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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-99pc0171
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Feb 8, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers begin lifting the Chandra X-ray Observatory out of its...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0170
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Feb 8, 1999

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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

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

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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-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

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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-99pc0173
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Feb 8, 1999

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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

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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

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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

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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: KSC-99pp0707
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Jun 18, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, a worker keeps check on the transfer of the Chandra X-ray Observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0704
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Jun 18, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lifted by an overhead crane in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0705
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Jun 18, 1999

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Workers help set up the KSC payload canister transporter as it waits in the Vertical Processing Facility to retrieve...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0706
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Jun 18, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the KSC payload canister transporter (left) backs up to the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 1448 with Active Galactic Nucleus
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Jan 7, 2017

Galaxy NGC 1448 with Active Galactic Nucleus

NGC 1448, a galaxy with an active galactic nucleus, is seen in this image combining data from the Carnegie-Irvine...

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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...

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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: Inside the Flame Nebula
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May 7, 2014

Inside the Flame Nebula

This composite image shows one of the clusters, NGC 2024, which is found in the center of the so-called Flame Nebula...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0624
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is revealed with its protective cover removed....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0626
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Jun 4, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialists Catherine Coleman (left) and Michel Tognini of France (right), representing the Centre...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0627
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Jun 4, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialists Catherine Coleman (left) and Michel Tognini of France (right), who represents the Centre...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0764
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory begins...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0180
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Feb 9, 1999

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0179
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Facility, the STS-93 crew poses in the nozzle of Space Shuttle Columbia's main...

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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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