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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: NASA Telescopes Deliver Stellar Bouquet in Time for Valentine's Day
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA Telescopes Deliver Stellar Bouquet in Time for Valentine's Day

This composite image contains the deepest X-ray image ever made of the spectacular star forming region called 30...

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

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image shows the central region of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 as seen edge-on from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory...

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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: Dead Star Creates Celestial Havoc
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Oct 27, 2006

Dead Star Creates Celestial Havoc

A star's spectacular death in the constellation Taurus was observed on Earth as the supernova of 1054 A.D. Now,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00319
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Sep 23, 2004

KSC-04-S-00319

More than thirty years since their accidental discovery, gamma-ray bursts are still a mystery to scientists. These...

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NASA image: Extra X-rays at the Hub of Our Milky Way Galaxy
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Apr 29, 2015

Extra X-rays at the Hub of Our Milky Way Galaxy

NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has captured a new high-energy X-ray view (magenta, Figure...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Aug 13, 2004

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image of the galaxy cluster Abell 2125, provided by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), reveals several...

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NASA image: 1300193
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Mar 22, 2013

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JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WING #2 INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF (X-RAY & CRYOGENIC FACILITY) PRIOR TO TESTING

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NASA image: 1300192
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Mar 22, 2013

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JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WING #2 INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF (X-RAY & CRYOGENIC FACILITY) PRIOR TO TESTING

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NASA image: 1300191
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Mar 22, 2013

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JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WING #2 INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF (X-RAY & CRYOGENIC FACILITY) PRIOR TO TESTING

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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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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 1, 1990

Spacelab

In this photograph, the instruments of the Astro-1 Observatory are erected in the cargo bay of the Columbia orbiter....

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NASA image: Galaxy in Different Lights
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Oct 8, 2014

Galaxy in Different Lights

The comparison from NASA Hubble telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory highlights how different the universe can...

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NASA image: Anomalous Arms
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Dec 18, 2007

Anomalous Arms

This composite image is of spiral galaxy M106 NGC 4258; optical data from the Digitized Sky Survey is yellow, radio...

JPL
NASA image: Face Illusion in the Cosmic Clouds
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Oct 22, 2014

Face Illusion in the Cosmic Clouds

In this image of PSR B1509-58 about 170,000 light-years from Earth, X-rays from NASA Chandra in gold are seen along...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph shows the mirrors of the High Resolution Mirror Assembly (HRMA) for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 14, 1995

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is an artist's concept of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1998

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is a computer rendering of the fully developed Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is a computer rendering of the fully developed Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray...

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

KSC-chandra-xo2

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: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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May 1, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph shows the Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF),...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Dec 16, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is a photograph of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF),...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Dec 16, 1996

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is a photograph of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF),...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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May 1, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph shows the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF),...

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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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