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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.

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Space Freighter With One of Two Solar Arrays Deployed
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Jul 12, 2024

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Space Freighter With One of Two Solar Arrays Deployed

iss071e329922 (July 12, 2024) -- The cymbal-shaped solar array, deployed on Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space...

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NASA image: Views of the starboard P6 Truss solar array during STS-97
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Dec 5, 2000

Views of the starboard P6 Truss solar array during STS-97

STS097-702-070 (3 December 2000) --- An astronaut inside Endeavour's crew cabin used a handheld 70mm camera to...

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NASA image: AMS-02, radiator panel and solar array seen by EHDC1
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Apr 15, 2018

AMS-02, radiator panel and solar array seen by EHDC1

iss055e024025 (4/15/2018) - View of a radiator pane, solar array and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer - 02 (AMS-02)...

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NASA image: S5 Solar Array Wing (SAW) and European Laboratory Columbus
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Mar 18, 2009

S5 Solar Array Wing (SAW) and European Laboratory Columbus

S119-E-006617 (18 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s atmosphere, a portion of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 25, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-41D onboard photo shows the Solar Array Experiment (SAE) panel deployment for the Office of Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test and deploy the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station
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Jun 22, 1973

Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station

This view of the Skylab Orbital Space Station was taken from the Skylab 2 Command/Service Module during it's initial...

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NASA image: View of the Skylab 1 space station cluster from the Skylab 2 Command Module
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May 25, 1973

View of the Skylab 1 space station cluster from the Skylab 2 Command Module

S73-27182 (25 May 1973) --- A close-up view of the Skylab 1 space station cluster can be seen in this reproduction...

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NASA image: TESS Spacecraft Solar Panel Array Deployment Testing
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Feb 21, 2018

TESS Spacecraft Solar Panel Array Deployment Testing

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the solar...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen
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Aug 15, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen

Technicians align, install, and then extend the second set of solar arrays, measuring 46.5 feet (14.2 meters) long...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen
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Aug 15, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen

Technicians align, install, and then extend the second set of solar arrays, measuring 46.5 feet (14.2 meters) long...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen
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Aug 15, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen

Technicians align, install, and then extend the second set of solar arrays, measuring 46.5 feet (14.2 meters) long...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-86-048 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave (foreground) and Jeffrey A. Hoffman are pictured near...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating

art002m1200912231B (April 1, 2026) - A few minutes into the fight of NASA’s Artemis II mission is a view of the...

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NASA image: Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06052 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-002 (4 Dec 1993) --- This view, backdropped against the blackness of space shows one of two original Solar...

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NASA image: HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-003 (4 Dec 1993) --- This medium close-up view of one of two original Solar Arrays (SA) on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 7, 1993

HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-020 (7 Dec 1993) --- This close-up view of one of two Solar Arrays (SA) on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

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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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