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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 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...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin stands beside t
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin stands beside t

AS11-40-5873 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed during the Apollo...

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NASA image: Solar Shield Poster
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Aug 31, 2020

Solar Shield Poster

This poster artfully depicts Solar Surfing, an early stage NASA study to support potential future missions that...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: InSight Lander with Solar Arrays Deployed
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Nov 25, 2018

InSight Lander with Solar Arrays Deployed

This artist's illustration shows NASA's InSight lander on the surface of Mars, with its solar arrays deployed....

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NASA image: Phoenix Soaks up the Sun
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May 22, 2008

Phoenix Soaks up the Sun

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander will open its solar arrays 20 minutes after it touches down on the surface of Mars.

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Dione, Face On
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Jun 30, 2014

Dione, Face On

As seen by NASA Cassini spacecraft, the surface of Dione is covered in craters, reminding us of the impacts that...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS

Backdropped against the Earth's surface, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) with its solar array (SA) panels deployed...

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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: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103

Held in appendage deploy position by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system (RMS), the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin deploying Solar Wind Composition experiment
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin deploying Solar Wind Composition experiment

AS11-40-5964 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed during the Apollo...

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NASA image: Capturing the Motion of an Eclipse Shadow
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Dec 4, 2003

Capturing the Motion of an Eclipse Shadow

Within that narrow window during a solar eclipse where one on Earth can watch the Moon shadow obscure more than 90%...

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NASA image: Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations
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May 26, 2004

Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations

These images, from 8 April 2003 show that depending upon the position of the Sun, the solar power stations in...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array (SA) deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array (SA) deploy aboard OV-103

During STS-31, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is held in appendage deploy position by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle...

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NASA image: South Polar Surface
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Feb 7, 2011

South Polar Surface

The South Pole is receiving sun every day now as spring progresses. The surface texture visible in this image...

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NASA image: Triton - Neptune Largest Satellite
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Jul 25, 1999

Triton - Neptune Largest Satellite

Intriguing patterns of unknown origin appeared on the surface of Neptune largest satellite, Triton, in this image...

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NASA image: Color Image of Phoenix Lander on Mars Surface
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May 27, 2008

Color Image of Phoenix Lander on Mars Surface

This is an enhanced-color image from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment HiRISE...

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NASA image: InSight Lander Solar Array Test
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Jan 23, 2018

InSight Lander Solar Array Test

While in the landed configuration for the last time before arriving on Mars, NASA's InSight lander was commanded to...

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NASA image: InSight Lander Solar Array Test
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Jan 23, 2018

InSight Lander Solar Array Test

While in the landed configuration for the last time before arriving on Mars, NASA's InSight lander was commanded to...

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NASA image: InSight Lander Solar Array Test
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Jan 23, 2018

InSight Lander Solar Array Test

While in the landed configuration for the last time before arriving on Mars, NASA's InSight lander was commanded to...

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NASA image: InSight Lander Solar Array Test
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Jan 23, 2018

InSight Lander Solar Array Test

While in the landed configuration for the last time before arriving on Mars, NASA's InSight lander was commanded to...

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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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