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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-99pp0620
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lifted from its workstand in order to move it...

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NASA image: Renita Fincke at Russian Mission Control Center
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Apr 20, 2004

Renita Fincke at Russian Mission Control Center

Renita Fincke, wife of Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Michael...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Renita Fincke, left, watches her husband, NASA astronaut Michael Fincke and Expedition 9 Flight Engineer depart from...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Renita Fincke, right, awaits the arrival of her husband NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, while holding their 4...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0771
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Jun 27, 1999

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In this fish-eye view, a worker oversees the movement of the Chandra X-ray Observatory into the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0976
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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mrs. Lalitha Chandrasekhar, wife of the late Indian-American Nobel Laureate...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0772
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Jun 27, 1999

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In this fish-eye view, the Chandra X-ray Observatory rests inside the payload bay of the orbiter Columbia. Chandra...

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NASA image: sts093-s-013
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Jun 27, 1999

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STS093-S-013 (27 June 1999) --- In this fish-eye view, the Chandra X-ray Observatory rests inside the payload bay of...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 7, 2004

Space Science

Four hundred years ago, sky watchers, including the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler, best known as the discoverer...

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NASA image: Firework Nova
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Jul 2, 2015

Firework Nova

In Hollywood blockbusters, explosions are often among the stars of the show. In space, explosions of actual stars...

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NASA image: Crab Nebula from Five Observatories
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May 10, 2017

Crab Nebula from Five Observatories

In the summer of the year 1054 AD, Chinese astronomers saw a new "guest star," that appeared six times brighter than...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0183
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the Chandra X-ray Observatory is the object of attention of the STS-93...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0853
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Jul 17, 1999

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At Launch Pad 39-B, the Chandra X-ray Observatory sits inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Columbia, waiting for...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0854
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Jul 17, 1999

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At Launch Pad 39-B, the Space Shuttle Columbia's payload bay doors close around the Chandra X-ray Observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0168
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Feb 8, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the Chandra X-ray Observatory (top) lies in its protective container...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0191
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Feb 10, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers prepare the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory for its lift to a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0196
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Feb 10, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers move the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory on its workstand to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0174
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Feb 8, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers check the placement of the Chandra X-ray Observatory on the stand...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0171
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0171

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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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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