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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-99pc0184
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Feb 9, 1999

KSC-99pc0184

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the STS-93 crew pose in front of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0170
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0170

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers check the overhead cable that will lift the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0192
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0192

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers watch as the overhead crane starts lifting the shrouded Chandra...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1691
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Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1691

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0193
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0193

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers keep watch on the crane lifting the shrouded Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0169
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0169

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers attach the overhead cable to the Chandra X-ray Observatory to...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENTS - APOLLO 17
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Nov 17, 1972

EXPERIMENTS - APOLLO 17

S72-53471 (November 1972) --- The Infrared Scanning Radiometer, Experiment S-171, one of the lunar orbital science...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0175
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0175

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers check fittings and cables on the stand that will raise the...

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NASA image: TV transmission views (poor quality)
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Apr 1, 1972

TV transmission views (poor quality)

S72-35900 (25 April 1972) --- Astronaut Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly II, command module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0173
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0173

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers begin moving the overhead crane carrying the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: TV Transmission Views (Poor Quality)
Image
Apr 1, 1972

TV Transmission Views (Poor Quality)

S72-35901 (25 April 1972) --- Astronaut Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly II, command module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0195
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0195

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory achieves a vertical position via...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0194
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0194

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers guide the final stages as the overhead crane lifts the shrouded...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0172
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0172

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the overhead crane lifts Chandra X-ray Observatory completely out of...

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NASA image: Evening With The Stars - 2019
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Sep 10, 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

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NASA image: Evening With The Stars - 2019
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Sep 10, 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0182
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Feb 9, 1999

KSC-99pc0182

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the STS-93 crew stands in front of the VPF Aft Flight Deck simulator,...

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NASA image: Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment
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Nov 22, 1972

Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment

S72-49482 (November 1972) --- The Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment (S-209) which will be mounted in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0339
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0339

STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses at the foot of the Chandra X-ray Observatory during payload familiarization....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0336
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0336

In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Commander Eileen Collins join a TRW...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1689
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Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1689

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1692
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Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1692

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93, crew...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0165
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Feb 6, 1999

KSC-99pc0165

Cradled in the cargo hold of a tractor-trailer rig called the Space Cargo Transportation System, the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1688
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Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1688

During the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93, Mission Commander Eileen M. Collins checks out...

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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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