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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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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, a TRW technician checks the attachment of the solar panel array (out of sight...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1067
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0354
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Mar 26, 1999

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Viewed from above in the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is seen with one of its solar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0363
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Mar 26, 1999

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TRW workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check equipment after deployment of the solar panel array above...

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NASA image: KSC-chandra-xo2
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Jan 21, 1999

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The Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO), NASA's newest space telescope, is seen above at the unveiling ceremony at TRW...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0350
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians get ready to attach and deploy a solar panel array on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1070
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1071
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague takes a high-flying "space-selfie"
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague takes a high-flying "space-selfie"

iss072e487911 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- The NICER X-ray telescope is reflected on NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0362
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is observed after deployment of the solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1069
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAXI...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1072
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0356
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Mar 25, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW workers continue checking the deployment of the solar panel array (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0352
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Mar 26, 1999

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TRW technicians in the Vertical Processing Facility check the fitting of the solar panel array being attached to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1065
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAXI...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0351
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians look at the point of attachment on the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1068
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Andromeda in High-Energy X-rays
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Jan 5, 2016

Andromeda in High-Energy X-rays

These images from NASA GALEX and NuSTAR is of Andromeda, a spiral galaxy like our Milky Way but larger in size. It...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This illustration of the Comet-Shoemaker/Levy collision shows the first piece of the remains of the comet crashing...

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NASA image: Sculptor Galaxy Shines with X-rays
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Jun 11, 2013

Sculptor Galaxy Shines with X-rays

The Sculptor galaxy is seen in a new light, in this composite image from NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array...

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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of one of the solar cells that will be removed and replaced on the Swift...

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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS),...

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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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