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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: PRO Imagery Submittal - Nanoracks-COSMOS
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Sep 8, 2016

PRO Imagery Submittal - Nanoracks-COSMOS

jsc2025e044835 (9/8/2016) --- Contents flown for the NanoRacks-Crystallization Of Silver Nitrate in Microgravity On...

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Apr 19, 2019

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iss059e027344 (April 19, 2019) --- Astronaut David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency studies how crystals...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The COS consists of a specially designed (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus tray with 6 chambers, a video camera for...

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NASA image: iss057e074529
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Nov 9, 2018

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iss057e074529 (Nov. 9, 2018) --- Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor is pictured mixing protein...

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NASA image: White House Science Fair
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May 27, 2014

White House Science Fair

Crystal Brockington and Aaron Barron, both 18 years old, designed a more efficient and cost effective solar cell...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Valerie Cassanto is one of the scientists recovering experiments found during the search for Columbia debris.  Included in the Commercial ITA Biomedical Experiments payload on mission STS-107 are urokinase cancer research, microencapsulation of drugs, the Growth of Bacterial Biofilm on Surfaces during Spaceflight (GOBBSS), and tin crystal formation.
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May 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Valerie Cassanto is one of the scientists recovering experiments found during the search for Columbia debris. Included in the Commercial ITA Biomedical Experiments payload on mission STS-107 are urokinase cancer research, microencapsulation of drugs, the Growth of Bacterial Biofilm on Surfaces during Spaceflight (GOBBSS), and tin crystal formation.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Valerie Cassanto is one of the scientists recovering experiments found during the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 16, 1994

Microgravity

These Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA) trays were first flown in the Thermal Enclosure System (TES) during the USMP-2...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Gaseous Nitrogen Dewar apparatus developed by Dr. Alex McPherson of the University of California, Irvine for use...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058812 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Experiments with colloidal solutions of plastic microspheres suspended in a liquid serve as models of how molecules...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 5, 1998

Microgravity

Scarning electron microscope images of the surface of ZBLAN fibers pulled in microgravity (ug) and on Earth (1g)...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058802 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1382
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Sep 8, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: Al Sacco, Ken Bowersox and Kent Rominger pose in middeck
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Nov 5, 1995

Al Sacco, Ken Bowersox and Kent Rominger pose in middeck

STS073-337-021 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Three members of the crew check out the Zeolite Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: jsc2024e038398
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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038398 (6/5/2024) --- Famoxadone crystals grown with Redwire's PIL-BOX aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058807 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: jsc2024e038399
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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038399 (6/5/2024) --- Glycine crystals grown with Redwire's PIL-BOX aboard the International Space Station....

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NASA image: iss056e160897
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Aug 31, 2018

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iss056e160897 (Aug. 31, 2018) --- NASA Astronaut Ricky Arnold performs microscope photo document operations for the...

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NASA image: Propulsion Systems Lab
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Apr 14, 2015

Propulsion Systems Lab

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Proteins are the building blocks of our bodies and the living world around us. Within our bodies proteins make it...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard STS-73, USML-2: Mission Specialist, Payload Commander, Kathryn Thorton with (CGF) Crystal Growth Furnace

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NASA image: Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developin
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Nov 30, 2016

Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developin

Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developing single crystal silicon mirrors

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NASA image: Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developin
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Nov 30, 2016

Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developin

Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developing single crystal silicon mirrors

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NASA image: GSFC_20161130_2017-2895_003-007
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Nov 30, 2016

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Cutting Edge Magazine.Will Zhang.Vince Bly.Raul Rivera developing single crystal silicon mirrors

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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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