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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: Material Science
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Jul 12, 2004

Material Science

This soldering iron has an evacuated copper capsule at the tip that contains a pellet of Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG)...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps sample cartridges inside the Material Science Laboratory
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May 15, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps sample cartridges inside the Material Science Laboratory

iss073e0071487 (May 15, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers swaps sample...

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NASA image: Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph
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Jan 30, 2020

Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph

NASA's first Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) project designed and validated a payload containing a materials...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes research hardware from inside the Materials Science Laboratory
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes research hardware from inside the Materials Science Laboratory

iss073e0222456 (June 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes research...

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

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

STS030-10-003 (4-8 May 1989) --- An overall scene of the onboard materials science project for STS-30. Seen is the...

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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...

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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: Miria Finckenor, a researcher at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, shows off the 15th Materials International Space Station Experiment, or MISSE, an external science payload berthed on the International Space Station since 2001
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May 18, 2021

Miria Finckenor, a researcher at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, shows off the 15th Materials International Space Station Experiment, or MISSE, an external science payload berthed on the International Space Station since 2001

Miria Finckenor, a researcher at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, shows off the 15th...

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NASA image: Bright Particle of Martian Origin in Scoop Hole
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Oct 15, 2012

Bright Particle of Martian Origin in Scoop Hole

This image contributed to an interpretation by NASA Mars rover Curiosity science team that some of the bright...

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NASA image: Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

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NASA image: Comparing Mastcam and Laboratory Spectra
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Mar 18, 2013

Comparing Mastcam and Laboratory Spectra

This set of images illustrates how the science filters of the Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity can...

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NASA image: Bright Particle in Hole Dug by Scooping of Martian Soil
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Oct 18, 2012

Bright Particle in Hole Dug by Scooping of Martian Soil

The mission science team assessed the bright particles in this scooped pit to be native Martian material rather than...

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NASA image: Glenelg in 3-D
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Oct 10, 2012

Glenelg in 3-D

This 3-D image shows the upcoming science destination for NASA Mars rover Curiosity, a region dubbed Glenelg, where...

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NASA image: Drill Hole Image and Spectra Acquired by Mastcam
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Mar 18, 2013

Drill Hole Image and Spectra Acquired by Mastcam

This set of images illustrates how the science filters of the Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity can...

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NASA image: Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser During Tests
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Sep 21, 2010

Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser During Tests

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

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NASA image: iss071e195867
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Jun 17, 2024

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iss071e195867 (June 17, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps works on the...

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NASA image: iss071e195799
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Jun 17, 2024

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iss071e195867 (June 17, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps works on the...

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NASA image: iss061e092274
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Dec 18, 2019

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iss061e092274 (12/18/2019) --- A view of the Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) in...

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NASA image: 1000424
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Mar 16, 2010

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L TO R: DR. FRANCIS CHIARAMONTE, PROGRAM EXECUTIVE FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES, ISS RESEARCH PROJECT, NASA HEADQUARTERS;...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during MSL SQF Sample Cartridge Exchange
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Nov 26, 2013

Mastracchio during MSL SQF Sample Cartridge Exchange

ss038e008298 (11/26/2013) --- A view of NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, during the Material Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain swaps filters inside the Kermit microscope
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May 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain swaps filters inside the Kermit microscope

iss073e0118086 (May 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside the...

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NASA image: iss066e114140
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Jan 12, 2022

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iss066e114140 (Jan. 12, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

The Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) Facility established at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) supports NASA's...

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NASA image: iss065e081296
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May 28, 2021

iss065e081296

iss065e081296 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur reviews procedures...

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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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