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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: LED Solar Simulator
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Nov 16, 2016

LED Solar Simulator

NASA Glenn's new LED solar simulator was developed by Angstrom Designs and UC Santa Barbara under a Small Business...

GRC
NASA image: LED Solar Simulator
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Nov 18, 2016

LED Solar Simulator

NASA Glenn's new LED solar simulator was developed by Angstrom Designs and UC Santa Barbara under a Small Business...

GRC
NASA image: Researcher and Mechanic with Solar Collector in Solar Simulator Cell
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Aug 23, 1976

Researcher and Mechanic with Solar Collector in Solar Simulator Cell

Researcher Susan Johnson and a mechanic examine a flat-plate solar collector in the Solar Simulator Cell in the High...

GRC
NASA image: GSFC_20221003_RL_041306
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Oct 3, 2022

GSFC_20221003_RL_041306

Tucker Ryan Thomas with G2V takes calibration readings from the OSAM-1 solar simulators during their commissioning...

GSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph was taken during testing of an emergency procedure to free jammed solar array panels on the Skylab...

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: 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: Around Marshall
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Nov 19, 1982

Around Marshall

The Space Platform was first conceived as a launching site for deep space exploration. The original idea was to...

MSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules
Video
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...

GSFC
NASA image: AFRC2017-0116-27
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Jan 31, 2017

AFRC2017-0116-27

Educators shine a flashlight onto a toy bear to simulate the physics behind solar eclipses.

AFRC
NASA image: Mercury Internal Magnetic Field
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Jan 30, 2008

Mercury Internal Magnetic Field

This depiction of a simulated Mercury magnetosphere shows representations of the distortions of the planetary...

JPL
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...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft
Video
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...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS
Video
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...

GSFC
NASA image: Voyager 1 Perspective for Family Portrait
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Feb 12, 2020

Voyager 1 Perspective for Family Portrait

This simulated view, made using NASA's Eyes on the Solar System app, approximates Voyager 1's perspective when it...

JPL
NASA image: Safety divers prepare HST mockup in the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator at MSFC
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Jun 1, 1993

Safety divers prepare HST mockup in the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator at MSFC

Safety divers in the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) prepare a mockup of...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03859
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Sep 1, 2006

GRC-2010-C-03859

Solar Simulator

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03861
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Sep 1, 2006

GRC-2010-C-03861

Solar Simulator

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0100
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Dec 31, 1969

ARC-1969-AC87-0100

Erosion of Carbonaceous Grains in a Simulated Solar Nebula Composite

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2013-C-03547
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Sep 16, 2009

GRC-2013-C-03547

Tank 6, VF-6, Solar Simulator

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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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