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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: Microgravity
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Apr 21, 1999

Microgravity

University of Alabama engineer Lance Weiss briefs NASA astronaut Dr. Bornie Dunbar about the design and capabilities...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

This photo shows the Handheld Diffusion Test Cell (HH-DTC) apparatus flown on the Space Shuttle. Similar cells...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 2000

Microgravity

Watching molecules of the iron-storing protein apoferritin come together to form a nucleus reveals some interesting...

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NASA image: Kopra in JPM
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Jul 29, 2009

Kopra in JPM

ISS020-E-026299 (29 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works at the Protein...

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NASA image: Kopra in JPM
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Jul 29, 2009

Kopra in JPM

ISS020-E-026302 (29 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works at the Protein...

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NASA image: Whitson places cartridge into the ZCG experiment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Oct 29, 2002

Whitson places cartridge into the ZCG experiment in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS005-E-19055 (29 October 2002) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition Five flight engineer, inserts an...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Samples of zinc-alloyed cadmium mercury grown on Earth (1g) and in space (ug) are shown at the same magnification....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 20, 1998

Microgravity

Joel Kearns viewing a laboratory demonstration of the Observable Protein Crystal Growth Apparatus (OPCGA) experiment...

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NASA image: CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CVD REACTION CHAMBER
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Mar 12, 1989

CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CVD REACTION CHAMBER

Shigehiro Nishino -- Visiting faculty fellow Dr. Shigehiro Nishino introduced the Lewis team to a unique chemical...

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NASA image: Whitson retrieves an experiment cartridge for the ZCG experiment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Oct 29, 2002

Whitson retrieves an experiment cartridge for the ZCG experiment in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS005-E-19049 (29 October 2002) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition Five flight engineer, retrieves an...

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NASA image: iss020e050708
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Oct 10, 2009

iss020e050708

ISS020-E-050708 (10 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer, works at the...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 18, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e024523 (Apr. 18, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel is seen in the Cupola, holding sample bags of...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043705 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- Sample bags of crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 20, 1998

Microgravity

Front view of Observable Protein Crystal Growth Apparatus (OPCGA) experiment residing in a Thermal Enclosure System...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Crystal Growth in magnetic fields, a float-zone sample, the surface tension of the melt keeps the sample suspended...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 1988

Around Marshall

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-26) astronauts George Nelson, John Lounge, and Richard Covey are pictured training on...

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NASA image: CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab
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Oct 20, 1995

CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-101-018 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie maneuvers his body to a position...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 12, 1992

Microgravity

The Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) with the Experimental Apparatus Container (EAC)...

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NASA image: iss059e101468
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Jun 12, 2019

iss059e101468

iss059e101468 (6/12/2019) — Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE modules...

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NASA image: CGBA, Pilot Kent Rominger films HHDTC units in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

CGBA, Pilot Kent Rominger films HHDTC units in Spacelab

STS073-131-014 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-73 pilot, uses a camcorder to record...

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NASA image: ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment

STS073-353-018 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. inspects a crystal in a...

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NASA image: iss059e101463
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Jun 12, 2019

iss059e101463

iss059e101463 (6/12/2019) --- Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE Modules...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 1, 1991

Microgravity

The Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) flew during the USMP-2 mission. During USMP-2, the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1470
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Oct 1, 1997

KSC-97PC1470

Technicians are monitoring experiments on the United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) in preparation for its...

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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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