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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: Art Concepts - Mars Sample (Robot)
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Jun 9, 1987

Art Concepts - Mars Sample (Robot)

S87-35313 (15 May 1987)--- This artist's rendering illustrates a Mars Sample Return mission under study at Jet...

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NASA image: FIR ACE samples
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Jun 4, 2014

FIR ACE samples

ISS040-E-007368 (5 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, works with Advanced...

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NASA image: Sample of Asteroid Bennu
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Nov 8, 2023

Sample of Asteroid Bennu

A portion of the asteroid Bennu sample delivered to Earth by NASA's OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation,...

GSFC
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: ExHAM-MDM2 Samples installed on HXP
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Oct 30, 2015

ExHAM-MDM2 Samples installed on HXP

iss045e084246 (10/30/2015) --- Documentation of the Handhold Experiment Platform (HXP) following installation of...

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NASA image: CSA-CP SP402 Sampling Pump
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Dec 26, 2012

CSA-CP SP402 Sampling Pump

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) - CP SP402 Sampling Pump, in the Node 1. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Departure from Bennu Trailer
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May 5, 2021

OSIRIS-REx Departure from Bennu Trailer

At approximately 4:16 p.m. EDT on May 10th, 2021, the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 10, 1996

Around Marshall

The dart and associated launching system was developed by engineers at MSFC to collect a sample of the aluminum...

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NASA image: jsc2026e034361
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Apr 28, 2026

jsc2026e034361

jsc2026e034361 (April 28, 2026) --- Air sample kit and canisters are seen that collect ambient and alveolar samples...

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NASA image: Lunar Samples - Apollo 12
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Nov 28, 1969

Lunar Samples - Apollo 12

S69-60354 (29 Nov. 1969) --- A scientist's gloved hand holds one of the numerous rock samples brought back to Earth...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar sample
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Jun 24, 2009

Apollo 11 lunar sample

ISS020-E-014193 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar sample
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Jun 24, 2009

Apollo 11 lunar sample

ISS020-E-14196 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar sample
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Jun 24, 2009

Apollo 11 lunar sample

ISS020-E-14200 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

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NASA image: Robotic Arm Camera Image of the South Side of the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer Door TA4 receiving sample
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Jun 13, 2008

Robotic Arm Camera Image of the South Side of the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer Door TA4 receiving sample

Robotic Arm Camera Image of the South Side of the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer Door TA4 receiving sample

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NASA image: Oudemans Crater Central Uplift: A Sample of Well-Preserved Layering   Excavated from Kilometers Below
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Feb 1, 2007

Oudemans Crater Central Uplift: A Sample of Well-Preserved Layering Excavated from Kilometers Below

Oudemans Crater Central Uplift: A Sample of Well-Preserved Layering Excavated from Kilometers Below

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NASA image: NASA's OSIRIS-REx Approaches Asteroid Bennu
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Aug 24, 2018

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Approaches Asteroid Bennu

NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission launched in 2016 and now (August, 2018) is entering its approach...

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NASA image: Mars' Mysterious Methane
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Jun 7, 2018

Mars' Mysterious Methane

NASA's Curiosity rover used an instrument called SAM (Sample Analysis at Mars) to detect seasonal changes in...

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NASA image: Hicari sample
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Jul 10, 2014

Hicari sample

iss040e054521 (7/10/2014) --- A photo of Hicari sample cartridge 2 from the Gradient Heating Furnace (GHF) removed...

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NASA image: Hicari sample
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Jul 10, 2014

Hicari sample

iss040e054526 (7/10/2014) --- A photo of Hicari sample cartridge 2 from the Gradient Heating Furnace (GHF) removed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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NASA image: Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.
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Mar 4, 2015

Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.

iss042e29609 (3/4/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken prior to collection of surface and air samples using...

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NASA image: Microbial Observatory-1 Sample Collection
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May 15, 2015

Microbial Observatory-1 Sample Collection

iss043e198394 (5/15/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken prior to collection of surface and air samples using...

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NASA image: Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.
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Mar 4, 2015

Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.

iss042e296526 (3/4/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken prior to collection of surface and air samples using...

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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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