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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: Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance
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Dec 11, 2018

Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance

The only active region observed this week appeared on Dec. 5, 2018 and grew into an average size display of dynamic...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Through the Eyes of NASA
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Through the Eyes of NASA

Watch with us as a total solar eclipse moves across Mexico, the United States and Canada. Weather permitting, people...

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NASA image: Watch the "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse (NASA Broadcast Trailer)
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Aug 28, 2023

Watch the "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse (NASA Broadcast Trailer)

On Oct. 14, 2023, a “ring of fire,” or annular, solar eclipse will travel from the Oregon coast to the Gulf of...

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NASA image: Solar Power
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Apr 1, 2009

Solar Power

Solar Power

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NASA image: Solar White
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Nov 20, 2017

Solar White

Robert Youngquist, Ph.D., tests a sample disk with a "Solar White" cryogenic selective surface coating with a flash...

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NASA image: NSYNC’s Lance Bass Shows How to Safely View an Annular Solar Eclipse
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Oct 6, 2023

NSYNC’s Lance Bass Shows How to Safely View an Annular Solar Eclipse

On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, the Moon will pass between the Earth and Sun, giving people across the United States an...

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NASA image: A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites
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Aug 17, 2017

A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites

Eclipses set the stage for historic science. NASA is taking advantage of the Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by funding 11...

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NASA image: Solar Golden Arches
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May 1, 2017

Solar Golden Arches

The magnetic field lines between a pair of active regions formed a beautiful set of swaying arches rising up above...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Bursts of Solar Material
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Bursts of Solar Material

Solar material repeatedly bursts from the sun in this close-up captured on July 9-10, 2016, by NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: The 5 KW, state-of-the-art solar demonstration site at NASA Dryden is validating earthly use of solar cells developed for NASA's Helios solar-electric aircraft.
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Nov 4, 2003

The 5 KW, state-of-the-art solar demonstration site at NASA Dryden is validating earthly use of solar cells developed for NASA's Helios solar-electric aircraft.

The 5 KW, state-of-the-art solar demonstration site at NASA Dryden is validating earthly use of solar cells...

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NASA image: Where is the Edge of the Solar System?
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Sep 17, 2017

Where is the Edge of the Solar System?

Where does the solar system end? It all depends on the criteria you are using. Based on where the planets end, you...

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NASA image: What Spacecraft Saw During the 2017 Solar Eclipse
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Aug 30, 2017

What Spacecraft Saw During the 2017 Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 21, 2017, a solar eclipse passed over North America. People throughout the continent experienced a partial...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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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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