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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: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: View of the damaged Solar Maximum Mission Satellite from the 41-C Challenger
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Apr 8, 1984

View of the damaged Solar Maximum Mission Satellite from the 41-C Challenger

41C-34-1380 (10-11 April 1984) --- Astronaut George D. Nelson, using the manned maneuvering unit (MMU), arrives at...

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NASA image: White House Science Fair
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May 27, 2014

White House Science Fair

Crystal Brockington and Aaron Barron, both 18 years old, designed a more efficient and cost effective solar cell...

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NASA image: EVA to repair the SMM
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Jun 25, 2009

EVA to repair the SMM

41C-37-1718 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are captured by a Hasselblad...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 15, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The patch features a helmet visor of an astronaut performing an extravehicular activity. In the visor are reflected...

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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: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA director of Heliophysics division, Science Mission Directorate, Nicola Fox, shows a photo of Eugene Parker, the...

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NASA image: 41-C mission specialists reapir captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialists reapir captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-37-1715 (11 April 1984) --- A scenic panorama is captured by an onboard 70mm handheld camera during the April...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 10, 1983

Around Marshall

One of the main components of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is the Solar Array Drive Electronics (SADE) system....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 10, 1983

Around Marshall

One of the main components of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is the Solar Array Drive Electronics (SADE) system....

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Outside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician uses...

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

At the loading dock outside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Roll-Out Solar...

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: Wayward Field Lines Challenge Solar Radiation Models
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Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: Wayward Field Lines Challenge Solar Radiation Models

In addition to the constant emission of warmth and light, our sun sends out occasional bursts of solar radiation...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA director of Heliophysics division, Science Mission Directorate, Nicola Fox, speaks at a presentation titled,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00244
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Dec 7, 2006

KSC-06-S-00244

The complex and challenging tasks are described by Discovery's Flow Manager, Stephanie Stilson. On this mission, the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, introduces Nicola Fox, director of 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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