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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.

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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: NICER Range of Motion Time-lapse
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Apr 11, 2016

NICER Range of Motion Time-lapse

The Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) Deploy and Pointing System (DAPS) is tested at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: NICER Lift Time-lapse
Video
Dec 23, 2015

NICER Lift Time-lapse

The Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) box-shaped X-ray Timing Instrument (XTI) is lifted and...

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NASA image: NICER Prepped for Shipment to KSC
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May 31, 2016

NICER Prepped for Shipment to KSC

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) engineers prepare the instrument for a final pre-ship walkdown at...

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NASA image: NICER Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

NICER Mission

This video previews the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER). NICER is an Astrophysics Mission of...

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NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
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Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

NICER Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Neutron star...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
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Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Neutron star...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Neutron star...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
Image
Apr 12, 2017

NICER Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Neutron star...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
Image
Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

KSC
NASA image: NICER Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
Image
Apr 12, 2017

NICER Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Neutron star...

KSC
NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER engineer Steven Kenyon prepares seven of the 56 X-ray concentrators for installation in the NICER instrument....

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER Optics Lead Takashi Okajima installs one of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators,” each consisting of 24 concentric...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

A photo taken during the NICER range-of-motion test at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center shows the photographer’s...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER Optics Lead Takashi Okajima makes a fine adjustment to the orientation of one X-ray “concentrator” optic. The...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER’s X-ray concentrator optics are inspected under a black light for dust and foreign object debris that could...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER engineer Steven Kenyon installs an X-ray detector onto the payload’s detector plate. The detectors are...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

The NICER payload, blanketed and waiting for launch in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

Many of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators” seen from within the instrument optical bench. Light reflected from 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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