: Flyover of Sotra Facula, Titan
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Dec 14, 2010

Flyover of Sotra Facula, Titan

This frame from a movie is based on data from NASA Cassini spacecraft and shows a flyover of an area of Saturn moon...

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NASA image: Prominent Mound in Ceres' Cerealia Facula Region
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Jun 22, 2018

Prominent Mound in Ceres' Cerealia Facula Region

This mosaic of a prominent mound located on the western side of Cerealia Facula was obtained by NASA's Dawn...

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NASA image: Vinalia Faculae Up Close
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Jun 14, 2018

Vinalia Faculae Up Close

This close-up image of the Vinalia Faculae in Occator Crater was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 14, 2018...

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NASA image: Occator and Ahuna
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Feb 25, 2017

Occator and Ahuna

Occator Crater and Ahuna Mons appear together in this view obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft on Feb. 11, 2017. Ahuna...

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NASA image: Occator Perspective View
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Dec 12, 2017

Occator Perspective View

This simulated perspective view shows Occator Crater, measuring 57 miles (92 kilometers) across and 2.5 miles (4...

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NASA image: Titan Radar Swath T-8 Flyby, Oct. 28, 2005
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Oct 28, 2005

Titan Radar Swath T-8 Flyby, Oct. 28, 2005

This image was obtained by NASA Cassini radar instrument during a flyby on Oct. 28, 2005. Equatorial Pass Trailing...

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NASA image: Vinalia Faculae Detail
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Jul 6, 2018

Vinalia Faculae Detail

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 6, 2018 from an altitude of about 36 miles (58...

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NASA image: Titan Radar Swath T-48 Flyby - Dec. 5, 2008
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Dec 5, 2008

Titan Radar Swath T-48 Flyby - Dec. 5, 2008

This image was obtained by NASA's Cassini radar instrument during a flyby on Dec. 5, 2008. Equatorial Anti-Saturnian...

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NASA image: Map of Ceres' Bright Spots
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Dec 12, 2017

Map of Ceres' Bright Spots

This map from NASA's Dawn mission shows locations of bright material on dwarf planet Ceres. There are more than 300...

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NASA image: Fracture Pattern Near Cerealia Facula
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Jul 5, 2018

Fracture Pattern Near Cerealia Facula

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 5, 2018 from an altitude of about 33 miles (54...

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NASA image: Detail of the Vinalia Faculae in Occator Crater
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Jul 1, 2018

Detail of the Vinalia Faculae in Occator Crater

his image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 1, 2018 from an altitude of about 29 miles (46 kilometers)....

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NASA image: Flight Over Occator (Animation)
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Dec 15, 2016

Flight Over Occator (Animation)

This frame from a video shows a flyover of the intriguing crater named Occator on dwarf planet Ceres. Occator is...

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NASA image: Cerealia Facula Pit and Dome in 3-D
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Nov 15, 2018

Cerealia Facula Pit and Dome in 3-D

Scientists created this stereo view, called an anaglyph, with two images of the same part of Ceres's surface taken...

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NASA image: Last Look: Ceres
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Nov 1, 2018

Last Look: Ceres

This photo of Ceres and the bright regions in Occator Crater was one of the last views NASA's Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: Stars on Occator's Floor
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Dec 27, 2018

Stars on Occator's Floor

These "stars" found on the floor of Ceres' Occator Crater belong to the Vinalia Faculae. The faculae are deposits of...

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NASA image: Base of Occator Crater's Eastern Wall Next to the Vinalia Faculae
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Sep 26, 2018

Base of Occator Crater's Eastern Wall Next to the Vinalia Faculae

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 23, 2018 from an altitude of about 84 miles (135...

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NASA image: Enhanced Color View of Ceres at Opposition
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May 22, 2017

Enhanced Color View of Ceres at Opposition

This enhanced color image of Ceres' surface was made from data obtained on April 29, 2017, when NASA's Dawn...

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NASA image: Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby
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Aug 19, 2005

Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby

This map of Titan's surface illustrates the regions that will be imaged by Cassini during the spacecraft's close...

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NASA image: Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Hydrothermal Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres
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Aug 10, 2020

Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Hydrothermal Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres

The Dawn spacecraft captured these stereo images of Occator Crater on the dwarf planet Ceres in 2018. This view is...

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NASA image: Occator's "Mesa" in 3-D
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Nov 15, 2018

Occator's "Mesa" in 3-D

Scientists created this stereo view, called an anaglyph, with two images of the same part of Ceres's surface taken...

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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.
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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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