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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: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here is an up-close view of solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

This is the crew insignia for STS-97 which delivered, assembled, and activated the U.S. electrical power system...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 4, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Giving scientists their first look, Chandra observed x-rays produced by fluorescent radiation from oxygen atoms of...

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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: Brayton Cycle Power System in the Space Power Facility
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Jul 23, 1969

Brayton Cycle Power System in the Space Power Facility

Set up of a Brayton Cycle Power System test in the Space Power Facility’s massive vacuum chamber at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1092
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Jul 19, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) worker Mary Reaves mates connectors on a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG)...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1069
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Jul 18, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) workers David Rice, at left, and Johnny Melendez rotate a radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1094
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Jul 19, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employees bolt a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) onto the Cassini...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1064
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Jul 18, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) workers carefully roll into place a platform with a second radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1089
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Jul 19, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employees Norm Schwartz, at left, and George Nakatsukasa transfer one of three...

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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: A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover
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Oct 30, 2019

A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover

An engineer working on NASA's Mars 2020 mission uses a solar intensity probe to measure and compare the amount of...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig113
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Nov 30, 2000

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A rising sun illuminates the coastal waters beyond Space Shuttle Endeavour, poised for launch on Nov. 30 at about...

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NASA image: Opposing Solar Prominences
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Nov 19, 2018

Opposing Solar Prominences

Two solar prominences, directly at opposite sides of the Sun, rose up, twisted around, and fell apart at roughly the...

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NASA image: Eruptive Prominence
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruptive Prominence

Large, eruptive prominence in He II at 304Å, with an image of the Earth added for size comparison. This prominence...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing
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Dec 6, 2017

Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe passed laser illumination testing the week of Nov. 27, 2017. During this test, each...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1195
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3 (at top), a component of the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1194
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, an element of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1198
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, a component of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1199
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, a component of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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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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