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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-2009-4265
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Jul 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4061
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., begin work to lower the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4263
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Jul 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4268
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Jul 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4267
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Jul 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4060
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., begin work to lower the...

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NASA image: HD Close up of March 6th X5.4 Flare
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Mar 7, 2012

HD Close up of March 6th X5.4 Flare

The sun erupted with one of the largest solar flares of this solar cycle on March 6, 2012 at 7PM ET. ?This flare was...

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NASA image: Gradient Sun
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Oct 18, 2012

Gradient Sun

Watching a particularly beautiful movie of the sun helps show how the lines between science and art can sometimes...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Sees Lunar Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Sees Lunar Transit

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of the moon crossing in front of its view of the sun on Jan....

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NASA image: Sungrazers Galore
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Feb 6, 2013

Sungrazers Galore

Before 1979, there were less than a dozen known sungrazing comets. As of December 2012, we know of 2,500. Why did...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1751
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Phillip Chamberlin, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center deputy project scientist for the Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1731
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Visibility of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1752
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dean Pesnell, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center project scientist for the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1743
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Visibility of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1753
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Barbara Thompson, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center deputy project scientist for the Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1750
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientists for the Solar Dynamics Observatory watch its...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Sees a Solar Flare and a Lunar Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Sees a Solar Flare and a Lunar Transit

A solar flare erupts on Jan. 30, 2014, as seen by the bright flash on the left side of the sun, captured here by...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Sees Giant Filament on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Sees Giant Filament on the Sun

A dark line snaked across the lower half of the sun on Feb.10, 2015, as seen in this image from NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Mid-level Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Mid-level Solar Flare

SDO View of M7.3 Class Solar Flare on Oct. 2, 2014 NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of an M7.3...

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NASA image: Tight Loops Close-Up
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Dec 8, 2017

Tight Loops Close-Up

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) zoomed in almost to its maximum level to watch tight, bright loops and much...

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NASA image: Sun Shreds Its Own Eruption
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Aug 11, 2017

Sun Shreds Its Own Eruption

On September 30, 2014, multiple NASA observatories watched what appeared to be the beginnings of a solar eruption. A...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2018
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Mar 9, 2018

Solar Highlights of 2018

Using data from three different satellites, scientists have developed new models that recreate, in 3-D, CMEs and...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Catches a Double Photobomb
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Catches a Double Photobomb

On Sept. 13, 2015, as NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, kept up its constant watch on the sun, its view was...

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NASA image: Mercury Transit (Composite Image)
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Dec 8, 2017

Mercury Transit (Composite Image)

On May 9, 2016, Mercury passed directly between the sun and Earth. This event – which happens about 13 times each...

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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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