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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: One Small Flare
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Feb 15, 2018

One Small Flare

The sun's only visible active region sputtered and spurted and eventually unleashed a small (C-class) flare (Feb. 7,...

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NASA image: Holiday Lights on the Sun
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Dec 22, 2014

Holiday Lights on the Sun

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 7:24 p.m. EST on Dec. 19, 2014. NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory Captured Trio of Solar Flares April 2-3
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory Captured Trio of Solar Flares April 2-3

The sun emitted a trio of mid-level solar flares on April 2-3, 2017. The first peaked at 4:02 a.m. EDT on April 2,...

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NASA image: Late Summer M5 Solar Flare - August, 24, 2014
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Aug 25, 2014

Late Summer M5 Solar Flare - August, 24, 2014

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 2, 2001

Space Science

The largest solar flare ever recorded occurred at 4:51 p.m. EDT, on Monday, April 2, 2001. as Observed by the Solar...

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NASA image: Graceful Eruption
Video
Apr 4, 2014

Graceful Eruption

On April 2, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 10:05 a.m. EDT, and NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Sun Release M8.7-Class Solar Flare on Dec. 17, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Release M8.7-Class Solar Flare on Dec. 17, 2014

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a mid-level solar flare – as seen in the bright flash in...

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NASA image: Sun Release M8.7-Class Solar Flare on Dec. 17, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Release M8.7-Class Solar Flare on Dec. 17, 2014

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a mid-level solar flare – as seen in the bright flash in...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain

On July 24, 2016, NASA’s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, captured a mid-level solar flare: a sudden...

GSFC
NASA image: Firework Flare
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Jul 9, 2014

Firework Flare

This movie from NASA’s SDO shows a solar flare — the bright light on the left side of the sun — on July 8, 2014. An...

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NASA image: Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days
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Jun 10, 2014

Sun Emits 3 X-class Flares in 2 Days

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 7:42 a.m. EDT on June 10, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares
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Oct 24, 2014

Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 5:40 p.m. EDT on Oct. 24, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - SOLAR FLARES
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Mar 1, 1974

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - SOLAR FLARES

S74-18098 (1974) --- Graphical representation of an ultraviolet photograph depicting a solar flare, using the Skylab...

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NASA image: Space Weather Vocabulary
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Feb 26, 2013

Space Weather Vocabulary

We are all familiar with weather on Earth, but how much do you know about weather in space? Suitable for all ages,...

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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: NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Full Disk]
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Dec 8, 2017

C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Full Disk]

NASA image release Sept 9, 2010 Just as sunspot 1105 was turning away from Earth on Sept. 8, the active region...

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NASA image: C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Detail]

NASA image release Sept 9, 2010 Just as sunspot 1105 was turning away from Earth on Sept. 8, the active region...

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NASA image: SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare
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Jan 30, 2014

SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare

On Jan 30, 2014, beginning at 8:31 a.m EST, the moon moved between NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, 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: NuSTAR Stares at the Sun
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Jul 8, 2015

NuSTAR Stares at the Sun

Flaring, active regions of our sun are highlighted in this image combining observations from several telescopes....

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NASA image: A Slice of Light: How IRIS Observes the Sun
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Jun 26, 2015

A Slice of Light: How IRIS Observes the Sun

On June 27, 2013, NASA launched IRIS, the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph. IRIS gives us our first detailed...

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NASA image: GRIPS test in the B-2
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May 7, 2015

GRIPS test in the B-2

The Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar flares (GRIPS) instrument is installed in the B-2 vacuum chamber for a...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 5
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Feb 11, 2015

SDO: Year 5

February 11, 2015 marks five years in space for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which provides incredibly...

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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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