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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: Near the Ringplane
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May 17, 2005

Near the Ringplane

Near the Ringplane

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NASA image: Night Side Ringplane
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Dec 1, 2004

Night Side Ringplane

Night Side Ringplane

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NASA image: Across the Dark Ringplane
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Aug 2, 2007

Across the Dark Ringplane

The Cassini spacecraft skims past Saturn ringplane at a low angle, spotting two ring moons on the far side

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NASA image: Moon Patrol
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Dec 24, 2007

Moon Patrol

This colorful view, taken from edge-on with the ringplane, contains four of Saturn's attendant moons. Tethys (1,071...

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NASA image: Dim Rings
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Nov 2, 2006

Dim Rings

Saturn rings are dark and elusive in this view from high above the ringplane, but their shadows on the planet give...

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NASA image: Night Lights
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Jul 25, 2006

Night Lights

The Cassini spacecraft looks across the unlit ringplane as Mimas glides silently in front of Dione

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NASA image: Spoke Siblings
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Feb 14, 2007

Spoke Siblings

This group of spokes in Saturn B ring extends over more than 5,000 kilometers 3,100 miles radially across the ringplane

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NASA image: Waving to Janus
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Jul 5, 2007

Waving to Janus

Cassini gazes down toward Saturn unilluminated ringplane to find Janus hugging the outer edge of rings

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NASA image: Shadow Freckle
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May 4, 2010

Shadow Freckle

Appearing like a freckle on the face of Saturn, a shadow from the moon Enceladus blemishes the planet just below the...

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NASA image: Lost Among Rings
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Jan 19, 2010

Lost Among Rings

Pan is nearly lost within Saturn rings in this view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft of a small section of the...

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NASA image: Clinging to the Rings
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Feb 16, 2006

Clinging to the Rings

This fortunate view sights along Saturn ringplane to capture three moons aligned in a row: Dione at left, Prometheus...

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NASA image: Taking a Bite Out of Tethys
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Mar 14, 2006

Taking a Bite Out of Tethys

Dione steps in front of Tethys for a few minutes in an occultation, or mutual event. These events occur frequently...

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NASA image: Still Alive
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May 12, 2014

Still Alive

This view, acquired by NASA Cassini spacecraft, looks toward the unilluminated side of Saturn rings from about 47...

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NASA image: Scene Seen in the Near-Infrared
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Nov 20, 2009

Scene Seen in the Near-Infrared

NASA Cassini spacecraft camera looks in near-infrared light at a dramatic view of Saturn, its ringplane and the...

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NASA image: South on Saturn
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Mar 16, 2007

South on Saturn

From beneath the ringplane, the Cassini spacecraft takes stock of Saturn southern skies and peeks through the rings...

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NASA image: Stretched Shadow
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Mar 5, 2010

Stretched Shadow

The shadow of Saturn moon Dione, cast onto the planet, is elongated in dramatic fashion in this image captured by...

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NASA image: Ring-Hugging Moons
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May 10, 2006

Ring-Hugging Moons

Epimetheus floats in the distance below center, showing only the barest hint of its irregular shape. Pandora hides...

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NASA image: A Sight to Behold
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Jun 9, 2006

A Sight to Behold

This view was taken from above the ringplane and looks toward the unlit side of the rings. Here, the probe gazes...

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NASA image: Choosing Sides
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Dec 27, 2005

Choosing Sides

Cassini has Mimas and Pandora on its side as it gazes across the ringplane at distant Tethys. The two smaller moons...

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NASA image: Gas Giant, Mini Moon
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Feb 15, 2010

Gas Giant, Mini Moon

The diminutive moon Mimas can be found hiding in the middle of this view of a crescent of Saturn bisected by rings...

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NASA image: Dione Distorted Shadow
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Jan 13, 2010

Dione Distorted Shadow

Dione shadow is elongated as it is cast onto the round shape of Saturn in this image taken by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Mimas Stretched Shadow
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Apr 22, 2010

Mimas Stretched Shadow

The shadow of Saturn moon Mimas is elongated across the planet in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. The moon...

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NASA image: Serenity Above, Tempests Below
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Jan 10, 2006

Serenity Above, Tempests Below

Whiffs of cloud dance in Saturn atmosphere, while the dim crescent of Rhea 1,528 kilometers, or 949 miles across...

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NASA image: Brilliant Blip Beyond Saturn
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Apr 16, 2010

Brilliant Blip Beyond Saturn

The highly reflective moon Enceladus appears as a bright dot beyond a crescent Saturn in this image from 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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