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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: 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: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

B-Roll of the Discovery Solar Energy Center

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker John Sherwin shares a presentation featuring residential solar and home energy-saving methods during a...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker John Sherwin explains residential solar and home energy-saving methods during a “lunch and learn” held...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Sam Ball, third from left, speaks during the Energy Action Day employee event held in...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

John Sherwin of the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa speaks during the Energy Action Day employee event held in...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

NASA Kennedy Space Center employees attend the Energy Action Day event held in the center's Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

Chuck Tatro of NASA's Launch Services Program discusses the use of solar arrays on space science missions during the...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

Chuck Tatro of NASA's Launch Services Program discusses the use of solar arrays on space science missions during the...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Solar Energy
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Mar 26, 2019

STEMonstrations: Solar Energy

Solar energy is a key element in keeping the International Space Station functional as it provides a working...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

Bill McCullen of Southern Power speaks to NASA Kennedy Space Center employees during the Energy Action Day event...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

Anuj Chokshi of FPL, center, speaks during the Energy Action Day employee event held in NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3291
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Gathering on stage for the groundbreaking ceremony for the joint NASA and Florida Power &...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3288
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pam Rauch, vice president of External Affairs for Florida Power & Light, or FPL, speaks to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3289
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Armando Olivera, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light, or FPL, speaks to guests at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3290
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Center Director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Cabana addresses guests at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3286
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the site in the Industrial Area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3287
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the site on S.R. 3 on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida where a solar...

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NASA image: Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels
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Sep 18, 2020

Sustainability - EMF Solar Panels

The Electrical Maintenance Facility (EMF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has solar panels capable of...

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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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