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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: KSC-2009-6908
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4026
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Jul 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers check the fittings of the hoist...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6912
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vertical Integration Facility at Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4021
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Jul 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers stand by as a hoist moves NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6434
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to offload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6903
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Centaur upper stage for the Atlas V rocket scheduled to launch NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6446
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Centaur second stage for the Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6441
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a crane lowers the Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6439
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a crane prepares to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6910
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: Phoenix Prominence Eruption
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May 1, 2015

Phoenix Prominence Eruption

Over a six-hour period on April 21, 2015, NASA's Solar Dyanmics Observatory (SDO) observed a wing-like prominence...

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NASA image: April 2017 Solar Flare Trio
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Apr 3, 2017

April 2017 Solar Flare Trio

The sun emitted a trio of mid-level solar flares on April 2-3, 2017. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which...

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NASA image: Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days
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Jun 10, 2014

Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 7:42 a.m. EDT on June 10, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: 2016 Eclipse: Preparation
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Mar 3, 2016

2016 Eclipse: Preparation

Solar scientists Natchimuthuk Gopalswamy, Nelson Reginal, Eric Christian, and Sarah Jaeggli discuss the 2016 eclipse...

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NASA image: Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares
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Oct 24, 2014

Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 5:40 p.m. EDT on Oct. 24, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare on Dec. 4, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare on Dec. 4, 2014

The sun emitted a solar flare on Dec. 4, 2014, seen as the flash of light in this image from NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4588
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4591
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., an engineer monitors the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4589
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., an engineer monitors the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4587
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4590
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: The Best Observed X-class Flare
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May 7, 2014

The Best Observed X-class Flare

On March 29, 2014 the sun released an X-class flare. It was observed by NASA's Interface Region Imaging...

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NASA image: SDO Pick of the Week
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Pick of the Week

Magnetic arcs of solar material spewing from our favorite sphere of hot plasma, the sun. Magnetic arcs of solar...

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NASA image: NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica
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Feb 23, 2017

NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica

For 12 days in January 2016, a football-field-sized balloon with a telescope hanging beneath it floated 24 miles...

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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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