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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: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1127
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Jul 24, 1997

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Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University test for true perpendicular solar...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1080
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Jul 22, 1997

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Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University install solar array panels on the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Akers and Thornton remove one of HST solar arrays during EVA
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Dec 6, 1993

Astronauts Akers and Thornton remove one of HST solar arrays during EVA

STS061-95-075 (6 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Kathryn C. Thornton and Thomas D. Akers work to remove one of the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-97DC1286
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Aug 19, 1997

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Final prelaunch preparations are made at Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, for liftoff of the Boeing...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of the P4 Truss taken during STS-115
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Sep 17, 2006

Flyaround view of the P4 Truss taken during STS-115

S115-E-06451 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A close-up view of International Space Station solar array panels is featured in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-012652 (4 Aug. 2008) --- Earth's horizon and station solar array panels are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 1, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-006327 (1 June 2014) --- A portion of International Space Station solar array panels and Earth?s horizon...

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NASA image: iss067e284423
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Aug 19, 2022

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iss067e284423 (Aug. 19, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship, with its solar panel-covered trunk, is pictured...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 2, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-084106 (2 June 2012) --- Solar array panels are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 31...

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NASA image: Solar array
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Jun 6, 2014

Solar array

ISS040-E-008074 (6 June 2014) --- A portion of the solar array panels on the Zarya Functional Cargo Block (FGB) is...

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NASA image: Setting sun on Earths horizon taken by Expedition 13 crew member
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Apr 11, 2006

Setting sun on Earths horizon taken by Expedition 13 crew member

ISS013-E-05864 (11 April 2006) --- A setting sun on Earth’s horizon and station solar array panels are...

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NASA image: jsc2021e044611
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Aug 17, 2021

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jsc2021e044611 (8/17/2021) --- A preflight image showing the completed GASPACS CubeSat. Two of the solar panels are...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 30, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-006252 (30 May 2014) --- Solar array panels and Earth’s horizon are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: P4 and P6 SAWs
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Jun 10, 2008

P4 and P6 SAWs

S124-E-008622 (10 June 2008) --- A partial view of International Space Station solar panels and Earth's horizon are...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0702
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS-- View of the Hubble Space Telescope on Discovery's remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: Backaway view during STS-115
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Sep 17, 2006

Backaway view during STS-115

S115-E-06292 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A close-up view of a International Space Station solar array panel is featured in...

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NASA image: View of ISS Port Solar Arrays
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Jun 2, 2012

View of ISS Port Solar Arrays

ISS031-E-081862 (2 June 2012) --- Solar array panels are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 31...

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NASA image: Solar Array and Earth Observation
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Sep 7, 2013

Solar Array and Earth Observation

ISS036-E-047951 (7 Sept. 2013) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Array Wing
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Jun 29, 2010

ISS Solar Array Wing

ISS024-E-007103 (29 June 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: Documentation of STS 41-G payloads while in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral
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Sep 5, 1984

Documentation of STS 41-G payloads while in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral

Documentation of STS 41-G payloads while in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral. Views include documentation of the Earth...

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NASA image: Earths horizon taken by Expedition 13 crew member
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Apr 11, 2006

Earths horizon taken by Expedition 13 crew member

ISS013-E-05867 (11 April 2006) --- Earth’s horizon and station solar array panels are featured in this image...

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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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