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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment X-Ray Stellar Classes, proposed by Joe Reihs of Baton Rouge,...

MSFC
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Apr 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) image is a spectrum of a black hole, which is similar to the colorful spectrum...

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NASA image: 1300195
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Mar 22, 2013

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ATK TEAM PHOTOGRAPH WITH THE 2 JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WINGS AFTER INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF (X-RAY &...

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NASA image: 1000554
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Feb 15, 2008

1000554

SIX OF THE EIGHTEEN JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE PRIMARY MIRROR SEGMENTS BEING LIFTED INTO POSITION FOR...

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NASA image: 1300194
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Mar 22, 2013

1300194

NASA AND ATK TEAM PHOTOGRAPH WITH THE 2 JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WINGS AFTER INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF...

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NASA image: Shifting Coronas Around Black Holes Artist Concept
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Oct 27, 2015

Shifting Coronas Around Black Holes Artist Concept

A supermassive black hole is depicted in this artist's concept, surrounded by a swirling disk of material falling...

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Apr 15, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph captures the installation of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics...

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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...

JPL
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...

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Oct 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This most distant x-ray cluster of galaxies yet has been found by astronomers using Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO)....

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Oct 13, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Chandra X-Ray Observatory took this first x-ray picture of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) on October 13, 1999. The blue...

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

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This is an x-ray image of the Crab Nebula taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This x-ray photograph of the Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1959

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is of the Crab Nebula in visible light photographed by the Hale Observatory optical telescope in 1959....

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NASA image: NuSTAR-Hunting Hidden Black Holes
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Apr 10, 2025

NuSTAR-Hunting Hidden Black Holes

Most supermassive black holes in the universe are hiding, but NASA’s NuSTAR mission can find them by using...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0353
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0353

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-99pp0354
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0354

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

KSC-99pp0363

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0350
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0350

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: 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

KSC-99pp0362

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-99pp0356
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Mar 25, 1999

KSC-99pp0356

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

KSC-99pp0352

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-99pp0351
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0351

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

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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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