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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: iss057e102393
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e102393

iss057e102393 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss067e055885
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May 16, 2022

iss067e055885

iss067e055885 (May 16, 2022) --- U.S. and Russian spaceships are pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss070e006534
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Oct 18, 2023

iss070e006534

iss070e006534 (Oct. 18, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 crew ship is docked to the Rassvet module in this photograph from...

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NASA image: iss061e093054
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Dec 20, 2019

iss061e093054

iss061e093054 (Dec. 20, 2019) --- Two U.S. cargo ships are pictured attached to the International Space Station as...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 8, 2019

Cygnus Departure

iss058e011401 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Somersaulting CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Somersaulting CME

NASA image acquired May 30, 2011 On May 30, 2011, the STEREO Behind spacecraft caught a prominence in the process of...

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NASA image: C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Full Disk]
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Dec 8, 2017

C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Full Disk]

NASA image release Sept 9, 2010 Just as sunspot 1105 was turning away from Earth on Sept. 8, the active region...

GSFC
NASA image: C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Detail]

NASA image release Sept 9, 2010 Just as sunspot 1105 was turning away from Earth on Sept. 8, the active region...

GSFC
NASA image: BRIGHT PROMINENCE ERUPTION (DECEMBER 14, 2012)
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Dec 8, 2017

BRIGHT PROMINENCE ERUPTION (DECEMBER 14, 2012)

The Sun blows a robust prominence out into space (Dec. 10, 2102). The outer image, from the STEREO-A's COR1...

GSFC
NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENTS (APOLLO TELESCOPE MOUNT [ATM])
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Jun 1, 1974

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENTS (APOLLO TELESCOPE MOUNT [ATM])

S74-23458 (19 Dec. 1973) --- This photograph of the sun, taken on Dec. 19, 1973, during the third and final manned...

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NASA image: Two Wavelengths, Two Different Images
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Sep 24, 2018

Two Wavelengths, Two Different Images

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory observes the Sun in ten different wavelengths because each wavelength reveals...

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NASA image: Erupting Prominence Observed by SDO on March 30, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

Erupting Prominence Observed by SDO on March 30, 2010

An erupting prominence observed by SDO on March 30, 2010. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO To read more about this image go to:...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97
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Dec 9, 2000

Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97

STS097-703-030 (30 Nov.-11 Dec. 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is photographed during a fly-around...

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NASA image: Exp 42 crew patch 2-6-13
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Mar 6, 2013

Exp 42 crew patch 2-6-13

ISS042-S-001 (April 2013)--- The rectangular-shaped design portrays the International Space Station orbiting planet...

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NASA image: Spun and Confused
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Dec 8, 2017

Spun and Confused

A long arch of plasma (called a prominence) was pulled this way and that by magnetic forces for a week before it...

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NASA image: Expidition 28 Patch 4B no lines 2
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May 6, 2010

Expidition 28 Patch 4B no lines 2

ISS028-S-001 (September 2010) --- In the foreground of the Expedition 28 patch, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 4
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Feb 11, 2014

SDO: Year 4

The sun is always changing and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is always watching. Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, SDO...

GSFC
NASA image: Filament Burst [still]
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Dec 8, 2017

Filament Burst [still]

A bright solar prominence rose up from the Sun and twisted around in about a six-hour period (Apr. 21, 2015). While...

GSFC
NASA image: Epic Filament Eruption from the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Epic Filament Eruption from the Sun

NASA image captured December 6, 2010 To view a video of this event go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5258354738 A...

GSFC
NASA image: Exp 18 patch 5-19-08 names colors
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May 20, 2008

Exp 18 patch 5-19-08 names colors

ISS018-S-001B (May 2008) --- This emblem represents the eighteenth expedition to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: North Pole of Enceladus
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May 1, 2017

North Pole of Enceladus

In the north, Enceladus' surface appears to be about as old as any in the solar system. The south, however, is an...

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NASA image: Exp 18 patch 5-19-08 nonames colors
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May 20, 2008

Exp 18 patch 5-19-08 nonames colors

ISS018-S-001A (May 2008) --- This emblem represents the eighteenth expedition to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth

On Aug. 31, 2012, a giant prominence on the sun erupted, sending out particles and a shock wave that traveled near...

GSFC
NASA image: Amazing Hi-Def CME [crop]
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Dec 8, 2017

Amazing Hi-Def CME [crop]

A beautiful prominence eruption shot off the east limb (left side) of the sun on Monday, April 16, 2012. Such...

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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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