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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: Galactic Gathering Gives Impressive Light Display
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Dec 11, 2014

Galactic Gathering Gives Impressive Light Display

This composite image of NGC 2207 and IC 2163 contains Chandra data in pink, optical-light data from NASA Hubble...

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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-99pp0766
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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 nears...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0765
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter that brought the Chandra X-ray Observatory to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0769
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning daylight, the payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray...

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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-99pp0768
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray Observatory is prepared for its...

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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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NASA image: KSC-99pc0184
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the STS-93 crew pose in front of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0975
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Jul 19, 1999

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0770
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning, the payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray Observatory,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00307
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Aug 27, 2004

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A new era in stellar astronomy began five years ago when the Chandra X-ray Observatory first opened its sunshade to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0339
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Mar 24, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses at the foot of the Chandra X-ray Observatory during payload familiarization....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0336
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Commander Eileen Collins join a TRW...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0334
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Mar 24, 1999

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During payload familiarization, four members of the STS-93 crew pose in front of the Chandra X-ray Observatory,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0337
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Mar 24, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses with her camera in front of the Chandra X-ray Observatory during payload...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0340
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby gets a close look at the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0338
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Mar 24, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby learns about the solar panel hinge, held by a TRW technician, and its use on the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0335
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Mar 24, 1999

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A TRW technician joins STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins (center) and Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby (right) as they observe...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0332
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Commander Eileen M. Collins look at a hinge...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0333
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0164
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Feb 6, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chandra X-ray Observatory is unloaded from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transporter two...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0163
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Feb 6, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chandra X-ray Observatory is unloaded from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transporter two...

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

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This illustration of the Comet-Shoemaker/Levy collision shows the first piece of the remains of the comet crashing...

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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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