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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: KSC-02pd2049
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Oct 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2044
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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23
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Aug 31, 2023

Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23

iss071-s-001 (Aug. 31, 2023) --- For nearly a quarter of a century the International Space Station (ISS) has hosted...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2041
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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The interstage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower on NASA's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1339
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Jun 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., carry a solar panel toward NASA’s...

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NASA image: How Solar Storms This Year Will Help Mars Astronauts in the Future (Mars Report - April 2024)
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Apr 29, 2024

How Solar Storms This Year Will Help Mars Astronauts in the Future (Mars Report - April 2024)

The Sun’s activity will be at its peak in 2024, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation...

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NASA image: NASA Releases Images of 1st Notable Solar Flare of 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases Images of 1st Notable Solar Flare of 2015

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 11:24 p.m. EST on Jan. 12, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Hundreds of miles off shore, the R/V Atlantis looks up while the crew of the C130 looks down. With teams on both...

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NASA image: n/a
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Mar 28, 1963

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The Saturn I (SA-4) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, March 28, 1963. The fourth launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Sun Unleashes Mid-level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Unleashes Mid-level Flare

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 2:23 EDT on June 22, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory,...

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NASA image: Sun Emits an X2.2 Flare on March 11, 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits an X2.2 Flare on March 11, 2015

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 12:22 p.m. EDT on March 11, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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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: A Significant Flare Surges Off the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

A Significant Flare Surges Off the Sun

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 1:48 p.m. EDT on Sept. 10, 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: Sun Emits Mid-Level Flare on October 2, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits Mid-Level Flare on October 2, 2014

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 3:01 p.m. EDT on Oct. 2, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's SDO Observes an X-class Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Observes an X-class Solar Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 1:01 a.m. EDT on Oct. 19, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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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

SDO AIA image of the X3.1 flare in 131 angstrom light from 21:43 UT on October 24, 2014. Credit:NASA/SDO More info:...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Shows Images of Significant Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Shows Images of Significant Solar Flare

Caption: An X-class solar flare erupted on the left side of the sun on the evening of Feb. 24, 2014. This composite...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00324
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Dec 22, 2005

KSC-05-S-00324

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, built in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Sun Emits an X2.2 Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits an X2.2 Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 12:22 p.m. EDT on March 11, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by STS-117 crewmember on Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 10, 2007

Earth Observation taken by STS-117 crewmember on Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06998 (10 June 2007) --- Polar Mesospheric Clouds are featured in this image photographed by a STS-117...

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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...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's SDO Sees a Solar Flare and a Lunar Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Sees a Solar Flare and a Lunar Transit

A solar flare erupts on Jan. 30, 2014, as seen by the bright flash on the left side of the sun, captured here by...

GSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 16, 1962

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn I (SA-3) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, November 16, 1962. The third...

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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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