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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: Global Topographic Map of Titan
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May 15, 2013

Global Topographic Map of Titan

Using data from NASA Cassini spacecraft, scientists have created the first global topographic map of Saturn moon...

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NASA image: NEOWISE Wise to Comet Lovejoy
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Mar 26, 2015

NEOWISE Wise to Comet Lovejoy

NASA NEOWISE spacecraft viewed comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy for a second time on January 30, 2015, as the comet passed...

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NASA image: Up Close With a Solar Panel on Psyche
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Mar 7, 2022

Up Close With a Solar Panel on Psyche

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California examines a panel on Psyche's stowed solar...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Prelaunch News Conference

From left, Cesar Garcia, Solar Orbiter Project manager, European Space Agency; Ian Walters, Solar Orbiter Project...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Prelaunch News Conference

From left, Cesar Garcia, Solar Orbiter Project Manager, European Space Agency; Ian Walters, Solar Orbiter Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6481
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians move...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6483
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians lower...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6482
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Nov 19, 2009

KSC-2009-6482

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power
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Aug 29, 2018

Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power

NASA Glenn researcher Tim Peshek shows off a new type of ultrathin solar cell, known as a ‘perovskite’ because of...

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NASA image: Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power
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Aug 29, 2018

Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power

NASA Glenn researcher Tim Peshek shows off a new type of ultrathin solar cell, known as a ‘perovskite’ because of...

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NASA image: Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power
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Aug 29, 2018

Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power

NASA Glenn researcher Tim Peshek shows off a new type of ultrathin solar cell, known as a ‘perovskite’ because of...

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: MinXSS CubeSat Brings New Information to Study of Solar Flares
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Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: MinXSS CubeSat Brings New Information to Study of Solar Flares

Along with the visible light and warmth constantly emitted by our sun comes a whole spectrum of X-ray and...

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NASA image: Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Divides Earth and Moon
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Divides Earth and Moon

art001e001713 (Nov. 29, 2022) Orion’s solar arrays split the difference between Earth and the Moon on flight day 14...

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NASA image: Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Divides Earth and Moon
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Divides Earth and Moon

art001e001712 (Nov. 29, 2022) Orion’s solar arrays split the difference between Earth and the Moon on flight day 14...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner CST-100
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Oct 17, 2016

Boeing's Starliner CST-100

Engineers work with the solar array for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft at Spectrolab in Sylmar, California....

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NASA image: Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Splits Earth and Moon
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Splits Earth and Moon

art001m1013331009 (Nov. 29, 2022) Orion’s solar arrays split the distance between Earth and the Moon on flight day...

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NASA image: ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch
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Feb 21, 2024

ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch

Craig Turczynski, and Mario Perez install the solar panels on the +Y and -Y axis of Advanced Composite Solar Sail...

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NASA image: ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch
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Feb 23, 2024

ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch

Mario Perez, back, holds the deployable solar panel as Craig Turczynski, left, secures it to the Advanced Composite...

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NASA image: Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Divides Earth and Moon
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 14: Orion's Solar Array Divides Earth and Moon

art001e001714 (Nov. 29, 2022) Orion’s solar arrays split the difference between Earth and the Moon on flight day 14...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner CST-100
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Jul 29, 2016

Boeing's Starliner CST-100

The solar arrays for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft are seen at Spectrolab in Sylmar, California. The solar...

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NASA image: California Solar Farms
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Apr 2, 2015

California Solar Farms

On February 15, 2015 the Desert Sunlight solar project in California’s Mojave Desert became operational. This image...

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NASA image: Rare Encircling Filament
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Nov 8, 2017

Rare Encircling Filament

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory came across an oddity this week that the spacecraft has rarely observed before: a...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll
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Dec 6, 2017

Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe passed laser illumination testing the week of Nov. 27, 2017. During this test, each...

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NASA image: KSC-97DC1286
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Aug 19, 1997

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Final prelaunch preparations are made at Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, for liftoff of the Boeing...

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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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