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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: ISS Solar Transit
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Oct 7, 2018

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of three onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

The Moon is seen as it begins to pass in front of the Sun during a total solar eclipse in Kerrville, TX on Monday,...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Baily's Beads effect is seen as the moon makes its final move over the sun during the total solar eclipse on...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
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Oct 7, 2018

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of three onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun at the point of the maximum of the partial solar eclipse near Banner,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, was one of four major...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Diamond Ring effect is seen as the moon makes its final move over the sun during the total solar eclipse on...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun just before totality during a solar eclipse in Kerrville, TX on Monday,...

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NASA image: Coronal Hole Facing Earth
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May 15, 2018

Coronal Hole Facing Earth

An extensive equatorial coronal hole has rotated so that it is now facing Earth (May 2-4, 2018). The dark coronal...

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NASA image: Celestial Object 2016 WF9, a NEOWISE Discovery Artist Concept
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Dec 29, 2016

Celestial Object 2016 WF9, a NEOWISE Discovery Artist Concept

An artist rendition of 2016 WF9 as it passes Jupiter orbit inbound toward the sun....

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NASA image: iss066m263471712_Expedition_66_PAO_KCRG_Kitsap_211213
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Dec 13, 2021

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NASA ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS MISSION WITH KCRG-TV AND KITSAP SUN NEWSPAPER Aboard the International Space Station, NASA...

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NASA image: Blasting CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Blasting CME

This LASCO C2 image, taken 8 January 2002, shows a widely spreading coronal mass ejection (CME) as it blasts more...

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NASA image: Wavelength Comparison
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Oct 27, 2016

Wavelength Comparison

The difference in features that are visible in different wavelengths of extreme ultraviolet light can be stunning as...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite STEREO
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite STEREO

An artist's concept of STEREO surrounding the sun. Credit: NASA To read more about STEREO go to:...

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NASA image: MMS Mission Trailer
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May 15, 2014

MMS Mission Trailer

In March 2015, NASA will launch four identical spacecraft to study how magnetic fields around Earth connect and...

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NASA image: Somersaulting CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Somersaulting CME

NASA image acquired May 30, 2011 On May 30, 2011, the STEREO Behind spacecraft caught a prominence in the process of...

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NASA image: Giant Sunspot Erupts on October 24, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Giant Sunspot Erupts on October 24, 2014

Active region AR 12192 on the sun erupted with a strong flare on Oct. 24, 2014, as seen in the bright light of this...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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May 30, 2014

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged off the side of the sun on May 9, 2014, and NASA's newest solar observatory...

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NASA image: Burst around the Corner
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Dec 8, 2017

Burst around the Corner

NASA image captured January 2, 2012 To view a video of this event go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/6648724193 The...

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NASA image: Comet ISON Seen Coming and Going
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet ISON Seen Coming and Going

"Timelapse" series of images of comet ISON as viewed by ESA/NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, or...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Time Lapse
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Time Lapse

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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NASA image: lSON_C2_1128_1248_1129_316_SDOAIA171_1128_165924_full
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Dec 8, 2017

lSON_C2_1128_1248_1129_316_SDOAIA171_1128_165924_full

This view captures the transformation of Comet ISON as it rounded the sun. It combines 60 SOHO C2 frames in which...

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NASA image: Filament Burst [still]
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Dec 8, 2017

Filament Burst [still]

A bright solar prominence rose up from the Sun and twisted around in about a six-hour period (Apr. 21, 2015). While...

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NASA image: Spasmodic Active Region
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Dec 8, 2017

Spasmodic Active Region

An active region that was rotating out of view off the sun's western limb, displayed a dazzling variety of dozens 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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