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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: Mars At Opposition
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May 2, 1998

Mars At Opposition

Mars At Opposition

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NASA image: Rings At Opposition
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Jul 15, 2005

Rings At Opposition

Rings At Opposition

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NASA image: Opposition View
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Aug 3, 2005

Opposition View

Opposition View

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NASA image: At Opposition
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Jan 3, 2007

At Opposition

With the Sun directly behind Cassini, the spacecraft spies the opposition surge in Saturn inner A ring. The...

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NASA image: Mars Opposition and Equinox
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Jun 18, 2001

Mars Opposition and Equinox

Mars Opposition and Equinox

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NASA image: Opposition Surge: Sunlight Glinting off Mars
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Jun 15, 1998

Opposition Surge: Sunlight Glinting off Mars

Opposition Surge: Sunlight Glinting off Mars

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NASA image: Opposite Side of Callisto from Valhalla Impact
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Nov 29, 2001

Opposite Side of Callisto from Valhalla Impact

Opposite Side of Callisto from Valhalla Impact

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NASA image: Opposition Surge on the A Ring
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Aug 21, 2006

Opposition Surge on the A Ring

Two images of Saturn A and B ring showcase the opposition effect, a brightness surge that is visible on Saturn rings...

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NASA image: Opposition Surge on the B Ring
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Aug 21, 2006

Opposition Surge on the B Ring

Two images of Saturn A and B ring showcase the opposition effect, a brightness surge that is visible on Saturn rings...

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NASA image: Ceres During Opposition Surge.
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May 16, 2017

Ceres During Opposition Surge.

NASA's Dawn spacecraft successfully observed Ceres at opposition on April 29, 2017, taking images from a position...

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NASA image: Surging Onward
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Sep 14, 2006

Surging Onward

A brilliant spot of sunlight, the opposition effect, travels outward across the rings as the Cassini spacecraft...

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NASA image: Weird Terrain at the Antipode of Caloris
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Mar 24, 2009

Weird Terrain at the Antipode of Caloris

The area on the opposite side of Mercury from the large Caloris impact basin is home to uncommonly bumpy and grooved...

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NASA image: What's Up: October 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Oct 1, 2020

What's Up: October 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2020? Not one, but two, full moons; Mars at opposition; and finding...

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NASA image: Surging Across the Rings
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Jul 26, 2007

Surging Across the Rings

A surge in brightness appears on the rings directly opposite the Sun from the Cassini spacecraft. This "opposition...

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NASA image: Location of DAN on Curiosity
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Aug 21, 2012

Location of DAN on Curiosity

This image of NASA Curiosity rover shows the location of the two components of the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons...

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NASA image: Backwards Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 1, 1999

Backwards Spiral Galaxy

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a spiral galaxy that may rotate in the opposite direction...

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NASA image: Suncatcher
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Apr 30, 2007

Suncatcher

The rings of Saturn glow softly as sunlight from below wends its way through. Some of the Sun light bounces off the...

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NASA image: Through the Blinds
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Oct 30, 2006

Through the Blinds

The Cassini spacecraft gazes down through the dark side of Saturn rings toward the softly glowing planet. The night...

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NASA image: Undercover Jet Exposed
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Apr 4, 2011

Undercover Jet Exposed

This image layout shows two views of the same baby star from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. Spitzer view shows that...

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NASA image: Butterfly Ejecta
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Oct 18, 2012

Butterfly Ejecta

Butterfly ejecta is the name given when a crater has two lobes of ejecta on opposite sides, with little or no ejecta...

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NASA image: By the Pale Saturn-light
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Sep 23, 2013

By the Pale Saturn-light

Enceladus unusual plume is only easily visible when NASA Cassini spacecraft and the Sun are on opposite sides of...

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NASA image: Still from Processed Movie of Zonal Jets
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Nov 21, 2000

Still from Processed Movie of Zonal Jets

This image is one frame from a movie clip of cloud motions on Jupiter, from the side of the planet opposite to the...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2024

What's Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2024? This month, enjoy dazzling views of Venus as the "Evening...

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NASA image: Venus - Comparison of Left and Right Looking Views of Imdr Region
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Mar 14, 1996

Venus - Comparison of Left and Right Looking Views of Imdr Region

As NASA Magellan mission progressed, areas of Venus became accessible for a second look. During Magellan second...

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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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