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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: The Solar Storm, at Mercury
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Mar 9, 2012

The Solar Storm, at Mercury

The Solar Storm, at Mercury

JPL
NASA image: Solar Storms, Devils, Dunes, and Gullies
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Dec 13, 2003

Solar Storms, Devils, Dunes, and Gullies

Solar Storms, Devils, Dunes, and Gullies

JPL
NASA image: Coronal Rain, Solar Storm
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Dec 8, 2017

Coronal Rain, Solar Storm

Explanation: In this picture, the Sun's surface is quite dark. A frame from a movie recorded on November 9th by the...

GSFC
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...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Storms Across the Solar System [Episode 4]
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May 22, 2019

NASA Science Live: Storms Across the Solar System [Episode 4]

This episode of NASA Science Live talks about storms across the solar system. Starting with how storms form on...

GSFC
NASA image: A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites
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Aug 17, 2017

A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites

Eclipses set the stage for historic science. NASA is taking advantage of the Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by funding 11...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 1, 1990

Space Science

Using the Solar Vector Magnetograph, a solar observation facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 2002

Space Science

Using the Solar Vector Magnetograph, a solar observation facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

MSFC
NASA image: Visualizing a Solar Storm's Effect on Mars Atmosphere (Illustration)
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Dec 13, 2017

Visualizing a Solar Storm's Effect on Mars Atmosphere (Illustration)

This illustration depicts charged particles from a solar storm stripping away charged particles of Mars' atmosphere,...

JPL
NASA image: Solar Storm's Radiation at Martian Orbit and Surface
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Sep 29, 2017

Solar Storm's Radiation at Martian Orbit and Surface

Energetic particles from a large solar storm in September 2017 were seen both in Mars orbit and on the surface of...

JPL
NASA image: How Solar Storms This Year Will Help Mars Astronauts in the Future (Mars Report - April 2024)
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Apr 29, 2024

How Solar Storms This Year Will Help Mars Astronauts in the Future (Mars Report - April 2024)

The Sun’s activity will be at its peak in 2024, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation...

JPL
NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2002

Space Science

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and university scientists from the National Space Science and Technology...

MSFC
NASA image: Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars
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Sep 29, 2017

Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars

These images show the sudden appearance of a bright aurora on Mars during a solar storm in September 2017. The...

JPL
NASA image: Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars (Video)
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Sep 29, 2017

Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars (Video)

This frame from an animation shows the sudden appearance of a bright aurora on Mars during a solar storm. The...

JPL
NASA image: MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024
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Jun 10, 2024

MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024

The purple color in this animated GIF shows auroras across Mars' nightside as detected by the Imaging Ultraviolet...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Sees Specks Caused By 2024 Solar Storm While Recording a Wind Gust on Mars
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Jun 10, 2024

Curiosity Sees Specks Caused By 2024 Solar Storm While Recording a Wind Gust on Mars

The specks in the sequence of images in this video were caused by charged particles from a solar storm hitting one...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Sees Streaks and Specks During 2024 Solar Storm
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Jun 10, 2024

Curiosity Sees Streaks and Specks During 2024 Solar Storm

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured evidence of a solar storm's charged particles arriving at the Martian surface...

JPL
NASA image: First Lightning Flashes on Saturn
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Apr 14, 2010

First Lightning Flashes on Saturn

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured the first lightning flashes on Saturn. The storm that generated the lightning...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Rover Self-Portrait From 2007
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Feb 17, 2012

Opportunity Rover Self-Portrait From 2007

In 2007, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity had endured a Martian dust storm and the rover team wanted to...

JPL
NASA image: Space Weather Vocabulary
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Feb 26, 2013

Space Weather Vocabulary

We are all familiar with weather on Earth, but how much do you know about weather in space? Suitable for all ages,...

GSFC
NASA image: Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?
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Dec 8, 2017

Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?

The age-old mystery of why otherwise healthy dolphins, whales and porpoises get stranded along coasts worldwide...

GSFC
NASA image: A Spacecraft Changes Parking Spots at the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 12, 2023
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May 12, 2023

A Spacecraft Changes Parking Spots at the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 12, 2023

A spacecraft changes parking spots at the space station, a surprising look at a star in another solar system, and...

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NASA image: Detailed Loops Above an Active Region
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Jul 24, 2018

Detailed Loops Above an Active Region

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) zoomed in to watch close-up the dynamics of this single active region on the...

JPL
NASA image: The Faint Young Star Paradox: Solar Storms May Have Been Key to Life on Earth
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May 23, 2016

The Faint Young Star Paradox: Solar Storms May Have Been Key to Life on Earth

Our sun's adolescence was stormy—and new evidence shows that these tempests may have been just the key to seeding...

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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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