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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: Scene of an extended solar array experiment (SAE) panel during OAST-1
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Sep 2, 1984

Scene of an extended solar array experiment (SAE) panel during OAST-1

Scene of an extended solar array experiment (SAE) panel during the OAST-1 experiment. View was shot from the orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 25, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-41D onboard photo shows the Solar Array Experiment (SAE) panel deployment for the Office of Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

A Marshall researcher examines a sample from the Solar Array Passive Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). LDEF,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), one of four major components comprising Skylab, was designed and developed by the...

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Dec 30, 2023

iss070e049644

iss070e049644 (Dec. 30, 2023) --- A set of the International Space Station's main solar arrays, slightly obscuring...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Mar 1, 1972

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), one of four major components comprising Skylab, was designed and developed by the...

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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: 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: ISS Solar Array Arrival at KSC
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Apr 2, 2021

ISS Solar Array Arrival at KSC

NASA and Boeing workers move solar arrays for the International Space Station to flight support equipment in the...

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

ISS Solar Array Arrival at KSC

In view are the first two of six solar arrays shortly before NASA and Boeing workers began lifting them into flight...

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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 help position the solar arrays onto flight support equipment inside the high bay of the...

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Dec 2, 2022

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iss068e026073 (Dec. 2, 2022) --- A pair of the International Space Station's solar arrays, a roll-out solar array,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This cutaway illustration shows the characteristics and basic elements of the Skylab Orbiter Workshop (OWS). The OWS...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0491
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Mar 13, 2001

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Arrays of lights at left focus on solar array panels at right during illumination testing. The solar array is part...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team uncrates the twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Stowed for Launch
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Jul 25, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Stowed for Launch

Technicians begin to retract one of the two solar arrays attached to NASA’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration

A NASA team member prepares the agency’s Psyche spacecraft for integration with its twin solar arrays inside the...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Stowed for Launch
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Jul 25, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Stowed for Launch

Technicians begin to retract one of the two solar arrays attached to NASA’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration and Walkout
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Jul 24, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration and Walkout

Team members prepare to integrate one of two solar arrays with NASA’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

The transport carrier containing the twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is offloaded at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Stowed for Launch
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Jul 25, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Stowed for Launch

Team members retract the two solar arrays attached to NASA’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration and Walkout
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Jul 24, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration and Walkout

Technicians are preparing to integrate one of two solar arrays to NASA’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration

NASA team members prepare the twin solar arrays for integration with the agency’s Psyche spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration and Walkout
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Jul 24, 2023

NASA's Psyche Solar Array Integration and Walkout

Team members prepare to integrate one of two solar arrays to the agency’s Psyche spacecraft inside the Astrotech...

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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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