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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: NASA's SDO Observes an X-class Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Observes an X-class Solar Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 1:01 a.m. EDT on Oct. 19, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory being released from the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Butterfly
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Mar 27, 2019

Space Butterfly

What looks like a red butterfly in space is in reality a nursery for hundreds of baby stars, revealed in this...

JPL
NASA image: GSFC-2011-0149-003
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May 2, 2011

GSFC-2011-0149-003

George Edward Alcorn, a pioneering African American physicist and engineer, is credited with dozens of inventions...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare [detail]

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming

These two radar images show the majestic Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, the oldest national park in the United...

JPL
NASA image: NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body
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May 20, 1969

NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body

The HL-10 was one of five heavyweight lifting-body designs flown at NASA's Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden...

AFRC
NASA image: X Marks the Spot: SDO Sees Reconnection
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Jul 15, 2013

X Marks the Spot: SDO Sees Reconnection

Two NASA spacecraft have provided the most comprehensive movie ever of a mysterious process at the heart of all...

GSFC
NASA image: Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph

Final still from Fermi video [bit.ly/Y2K4LN]. Credit: NASA/DOE/Fermi LAT Collaboration ----- NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray...

GSFC
NASA image: Chassis of NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Docks Safely
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Mar 29, 2021

Chassis of NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Docks Safely

The Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) Chassis of NASA's Psyche spacecraft is mounted onto a rotation fixture in High...

JPL
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jun 9, 2006

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

In the 19th century, astronomer V. M. Slipher first discovered a hat-like object that appeared to be rushing away...

MSFC
NASA image: SDO: Year 4
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Feb 11, 2014

SDO: Year 4

The sun is always changing and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is always watching. Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, SDO...

GSFC
NASA image: Fermi Bubble Graphic
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Bubble Graphic

NASA image release November 9, 2010 To view a video about this story go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5162413062...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Arrives at the Agency's JPL
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Mar 29, 2021

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Arrives at the Agency's JPL

A major component of NASA's Psyche spacecraft has been delivered to the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

JPL
NASA image: Sun Emits Mid-Level Flare on October 2, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits Mid-Level Flare on October 2, 2014

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 3:01 p.m. EDT on Oct. 2, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Swift Mission Observes Mega Flares from a Mini Star
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Swift Mission Observes Mega Flares from a Mini Star

Caption: DG CVn, a binary consisting of two red dwarf stars shown here in an artist's rendering, unleashed a series...

GSFC
NASA image: Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph

The LAT's sensitivity to gamma rays is greatest in the center of its wide field of view and decreases toward the...

GSFC
NASA image: Giant Sunspot Erupts on October 24, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Giant Sunspot Erupts on October 24, 2014

SDO AIA image of the X3.1 flare in 131 angstrom light from 21:43 UT on October 24, 2014. Credit:NASA/SDO More info:...

GSFC
NASA image: Fermi Bubble Graphic
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Bubble Graphic

NASA image release November 9, 2010 To view a video about this story go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5162413062...

GSFC
NASA image: PIXL Image of Salts in Bellegarde
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Sep 10, 2021

PIXL Image of Salts in Bellegarde

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its PIXL (Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry) instrument to analyze...

JPL
NASA image: Prospecting from Orbit
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Sep 4, 2017

Prospecting from Orbit

The combination of morphological and topographic information from stereo images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd1583
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Jun 2, 2008

KSC-08pd1583

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Debris is scattered across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center following launch of...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Welcomed Into JPL's High Bay 1
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Mar 29, 2021

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Welcomed Into JPL's High Bay 1

A major component of NASA's Psyche spacecraft has been delivered to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern...

JPL
NASA image: Earth-directed X-class flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Earth-directed X-class flare

An active region just about squarely facing Earth erupted with an X 1.6 flare (largest class) as well as a coronal...

GSFC
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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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