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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: Solar Cruiser Demo
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Nov 9, 2022

Solar Cruiser Demo

Video describes the Solar Sail Demonstration test at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama, which...

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NASA image: Major Solar Flare
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Sep 18, 2017

Major Solar Flare

The Sun erupted with an X8 solar flare, one of the largest of the current solar cycle (Sept. 10, 2017). Its source...

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NASA image: LED Solar Simulator
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Nov 16, 2016

LED Solar Simulator

NASA Glenn's new LED solar simulator was developed by Angstrom Designs and UC Santa Barbara under a Small Business...

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NASA image: Total Solar Eclipse: Official NASA Broadcast, Mazatlán Location
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Apr 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse: Official NASA Broadcast, Mazatlán Location

On April 8, 2024, NASA conducted a live broadcast of the total solar eclipse across North America. This video is a...

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NASA image: LED Solar Simulator
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Nov 18, 2016

LED Solar Simulator

NASA Glenn's new LED solar simulator was developed by Angstrom Designs and UC Santa Barbara under a Small Business...

GRC
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

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: 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, 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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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Trailer
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Jul 20, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Trailer

Parker Solar Probe is NASA's mission to the Sun. The spacecraft will launch summer 2018.

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NASA image: Major Solar Flare
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Sep 11, 2017

Major Solar Flare

A large sunspot was the source of a powerful solar flare (an X 9.3) and a coronal mass ejection (Sept. 6, 2017). The...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Our Next Solar Cycle [Episode 21]
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Sep 15, 2020

NASA Science Live: Our Next Solar Cycle [Episode 21]

The Sun goes through regular cycles of activity approximately every 11 years, and tracking these cycles is a key...

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NASA image: Solar Array Test
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Jun 23, 2014

Solar Array Test

ATK Solar Array Deployment Test at NASA Plum Brook Station Space Power Facility.

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Twisting Solar Material
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Twisting Solar Material

Solar material twists above the sun’s surface in this close-up captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on June...

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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: The Truth About 2012: Solar Storms
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Nov 10, 2011

The Truth About 2012: Solar Storms

Should we be concerned about solar storms in 2012? Heliophysicist Alex Young from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Solar Triumvirate
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Feb 9, 2016

Solar Triumvirate

The magnetic field lines of three active regions in close proximity to one another interacted with each other over...

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NASA image:  Image of Sun From NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
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Sep 15, 2025

Image of Sun From NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

On Sept. 10, 2025, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of the Sun. SDO is managed by NASA's...

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NASA image: A Solar System Family Portrait, from the Inside Out.
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Feb 18, 2011

A Solar System Family Portrait, from the Inside Out.

A Solar System Family Portrait, from the Inside Out.

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NASA image: Opposing Solar Prominences
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Nov 19, 2018

Opposing Solar Prominences

Two solar prominences, directly at opposite sides of the Sun, rose up, twisted around, and fell apart at roughly the...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Artist Concept
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Feb 11, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Artist Concept

The Solar Dynamics Observatory SDO spacecraft, shown above the Earth as it faces toward the Sun. SDO is designed to...

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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...

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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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