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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 6, 1993

Microgravity

The Thermal Enclosure System (TES) provides thermal control for protein crystal growth experiments. The TES, housed...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 2, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence, flight engineer and mission specialist for STS-67, scribbles notes on the margin of a...

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NASA image: iss073e0002997
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Apr 28, 2025

iss073e0002997

iss073e0002997 (4/28/2025) --- A view of the Colloidal Solids investigation inside the Microgravity Sciences...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

The Diffusion-Controlled Apparatus for Microgravity (DCAM) was developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. A...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The M512 Materials Processing Facility (MPF) with the M518 Multipurpose Electric Facility (MEF) tested and...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA and VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Columbia Debris
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May 6, 2003

Columbia Debris

George D'Heilly and John Cassanto, scientists with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., display for the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Apr 1, 1985

Spacelab

The primary purpose of the Spacelab-3 mission was to conduct materials science experiments in a stable low-gravity...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-30 MS Cleave uses camcorder to record FEA-2 crystal growth
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 MS Cleave uses camcorder to record FEA-2 crystal growth

STS030-10-002 (8 May 1989) --- STS-30 Mission Specialist Mary L. Cleave operates 8mm video camcorder at Fluids...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1440
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May 6, 2003

KSC-03pd1440

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - John Cassanto (center), with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., explains the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1446
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May 6, 2003

KSC-03pd1446

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The apparatus shown was designed to hold microcapsules for research on mission STS-107....

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Apr 1, 1985

Spacelab

Activities inside the laboratory module during the Spacelab-3 mission are shown in this photograph. Left to right...

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NASA image: STS-43 MS Lucid works with BIMDA-02 cell syringes on OV-104's middeck
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 MS Lucid works with BIMDA-02 cell syringes on OV-104's middeck

STS043-03-001 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- Astronaut Shannon W. Lucid, STS-43 mission specialist, is pictured with a sample...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 5, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, the STS-37 mission launched April 5, 1991 from launch pad 39B at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1981

Spacelab

The primary purpose of the Spacelab-3 mission was to conduct materials science experiments in a stable low-gravity...

MSFC
Audio
Jan 31, 2025

HWHAP Ep370_Spaceflight_Adaptation

Host (Courtney Beasley): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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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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