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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: First Apollo 11 Sample Return Containers - Unloading - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC
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Jul 26, 1969

First Apollo 11 Sample Return Containers - Unloading - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC

S69-40110 (25 July 1969) --- The first Apollo 11 sample return container, containing lunar surface material, is...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 28, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

NASA communications teams and members of the Air Force’s 2nd Audiovisual Squadron participate in television...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 27, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

NASA communications teams and members of the Air Force’s 2nd Audiovisual Squadron prepare a backdrop, Sunday, Aug....

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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: KSC-98pc1864
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1864

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Stardust spacecraft is ready for the sample return capsule to be...

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

Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.

iss042e296534 (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

iss043e198418 (5/15/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is shown during the collection of surface and air samples...

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NASA image: Anderson gathers air samples in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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Oct 3, 2007

Anderson gathers air samples in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-31714 (3 Oct. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, poses with a microbial...

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NASA image: Anderson gathers air samples in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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Oct 3, 2007

Anderson gathers air samples in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-31717 (3 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, poses with a microbial air...

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NASA image: Padalka collects air samples in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8
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Apr 28, 2004

Padalka collects air samples in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8

ISS008-E-22362 (28 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

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NASA image: Padalka collects air samples in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8
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Apr 28, 2004

Padalka collects air samples in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8

ISS008-E-22363 (28 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first asteroid sampling mission launched into space at...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first asteroid sampling mission launched into space at...

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NASA image: ASEPTIC
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Jul 31, 2013

ASEPTIC

ISS036-E-026661 (31 July 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Rassvet Mini-Research Module (MRM1), Russian...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

NASA Astronaut and Expedition 19 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt delivers remarks and shows a moon rock sample being...

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NASA image: Parmitano in HTV-4
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Aug 9, 2013

Parmitano in HTV-4

ISS036-E-030115 (9 Aug. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)
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Jun 23, 2017

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)

iss052e006446 (Jun. 23, 2017) --- Microbial Tracking-2 in the Node 2 module at air sampling location number 5...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory that is two distinct, but interrelated...

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NASA image: Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)
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Jun 23, 2017

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)

iss052e006453 (Jun. 23, 2017) --- Microbial Tracking-2 in the Node 2 module at air sampling location number 2...

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NASA image: Ice Crystal Cloud Research
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Jul 11, 2016

Ice Crystal Cloud Research

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

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first asteroid sampling mission launched into space at...

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NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon
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Mar 6, 2025

NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon

A technology demonstration instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has operated on the Moon as...

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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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