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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: 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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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

The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun at the point of the maximum of the partial solar eclipse near Banner,...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Sunspot Turn Toward Earth
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Sunspot Turn Toward Earth

An active region on the sun — an area of intense and complex magnetic fields — has rotated into view on the sun and...

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NASA image: Quick Solar Outburst
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Oct 23, 2017

Quick Solar Outburst

A small eruption blew a bright, disjointed stream of plasma into space (Oct. 18, 2017). The source of the blast was...

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

Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll

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: 2017 Solar Eclipse Event
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Jun 11, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse Event

Marshall Space Flight Center employees view the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse at the center’s activities building....

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NASA image: First X-Class Solar Flares of 2013
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May 13, 2013

First X-Class Solar Flares of 2013

On May 13, 2013, the sun emitted an X2.8-class flare, peaking at 12:05 p.m. EDT. This is the the strongest X-class...

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NASA image: The Moon's Role in a Solar Eclipse
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Jul 21, 2017

The Moon's Role in a Solar Eclipse

While the sun is the main focus of a solar eclipse, our moon plays the most crucial role in creating this unique...

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NASA image: The Solar Storm, at Mercury
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Mar 9, 2012

The Solar Storm, at Mercury

The Solar Storm, at Mercury

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NASA image: Solar Eclipses…Daily
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Jul 12, 2005

Solar Eclipses…Daily

Solar Eclipses…Daily

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NASA image: The First Solar Day
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Oct 5, 2011

The First Solar Day

The First Solar Day

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NASA image: Dusty Solar Panels on Spirit
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Dec 10, 2007

Dusty Solar Panels on Spirit

Dusty Solar Panels on Spirit

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NASA image: Solar Power on Mars
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Dec 5, 2005

Solar Power on Mars

Solar Power on Mars

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NASA image: Mars and the Solar Wind
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Oct 13, 1997

Mars and the Solar Wind

Mars and the Solar Wind

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NASA image: Solar Power Grid Unfurled
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May 26, 2008

Solar Power Grid Unfurled

Solar Power Grid Unfurled

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NASA image: Solar System in Miniature
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Nov 21, 2007

Solar System in Miniature

Solar System in Miniature

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NASA image: Sunset Show for Parker Solar Probe
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Aug 22, 2018

Sunset Show for Parker Solar Probe

Early in the morning of Aug. 12, NASA launched Parker Solar Probe, humanity’s first mission to the Sun. This...

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NASA image: NASA's IRIS Spots Its Largest Solar Flare
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Feb 21, 2014

NASA's IRIS Spots Its Largest Solar Flare

On Jan. 28, 2014, NASA's Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, witnessed its strongest solar flare since...

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NASA image: Almost Spotless
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Nov 30, 2016

Almost Spotless

This week the sun was hitting its lowest level of solar activity since 2011 (Nov. 14-18, 2016) as it gradually...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image

In the same way that two eyes give humans a three-dimensional perception of the world around us, the twin spacecraft...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Solar prominences are seen during a total solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse Event
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Jun 11, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse Event

Marshall Space Flight Center employee, Phillip Domen, safely views the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse with his...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse Event
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Jun 11, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse Event

Judy Darwin of the Marshall Space Flight Center’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) views the August 21,...

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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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