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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: Active Region on the Sun Emits Another Flare
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Oct 23, 2012

Active Region on the Sun Emits Another Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare on Oct. 22, 2012, peaking at 11:17 p.m. EDT. The flare came from an active...

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NASA image: Sacra Mensa
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Nov 28, 2006

Sacra Mensa

Tectonic activity in this region has not only fractured the surface, but has tilted some of the fracture blocks

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NASA image: Bright Arcing Loops
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Jun 27, 2016

Bright Arcing Loops

Several arcing loops rotated into view and swirled above an active region, which gave us a nice profile view of the...

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NASA image: Stretched Loops
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Mar 16, 2017

Stretched Loops

When an active region rotated over to the edge of the sun, it presented us with a nice profile view of its elongated...

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NASA image: NIMS Views of a Jovian Hot
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Views of a Jovian Hot

These images, acquired December 17, 1996 by NASA Galileo orbiter, show a small portion of the equatorial region of...

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NASA image: Tempe Fossae
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Feb 23, 2012

Tempe Fossae

The cliff face in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft was created by tectonic activity and is located...

JPL
NASA image: Dynamic Loops in Profile
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Mar 28, 2017

Dynamic Loops in Profile

As an active region rotated into view, NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory was able to observe well-defined magnetic...

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NASA image: Two Weeks in the Life of a Sunspot
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Aug 4, 2017

Two Weeks in the Life of a Sunspot

On July 5, 2017, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory watched AR26665, an active region — an area of intense and...

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NASA image: Infrared Coronet Cluster
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Sep 13, 2007

Infrared Coronet Cluster

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows young stars plus diffuse emission from dust. The Corona Australis...

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NASA image: Organized Arches
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Jan 17, 2017

Organized Arches

Magnetic arcs of plasma that spiraled above two active regions held their shape fairly well over 18 hours (Jan....

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NASA image: Magnetic Coiling
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Jul 18, 2016

Magnetic Coiling

One broad active region sported a wonderful example of coiled magnetic field lines over almost a four-day period...

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NASA image: Weak Thrusts
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Jul 9, 2016

Weak Thrusts

One active region at the edge of the Sun pushed out about ten thrusts of plasma in just over a day long period (July...

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NASA image: NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning 4K View of April 17 Solar Flare
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Apr 26, 2016

NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning 4K View of April 17 Solar Flare

On April 17, 2016, an active region on the sun’s right side released a mid-level solar flare, captured here by...

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NASA image: NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning View of April 17 Solar Flare
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Apr 26, 2016

NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning View of April 17 Solar Flare

On April 17, 2016, an active region on the sun’s right side released a mid-level solar flare, captured here by...

GSFC
NASA image: Wind and Rock
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Mar 9, 2011

Wind and Rock

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey is located west of Zephyria Planum. Surfaces in this region have undergone...

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NASA image: Crescent of Changing Terrain
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May 20, 2010

Crescent of Changing Terrain

From a distant perspective, NASA Cassini spacecraft sees hints of the unusual surface of Saturn moon Enceladus, a...

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NASA image: Heading for the South Pole
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Oct 30, 2015

Heading for the South Pole

The south polar region of Saturn active, icy moon Enceladus awaits NASA Cassini spacecraft in this view, acquired on...

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NASA image: Colored Height and Shaded Relief, Kamchatka Peninsula
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Nov 14, 2002

Colored Height and Shaded Relief, Kamchatka Peninsula

Russia Kamchatka Peninsula, lying between the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean to the...

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NASA image: Features of Jupiter Great Red Spot
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Sep 7, 1997

Features of Jupiter Great Red Spot

This montage features activity in the turbulent region of Jupiter Great Red Spot GRS. Four sets of images of the GRS...

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NASA image: Volcanic Eruptions in Kamchatka
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Apr 30, 2007

Volcanic Eruptions in Kamchatka

One of the most volcanically active regions of the world is the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Siberia, Russia. It...

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NASA image: Spinning Saturn
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Mar 27, 2007

Spinning Saturn

This nighttime movie of the depths of the north pole of Saturn reveals a dynamic, active planet lurking underneath...

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NASA image: Wind Power
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Jan 26, 2010

Wind Power

This image of an area south of Olympus Mons shows a region where the wind has been an active agent in modifying the...

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NASA image: Soil Moisture Active Passive Satellite
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Jan 21, 2015

Soil Moisture Active Passive Satellite

Artist rendering of the Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP satellite. The width of the region scanned on Earth...

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NASA image: Cavi Angusti
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Jul 9, 2015

Cavi Angusti

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of Cavi Angusti, a region of depressions near...

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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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