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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: An EPIC View of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 22, 2017

An EPIC View of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) tracked the path of the total solar eclipse across North America on...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

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NASA image: 1971 Aeronautics and Space Highlights
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Jun 22, 2020

1971 Aeronautics and Space Highlights

These highlights include Mariner orbit of Mars, Interplanetary Monitoring Platform, Orbiting Solar Observatory,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5295
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Oct 1, 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-06pd1150
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians check the STEREO...

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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of the Boeing Delta II rocket, slated to launch NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1152
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians check the STEREO...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1148
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the STEREO spacecraft "B" is being...

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NASA image: SOHO Celebrates 20 Years of Space-based Science
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Dec 1, 2015

SOHO Celebrates 20 Years of Space-based Science

After 20 years in space, ESA and NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, or SOHO, is still going strong....

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NASA image: From the Sun with Love
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Dec 8, 2017

From the Sun with Love

This Solar Dynamics Observatory image of the Sun taken on February 1, 2013 in extreme ultraviolet light captures a...

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NASA image: 1400898
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Jul 1, 2014

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THE SOLAR PROBE PLUS CUP INSTRUMENT WILL BE PART OF THE SOLAR PROBE PLUS MISSION TO STUDY THE SUN. THE CUP WILL FLY...

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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: Brief Outburst
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Mar 11, 2015

Brief Outburst

The Sun blew out a coronal mass ejection along with part of a solar filament over a three-hour period (Feb. 24,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1149
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician works a guideline to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1153
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians check the STEREO...

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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Investigating the Life of Comet ISON

Comet ISON comes in from the bottom right and moves out toward the upper right, growing more faint, in this...

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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: 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: KSC-06pd2281
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Oct 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2276
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Oct 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2263
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Oct 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a convoy of escorts, the STEREO spacecraft is transported to Launch Pad 17-B on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2277
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Oct 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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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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