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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-99pc0193
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Feb 10, 1999

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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-2009-1074
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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: OSIRIS-REx Observes a Black Hole
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Mar 2, 2020

OSIRIS-REx Observes a Black Hole

On Nov. 11, 2019, while the REXIS instrument was performing detailed science observations of Bennu, it captured...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0169
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Feb 8, 1999

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

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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: KSC-2009-1075
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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 worker...

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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: 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: 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-2009-1073
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Jan 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1073

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-99pc0172
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Feb 8, 1999

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

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NASA image: Black Hole with Wobbling Disk Artist Concept
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Jul 12, 2016

Black Hole with Wobbling Disk Artist Concept

This artist's impression depicts the accretion disc surrounding a black hole, in which the inner region of the disc...

JPL
NASA image: Dusty Dead Star
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Mar 29, 2010

Dusty Dead Star

A composite image from NASA Chandra and Spitzer space telescopes shows the dusty remains of a collapsed star, a...

JPL
NASA image: Chandra Spacecraft in Orbit Artist Concept
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Feb 5, 2010

Chandra Spacecraft in Orbit Artist Concept

An artist illustration of the Chandra spacecraft in orbit. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA18166

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NASA image: NuSTAR Stares at the Sun
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Jul 8, 2015

NuSTAR Stares at the Sun

Flaring, active regions of our sun are highlighted in this image combining observations from several telescopes....

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is an x-ray view of Eta Carinae Nebula showing bright stars taken with the High Energy Astronomy...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is an observation of Quasar 3C 273 by the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein...

MSFC
NASA image: X-15 personnel July 1962
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Jul 16, 1962

X-15 personnel July 1962

X-15 personnel July 1962 Cockpit: Edward "Ed" Nice Ladder: Thomas "Tom" McAlister Back Row, left to right: William...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2353
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of exhaust form around a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle as it blasts...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2344
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle stands ready to launch NASA’s Swift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2346
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle stands ready to launch NASA’s Swift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2341
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle stands ready to launch NASA’s Swift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2348
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen from a distance, NASA's Swift spacecraft lifts off from Complex 17A, Cape...

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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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