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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: KSC-99pp0727
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby pauses for the photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0723
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Jun 22, 1999

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The STS-93 crew pose in front of an M-113, an armored personnel carrier, which they will use for emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0729
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) smiles for the photographer before climbing into an M-113...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0712
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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Michel Tognini of France arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to participate in Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0714
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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins talks to the media after arriving at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0725
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Jun 22, 1999

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During emergency egress training inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad, Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0728
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), pauses for the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0713
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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) grins as he steps down from a T-38 jet aircraft after landing at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0731
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles for the photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00307
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Aug 27, 2004

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A new era in stellar astronomy began five years ago when the Chandra X-ray Observatory first opened its sunshade to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0975
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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mrs. Lalitha Chandrasekhar (left), wife of the late Indian-American Nobel Laureate...

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NASA image: LMC P3
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Oct 10, 2016

LMC P3

This composite image contains data from Chandra (purple) that provides evidence for the survival of a companion star...

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NASA image: Hardy Star Survives Supernova Blast
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Mar 20, 2014

Hardy Star Survives Supernova Blast

This composite image contains data from Chandra (purple) that provides evidence for the survival of a companion star...

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NASA image: Galaxy Centaurus A
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy Centaurus A

This image of the active galaxy Centaurus A was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003. The...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0977
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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mrs. Lalitha Chandrasekhar (right), wife of the late Indian-American Nobel Laureate...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00174
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May 20, 2004

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New information from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is teaching us about the destiny of the universe. A study of...

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NASA image: 20 Years Of Science With NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
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Sep 5, 2019

20 Years Of Science With NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory

The 20th year of the Chandra X-ray Telescope was celebrated at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's planetarium. The...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0637
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Jun 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39B in preparation for the launch of STS-93....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0636
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Jun 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup of Space Shuttle Columbia on Launch Pad 39B shows the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10022 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory was recorded with the STS-93 HDTV Camcorder as it moved...

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NASA image: NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula

NASA image release January 12, 2010 NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals the complex X-ray-emitting central...

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NASA image: Winds of Change
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Dec 8, 2017

Winds of Change

Observation Date: 1 pointing on Dec 4, 2000 and 9 pointings between Nov 18 and Dec 5, 2008. Distance Estimate: About...

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NASA image: NASA at Fenway
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Jul 3, 2018

NASA at Fenway

On May 30th, 2018 NASA descended upon the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball...

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NASA image: Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula

Astronomers have produced a highly detailed image of the Crab Nebula, by combining data from telescopes spanning...

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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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