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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: Solar Power
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Apr 1, 2009

Solar Power

Solar Power

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NASA image: Solar Power on Mars
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Dec 5, 2005

Solar Power on Mars

Solar Power on Mars

JPL
NASA image: Solar Power Grid Unfurled
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May 26, 2008

Solar Power Grid Unfurled

Solar Power Grid Unfurled

JPL
NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record
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Sep 11, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record

The Pathfinder solar-powered remotely piloted aircraft climbs to a record-setting altitude of 50,567 feet during a...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record
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Sep 11, 1995

Pathfinder aircraft taking off - setting new solar powered altitude record

The Pathfinder solar-powered remotely piloted aircraft climbs to a record-setting altitude of 50,567 feet during a...

AFRC
NASA image: Solar Power, Seville, Spain
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Sep 1, 2009

Solar Power, Seville, Spain

The world largest solar power tower recently began operating outside Seville, Spain -- and it marks a historic...

JPL
NASA image: SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
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May 11, 1989

SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT

Testing of the Solar Dynamic Collector for Space Freedom. The solar dynamic power system includes a solar...

GRC
NASA image: With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony Frakowiak and researcher Tim Blackwell before its power-beamed demonstration flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony Frakowiak and researcher Tim Blackwell before its power-beamed demonstration flight.

With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a lightweight model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony...

AFRC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

In this view are solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar Energy Center – a...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

With the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building serving as the backdrop, a portion of the solar panels that make up...

KSC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here is an up-close view of solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar...

KSC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here is an up-close view of solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar...

KSC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here, with the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building in the background, is an up-close view of solar panels that are...

KSC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here is an up-close view of solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar...

KSC
NASA image: EC03-0058-2
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Mar 4, 2003

EC03-0058-2

Aerovironment technicians carefully line up attachments as a fuel cell electrical system is installed on the Helios...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: The Power of the Station's New Solar Arrays
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Nov 22, 2021

NASA ScienceCasts: The Power of the Station's New Solar Arrays

The new ISS Roll Out Solar Arrays (iROSA) being installed on the space station are providing power to the station...

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NASA image: Solar Collector Mirror for Brayton Power System
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Sep 23, 1966

Solar Collector Mirror for Brayton Power System

NASA’s Lewis Research Center conducted extensive research programs in the 1960s and 1970s to develop systems that...

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NASA image: EC99-45161-10
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Sep 8, 1999

EC99-45161-10

The Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at...

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NASA image: EC99-45161-8
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Sep 8, 1999

EC99-45161-8

The Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at...

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NASA image: EC99-45140-12
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Aug 18, 1999

EC99-45140-12

The Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at...

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NASA image: EC99-45161-9
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Sep 8, 1999

EC99-45161-9

The Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at...

AFRC
NASA image: EC99-45140-2
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Aug 18, 1999

EC99-45140-2

The Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at...

AFRC
NASA image: EC03-0058-6
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Mar 4, 2003

EC03-0058-6

Technicians for AeroVironment, Inc., jack up a pressure tank to the wing of the Helios Prototype solar-electric...

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NASA image: Pathfinder - closeup of flight preparation on lakebed at sunrise
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder - closeup of flight preparation on lakebed at sunrise

The Pathfinder solar-powered aircraft sits on Rogers Dry Lake at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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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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