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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: 1300928
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Aug 15, 2013

1300928

ELLEN RABENBERG, EM31, FAILURE ANALYSIS AND METALLURGY BRANCH, DIAGNOSTICS TEAM MEMBER WITH 3D MICROSCOPE

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope
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Jun 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope

iss073e0134904 (June 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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NASA image: Adirondack Post-Drill 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

Adirondack Post-Drill 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: A Clean Adirondack 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

A Clean Adirondack 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: Martian Soil in 3-D
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Jan 16, 2004

Martian Soil in 3-D

This image taken by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the powdery soil of Mars in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0025978 (May 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0027806 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: Sampling Martian Soil 3-D
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Sep 24, 2004

Sampling Martian Soil 3-D

NASA Mars Exploration Rover microscopic imager onboard Spirit revealed a gap less than half an inch in the imprint...

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NASA image: Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Stereo from Two Sols
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Aug 21, 2009

Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Stereo from Two Sols

This stereo view combines a pair of images taken two months apart by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: A Crack Runs Through It
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Apr 2, 2004

A Crack Runs Through It

This 3-D image taken by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a close-up of the...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1925 Stereo
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Aug 21, 2009

Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1925 Stereo

This stereo view combines a pair of images taken by the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit...

JPL
NASA image: Diamond in 3-D
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Aug 20, 2004

Diamond in 3-D

This 3-D, microscopic imager mosaic of a target area on a rock called Diamond Jenness was taken after NASA Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Berries on the Ground 2 3-D
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Feb 12, 2004

Berries on the Ground 2 3-D

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of soil featuring round,...

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NASA image: Berries on the Ground 2 3-D
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Feb 12, 2004

Berries on the Ground 2 3-D

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of soil featuring round,...

JPL
NASA image: Magnetic 3D Cell Culturing
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Jul 11, 2017

Magnetic 3D Cell Culturing

iss052e014201 (7/11/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson uses a microscope to view Magnetic 3D Biocells. This...

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NASA image: iss073e0025988
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May 9, 2025

iss073e0025988

iss073e0025988 (5/9/2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works with the ELVIS investigation at the Life Sciences...

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NASA image: ISS Materials Research
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Jan 9, 2017

ISS Materials Research

Deena Dombrosky (Zin Technologies Engineer) is shown here filling a Procter & Gamble (P & G) sample that will be...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples

iss073e0027808 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118830 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment
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Feb 4, 2016

Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment

Ground testing for the first confocal Light Microscopy Microscope (LMM) Experiment. Procter and Gamble is working...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118821 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: Kidney Cells-02
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May 19, 2021

Kidney Cells-02

jsc2021e019397 (5/19/2021) --- The Nortis Organ Chip under a microscope in the laboratory of Edward Kelly in the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

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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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