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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 Points Homeward (Artist Concept)
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Jun 29, 2016

Juno Points Homeward (Artist Concept)

This illustration depicts NASA's Juno spacecraft at Jupiter, with its solar arrays and main antenna pointed toward...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1219
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Aug 30, 2000

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A solar array is nearly in place on the Integrated Equipment Assembly, next to Solar Array Wing-3, which is already...

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NASA image: iss060e007151
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Jul 14, 2019

iss060e007151

iss060e007151 (July 14, 2019) --- The tip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm (left), or the Leading End Effector,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1195
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3 (at top), a component of the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1194
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, an element of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1198
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Aug 18, 2000

KSC-00pp1198

In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, a component of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1199
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, a component of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: Orion Moves Solar Arrays for Perigee Raise Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Moves Solar Arrays for Perigee Raise Maneuver

On Nov. 16, Orion’s solar arrays are maneuvered in preparation for the perigee raise maneuver to ensure no loads are...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig113
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Nov 30, 2000

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A rising sun illuminates the coastal waters beyond Space Shuttle Endeavour, poised for launch on Nov. 30 at about...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 30, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. The terminator, glare from the rising Sun, and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1213
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Aug 30, 2000

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An overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility lifts a solar array as workers stand by to help guide it....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1212
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers rise to the occasion on accordion lifts as they oversee the movement of solar array in front of them. The...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1985

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a view of a solar cell blanket deployed on a water table during the Solar Array deployment test. The Hubble...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing
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Dec 6, 2017

Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe passed laser illumination testing the week of Nov. 27, 2017. During this test, each...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-00PP-1211
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility get ready to attach an overhead crane (center top) to the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1214
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Aug 30, 2000

KSC-00pp1214

The overhead crane carrying a solar array turns on its axis to move the array to the Integrated Equipment Assembly...

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NASA image: ROSA deploy
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Jun 18, 2017

ROSA deploy

iss052e004379 (6/18/2017) --- The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) is a new type of solar panel that rolls open in space...

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NASA image: ROSA deploy
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Jun 18, 2017

ROSA deploy

iss052e002871 (6/18/2017) --- The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) is a new type of solar panel that rolls open in space...

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NASA image: ROSA deploy
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Jun 18, 2017

ROSA deploy

iss052e002857 (6/18/2017) --- The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) is a new type of solar panel that rolls open in space...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 23, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect the solar array panel attached to NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Wednesday, July 23,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1218
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility give close attention to the placement of a solar array on the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1215
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Aug 30, 2000

KSC-00pp1215

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane carrying a solar array arrives at the Integrated...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1216
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Aug 30, 2000

KSC-00pp1216

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane carrying a solar array maneuvers its cargo into...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1217
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Aug 30, 2000

KSC-00pp1217

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help guide a solar array into position for installation on the...

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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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