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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: KSC-00pp1682
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1682

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the P6 integrated truss segment from a workstand...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1683
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Nov 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1683

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the P6 integrated truss segment to a payload...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1738
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Nov 14, 2000

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The doors of the payload transport canister are open wide in the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B. Revealed...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1688
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Nov 10, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload transport canister (right) and workers wait for the arrival of the P6...

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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...

GSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 5, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS-97 mission specialist, is seen during a session of Extravehicular Activity (EVA),...

MSFC
NASA image: ISS Solar Array Arrival at KSC
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Apr 2, 2021

ISS Solar Array Arrival at KSC

NASA and Boeing workers lift solar arrays into flight support equipment on April 2, 2021, in the Space Station...

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NASA image: Hall Thruster
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Mar 6, 2017

Hall Thruster

NASA Glenn engineer Dr. Peter Peterson prepares a high-power Hall thruster for ground testing in a vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: iss070e015424
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Nov 1, 2023

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iss070e015424 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli is pictured...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Space Report-139
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Jan 28, 2021

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report-139

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report-139 NASA’s Goldstone tracking station in the Mojave Desert. Using the 85’ Venus...

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NASA image: View of sunrise taken by the Expedition 42 crew
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Feb 19, 2015

View of sunrise taken by the Expedition 42 crew

ISS042E282716 (02/19/2015) --- Astronauts of Expedition 42 took this intriguing picture of sunrise in space Feb. 19,...

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NASA image: EC03-0058-2
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Mar 4, 2003

EC03-0058-2

Aerovironment technicians carefully line up attachments as a fuel cell electrical system is installed on the Helios...

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NASA image: iss070e015430
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Nov 1, 2023

iss070e015430

iss070e015430 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli is pictured...

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NASA image: EC03-0058-6
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Mar 4, 2003

EC03-0058-6

Technicians for AeroVironment, Inc., jack up a pressure tank to the wing of the Helios Prototype solar-electric...

AFRC
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: Psyche Solar Array Integration Walkout
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Jul 20, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Integration Walkout

A NASA team received and unloaded solar arrays for the agency's Psyche spacecraft, on July 15, 2023. The solar...

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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 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: ksc-01pp-1071
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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the solar arrays are deployed on the...

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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...

KSC
NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Spacecraft Processing
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Spacecraft Processing

A NASA team received and unloaded solar arrays for the agency's Psyche spacecraft, on July 15, 2023. The solar...

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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: 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: 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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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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