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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-99pp0852
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Jul 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39-B, a worker monitors the closing of Space Shuttle Columbia's payload...

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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-99pp0851
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Jul 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39-B, the Chandra X-ray Observatory sits inside the payload bay on...

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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: KSC-99pp0355
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians check the point of attachment of the solar panel array at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0165
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Feb 6, 1999

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Cradled in the cargo hold of a tractor-trailer rig called the Space Cargo Transportation System, the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0167
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Feb 6, 1999

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At the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers (left) drive, by remote control, the rear bogie away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0166
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Feb 6, 1999

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Cradled in the cargo hold of a tractor-trailer rig called the Space Cargo Transportation System, the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: Powerful, Pulsating Core of Star
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Sep 16, 2014

Powerful, Pulsating Core of Star

The blue dot in this image marks the spot of an energetic pulsar -- the magnetic, spinning core of star that blew up...

JPL
NASA image: The Case of Missing Iron in Cassiopeia A
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Feb 19, 2014

The Case of Missing Iron in Cassiopeia A

When astronomers first looked at images of a supernova remnant called Cassiopeia A, captured by NASA NuSTAR. The...

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NASA image: Untangling the Remains of Cassiopeia A
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Feb 19, 2014

Untangling the Remains of Cassiopeia A

This is the first map of radioactivity in a supernova remnant, the blown-out bits and pieces of a massive star that...

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NASA image: Evolution of a Supernova
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Feb 19, 2014

Evolution of a Supernova

A massive star left, which has created elements as heavy as iron in its interior, blows up in a tremendous explosion...

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NASA image: Radioactive Core of a Dead Star
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Feb 19, 2014

Radioactive Core of a Dead Star

NASA NuSTAR has, for the first time, imaged the radioactive guts of a supernova remnant, the leftover remains of a...

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NASA image: Adding a New Color to Palate of Cassiopeia A Images
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Feb 19, 2014

Adding a New Color to Palate of Cassiopeia A Images

NASA NuSTAR is complementing previous observations of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant red and green by providing...

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NASA image: NuSTAR Data Point to Sloshing Supernovas
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Feb 19, 2014

NuSTAR Data Point to Sloshing Supernovas

The images at the top of this graphic represent two popular models describing how stars blast apart. The models...

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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...

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NASA image: Sounds from Around the Milky Way
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Sep 22, 2020

Sounds from Around the Milky Way

A new project using sonification turns astronomical images from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other...

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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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