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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: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer
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Mar 26, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer

iss074e0414454 (March 26, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer
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Mar 26, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer

iss074e0414445 (March 26, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-023786 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094066 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)
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Aug 31, 2017

Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)

iss052e079043 (Aug. 31, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer actuating four cansiters of the Biological Research in...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094062 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)
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Aug 31, 2017

Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)

iss052e079058 (Aug. 31, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer actuating four cansiters of the Biological Research in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples
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Apr 28, 2025

Astronaut Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples

iss073e0002477_alt (April 28, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1 in the JPM
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Jan 26, 2012

Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1 in the JPM

ISS030-E-050848 (26 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: Astronaut Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples
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Apr 28, 2025

Astronaut Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples

iss073e0002467 (April 28, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1 in the JPM
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Jan 26, 2012

Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1 in the JPM

ISS030-E-050849 (26 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: Grip & Grin
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Dec 18, 2018

Grip & Grin

From left to right: Dr. Oliver Ullrich from the University of Zurich, Dr. Ye Zhang and Dr. Howard Levine of NASA's...

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NASA image: Grip & Grin
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Dec 18, 2018

Grip & Grin

From left to right: Dr. Oliver Ullrich from the University of Zurich, Dr. Ye Zhang and Dr. Howard Levine of NASA's...

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NASA image: Grip & Grin
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Dec 18, 2018

Grip & Grin

Dr. Oliver Ullrich (left) from the University of Zurich and Dr. Howard Levine of NASA's Kennedy Space Center stood...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0394-2
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Nov 16, 1996

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SAC AND INCUBATOR WITH MELISSA KIRVEN-BROOKS. Space Station Biological Research Project

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 8, 2002

Microgravity

Mary Kicza, NASA Associate Administrator for Biological and Physical Research.

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NASA image: Calculating Radiation Dose for Biological Tissue
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May 30, 2013

Calculating Radiation Dose for Biological Tissue

This graph based on data from the RAD instrument onboard NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft shows the flux of...

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NASA image: Organ_Chip_Emulate_AVATAR
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Jan 14, 2026

Organ_Chip_Emulate_AVATAR

Organ chips are roughly the size of a USB drive and could be used to predict how an individual might respond to a...

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NASA image: AVATAR_Organ_Chip_FeatureBPS
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Jan 14, 2026

AVATAR_Organ_Chip_FeatureBPS

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: AVATAR_OrganChip
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Jan 14, 2026

AVATAR_OrganChip

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: AVATAR_Hardware_ArtemisII_SpaceTango
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Jan 14, 2026

AVATAR_Hardware_ArtemisII_SpaceTango

This is the hardware that will contain the AVATAR chips during the Artemis II flight. The AVATAR (A Virtual...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Anthrax spores are inactive forms of Bacillus anthracis. They can survive for decades inside a spore's tough...

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NASA image: Emulate_AVATAR_OrganChip_gloved
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Jan 14, 2026

Emulate_AVATAR_OrganChip_gloved

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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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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