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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 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1459
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Sep 15, 1997

KSC-97PC1459

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: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

MSFC
NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 2003

Material Science

One of the first materials science experiments on the International Space Station -- the Solidification Using a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

MSFC
NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917376 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917381 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc373
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Mar 16, 1998

KSC-98pc373

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia was transferred from Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1056
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Support team member Pamela A. Melroy (left) greets STS-94 Pilot Susan L....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 15, 2000

Microgravity

Cadmium sulfide -- a semiconductor material -- can be grown in nanoclusters. Small molecules of cadmium sulfide,...

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NASA image: iss056e097340
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Jul 18, 2018

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iss056e097340 (July 18, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Drew Feustel works inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 20, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

Midmorning proved the perfect time for a Space Shuttle launch as the thunderstorms that characteristically develop...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 1998

Microgravity

The Microgravity Science Glovebox is a facility for performing microgravity research in the areas of materials,...

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NASA image: iss065e050322
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May 21, 2021

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iss065e050322 (5/21/2021) --- European Space Agency astronaut (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet performing the Illusion...

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NASA image: iss065e050324
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May 21, 2021

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iss065e050324 (5/21/2021) --- European Space Agency astronaut (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet performing the Illusion...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 20, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

Midmorning proved the perfect time for a Space Shuttle launch as the thunderstorms that characteristically develop...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-30 onboard closeup of the fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 onboard closeup of the fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-01-015 (4-8 May 1989) --- A 35mm close-up view of the Fluids Experiment Apparatus (FEA) aboard Atlantis for...

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NASA image: STS-30 MS Cleave monitors fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 MS Cleave monitors fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-02-018 (4-8 May 1989) --- A 35mm overall scene of the operations devoted to the fluids experiment apparatus...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Oct 17, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0886402 (Oct. 17) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim works inside the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 20, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

Midmorning proved the perfect time for a Space Shuttle launch as the thunderstorms that characteristically develop...

MSFC
NASA image: Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment
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Oct 20, 2025

Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment

iss073e0917383 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- Tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles...

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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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