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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: Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet
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Jul 7, 1997

Pathfinder aircraft liftoff on altitude record setting flight of 71,500 feet

The Pathfinder aircraft has set a new unofficial world record for high-altitude flight of over 71,500 feet for...

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NASA image: Meet Europa Clipper’s Solar Array ‘Wings’
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Aug 27, 2024

Meet Europa Clipper’s Solar Array ‘Wings’

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft is getting ready for launch, and its massive solar arrays were recently installed....

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NASA image: Pathfinder in flight over Hawaii
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Aug 28, 1997

Pathfinder in flight over Hawaii

Pathfinder, NASA's solar-powered, remotely-piloted aircraft is shown while it was conducting a series of science...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter's Solar Array as Seen by Perseverance's Mastcam-Z
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Apr 13, 2021

Mars Helicopter's Solar Array as Seen by Perseverance's Mastcam-Z

The solar panel of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's solar panel as seen by Mastcam-Z, a pair of zoomable cameras...

JPL
NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

B-Roll of the Discovery Solar Energy Center

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NASA image: PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_1
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Dec 13, 2022

PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_1

The Power and Propulsion Element's 12 kw thrusters will make Gateway the most powerful solar electric spacecraft...

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NASA image: PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_3
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Dec 13, 2022

PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_3

The Power and Propulsion Element's 12 kw thrusters will make Gateway the most powerful solar electric spacecraft...

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NASA image: PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_6
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Dec 13, 2022

PPE&HALO SEP Imagery_HD_6

The Power and Propulsion Element's 12 kw thrusters will make Gateway the most powerful solar electric spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1832
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1834
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the two sites within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1833
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the two sites within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1830
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1831
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Jun 25, 2008

KSC-08pd1831

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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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: Deployment of SWOT's Solar Arrays
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Dec 21, 2022

Deployment of SWOT's Solar Arrays

This video is a series of images showing the deployment of the solar arrays that power the international Surface...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03850
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Sep 1, 2006

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Power Energy Storage and Conversion - StarGen Inc. Solar Collector

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00927
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May 1, 2004

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Solar Sail Testing at the Plum Brook Space Power Facility (SPF)

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00923
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May 1, 2004

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Solar Sail Testing at the Plum Brook Space Power Facility (SPF)

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00926
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May 1, 2004

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Solar Sail Testing at the Plum Brook Space Power Facility (SPF)

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01236
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May 1, 2004

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Solar Sail Testing at the NASA Plum Brook Space Power Facility (SPF)

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NASA image: Looking Back at Greeley Haven After Opportunity First Drive of 2012
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May 9, 2012

Looking Back at Greeley Haven After Opportunity First Drive of 2012

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove about 12 feet 3.67 meters on May 8, 2012, after spending 19 weeks...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6454
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, recipients of a NASA Team Award for their parts in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6449
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's first large-scale solar power generation facility is unveiled at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6450
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Nov 19, 2009

KSC-2009-6450

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's first large-scale solar power generation facility opens at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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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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