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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: AIA red 2 (00116)
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Dec 8, 2017

AIA red 2 (00116)

A detail view of a filament launch in the SDO AIA 304 band. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SVS/SDO To read more about this...

GSFC
NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
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Apr 23, 2021

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of seven aboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the sun at...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
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Apr 23, 2021

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of seven aboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the sun at...

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NASA image: AIA red 2 (00136)
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Dec 8, 2017

AIA red 2 (00136)

A detail view of a filament launch in the SDO AIA 304 band. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SVS/SDO To read more about this...

GSFC
NASA image: AIA red 2 (00194)
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Dec 8, 2017

AIA red 2 (00194)

A detail view of a filament launch in the SDO AIA 304 band. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SVS/SDO To read more about this...

GSFC
NASA image: View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon
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Feb 5, 1971

View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon

AS14-66-9306 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A front view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM), which reflects a circular flare...

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NASA image: Mid-level Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Mid-level Solar Flare

SDO View of M7.3 Class Solar Flare on Oct. 2, 2014 NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of an M7.3...

GSFC
NASA image: Fall 2011 Eclipse Season Begins
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Dec 8, 2017

Fall 2011 Eclipse Season Begins

The Fall 2011 eclipse season started on September 11, 2011. Here is an AIA 304 image from 0658 UT. SDO has eclipse...

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NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: Fall 2011 Eclipse Season Begins
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Dec 8, 2017

Fall 2011 Eclipse Season Begins

The Fall 2011 eclipse season started on September 11. Here is an AIA 171 image from 0657 UT with the first eclipse!...

GSFC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit

On June 5, 2012, Hinode captured this stunning view of the transit of Venus -- the last instance of this rare...

GSFC
NASA image: X4 Flare was no Shrimp
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Dec 8, 2017

X4 Flare was no Shrimp

An active region at the edge of the Sun blew out an X4 flare (one of the largest of the solar cycle) and a coronal...

GSFC
NASA image: Twisting Blob of Plasma
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Dec 8, 2017

Twisting Blob of Plasma

A twisted blob of solar material – a hot, charged gas called plasma – can be seen erupting off the side of the sun...

GSFC
NASA image: Mid-level Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Mid-level Solar Flare

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured these images of a solar flare on Oct. 2, 2014. The solar flare is the...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Jets Chase The Total Solar Eclipse
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Jul 25, 2017

NASA Jets Chase The Total Solar Eclipse

For most viewers, the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse will last less than two and half minutes. But for one team...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere
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Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere

NASA scientists and engineers named their new CubeSat after the mythological Norse god of the dawn. Now, just days...

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NASA image: Glare on the Window
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Mar 5, 2018

Glare on the Window

In this image, NASA's Cassini sees Saturn and its rings through a haze of Sun glare on the camera lens. If you could...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Shadow Line
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Shadow Line

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

GSFC
NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Librating Moon
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Librating Moon

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

GSFC
NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Moon View
Video
Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Moon View

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

GSFC
NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen, AA for science mission directorate explains to Lesa Roe, acting deputy administrator, how...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Eclipse Closeup
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Eclipse Closeup

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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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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