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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: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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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...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 6
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Apr 19, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 6

An artist’s concept of NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft orbiting Earth, showing a...

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NASA image: The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 4
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Mar 18, 2009

The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Number 4

Number 4 in the Top 5 Solar Discoveries: The Seasons of the Sun. This talks about the discovery and importance of...

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NASA image: Solar array
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Sep 17, 2016

Solar array

View of golden solar array with Earth limb in the background taken by the Expedition 49 crew.

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
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Apr 8, 2024

Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans

Under mostly overcast skies, the Moon passes in front of the Sun as a partial solar eclipse approaches 85% in New...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
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Apr 8, 2024

Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans

Under mostly overcast skies, the Moon passes in front of the Sun as a partial solar eclipse approaches 85% in New...

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NASA image: Astronauts Share Tips for Viewing a Total Solar Eclipse
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Mar 30, 2024

Astronauts Share Tips for Viewing a Total Solar Eclipse

Astronauts Stephen Bowen, Woody Hoburg, Frank Rubio and Sultan Alneyadi are on a mission to get you ready for the...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
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Apr 8, 2024

Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans

Civil Air Patrol cadets (L to R) Gabrielle Griffith, Ronald Ecklund, and Alongkorn Lafargue of the Alvin Callander...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
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Apr 8, 2024

Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans

Civil Air Patrol cadets (L to R) Benjamin Errington, Caden Thomas, and Isabelle Cooper of the Alvin Callander...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
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Apr 8, 2024

Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans

Civil Air Patrol cadets (L to R) Benjamin Errington, Caden Thomas, and Isabelle Cooper of the Alvin Callander...

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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...

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NASA image: An EPIC View of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 22, 2017

An EPIC View of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) tracked the path of the total solar eclipse across North America on...

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NASA image: Solar Farm at KSC
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Apr 5, 2021

Solar Farm at KSC

Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar Energy Center is a 74.5 megawatt solar site, spanning 491 acres...

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NASA image: Candidate Solar Array Materials
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Dec 3, 2015

Candidate Solar Array Materials

Candidate Solar Array Materials

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NASA image: Perovskite Solar Cells
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Oct 7, 2019

Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite Solar Cells

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NASA image: Candidate Solar Array Materials
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Dec 3, 2015

Candidate Solar Array Materials

Candidate Solar Array Materials

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NASA image: Candidate Solar Array Materials
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Dec 3, 2015

Candidate Solar Array Materials

Candidate Solar Array Materials

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NASA image: Candidate Solar Array Materials
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Dec 3, 2015

Candidate Solar Array Materials

Candidate Solar Array Materials

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Madras, Oregon on Monday, Aug. 21,...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Madras, Oregon on Monday, Aug. 21,...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

This composite image of nine pictures shows the progression of a partial solar eclipse near Banner, Wyoming on...

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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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