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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: Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
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Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
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Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
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Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling
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Aug 28, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) Onboard View of Sail/Boom During Unfurling

Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

With the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building serving as the backdrop, a portion of the solar panels that make up...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here, with the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building in the background, is an up-close view of solar panels that are...

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NASA image: Test Panorama of InSight Deck Before Launch
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Panorama of InSight Deck Before Launch

This panorama, created from multiple images, shows the deck of NASA's InSight lander, as well as its solar panels,...

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NASA image: Completed CADRE Rover in the Clean Room
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Mar 7, 2024

Completed CADRE Rover in the Clean Room

With its solar panels open, a small rover that is bound for the Moon sits in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: InSight's First Selfie
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Dec 11, 2018

InSight's First Selfie

This is NASA InSight's first full selfie on Mars. It displays the lander's solar panels and deck. On top of the deck...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 9, 1990

Around Marshall

Marshall scientist practices assembling the solar panel array for the space station during the Collector Panel...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

In this view are solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar Energy Center – a...

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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: 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: 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: 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: 2010-4155
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Jul 20, 2010

2010-4155

LEED PROPELLANT PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - SOLAR PANEL ARRIVALS

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NASA image: 2010-4154
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Jul 20, 2010

2010-4154

LEED PROPELLANT PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - SOLAR PANEL ARRIVALS

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NASA image: 2010-4699
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Sep 20, 2010

2010-4699

LEED PROPELLANT PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

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NASA image: 2010-4698
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Sep 20, 2010

2010-4698

LEED PROPELLANT PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

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NASA image: Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth
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Oct 9, 1981

Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth

Artist concept of satellite with solar panels deployed in orbit above the earth.

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NASA image: 2010-4700
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Sep 20, 2010

2010-4700

LEED PROPELLANT PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

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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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