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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.

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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: Mid-level Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Mid-level Solar Flare

SDO View of M7.3 Class Solar Flare on Oct. 2, 2014 NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of an M7.3...

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NASA image: Mid-level Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Mid-level Solar Flare

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured these images of a solar flare on Oct. 2, 2014. The solar flare is the...

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NASA image: SDO Sees Trio of Mid-Level Flares
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Jul 25, 2016

SDO Sees Trio of Mid-Level Flares

The sun emitted three mid-level solar flares on July 22-23, 2016, the strongest peaking at 1:16 am EDT on July 23....

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NASA image: NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning 4K View of April 17 Solar Flare
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Apr 26, 2016

NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning 4K View of April 17 Solar Flare

On April 17, 2016, an active region on the sun’s right side released a mid-level solar flare, captured here by...

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NASA image: NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning View of April 17 Solar Flare
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Apr 26, 2016

NASA’s SDO Captures Stunning View of April 17 Solar Flare

On April 17, 2016, an active region on the sun’s right side released a mid-level solar flare, captured here by...

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NASA image: Graceful Eruption
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Apr 4, 2014

Graceful Eruption

On April 2, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 10:05 a.m. EDT, and NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: April 2017 Solar Flare Trio
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Apr 3, 2017

April 2017 Solar Flare Trio

The sun emitted a trio of mid-level solar flares on April 2-3, 2017. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which...

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NASA image: SDO Sees Trio of Mid-Level Flares
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Trio of Mid-Level Flares

The sun emitted three mid-level solar flares on July 22-23, 2016, the strongest peaking at 1:16 am EDT on July 23....

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NASA image: Late Summer M5 Solar Flare - August, 24, 2014
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Aug 25, 2014

Late Summer M5 Solar Flare - August, 24, 2014

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares
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Oct 24, 2014

Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 5:40 p.m. EDT on Oct. 24, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain

On July 24, 2016, NASA’s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, captured a mid-level solar flare: a sudden...

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NASA image: SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare
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Jan 30, 2014

SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare

On Jan 30, 2014, beginning at 8:31 a.m EST, the moon moved between NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, and...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare

Caption: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured this image of an M5.7 class flare on May 3, 2013 at 1:30...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare

Caption: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured this image of an M5.7 class flare on May 3, 2013 at 1:30...

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NASA image: NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare [detail]

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare

Caption: A burst of solar material leaps off the left side of the sun in what’s known as a prominence eruption. This...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare

Caption: A burst of solar material leaps off the left side of the sun in what’s known as a prominence eruption. This...

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NASA image: NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Sun Emits Mid-Level Flare on October 2, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits Mid-Level Flare on October 2, 2014

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 3:01 p.m. EDT on Oct. 2, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Sees a Solar Flare and a Lunar Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Sees a Solar Flare and a Lunar Transit

A solar flare erupts on Jan. 30, 2014, as seen by the bright flash on the left side of the sun, captured here by...

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NASA image: NASA Releases Images of 1st Notable Solar Flare of 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases Images of 1st Notable Solar Flare of 2015

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 11:24 p.m. EST on Jan. 12, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Sun Unleashes Mid-level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Unleashes Mid-level Flare

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 2:23 EDT on June 22, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory Captured Trio of Solar Flares April 2-3
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory Captured Trio of Solar Flares April 2-3

The sun emitted a trio of mid-level solar flares on April 2-3, 2017. The first peaked at 4:02 a.m. EDT on April 2,...

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NASA image: Sun Release M8.7-Class Solar Flare on Dec. 17, 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Release M8.7-Class Solar Flare on Dec. 17, 2014

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a mid-level solar flare – as seen in the bright flash in...

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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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