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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: 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...

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NASA image: iss070e129524
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Mar 25, 2024

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iss070e129524 (March 25, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara shows off the...

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NASA image: Polymer Convection
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Sep 27, 2019

Polymer Convection

jsc2020e003407 (9/27/2019) --- A preflight image of the Polymer Convection investigation the the Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc243
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc243

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi removes experiment hardware and sample cartridges
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Jul 4, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi removes experiment hardware and sample cartridges

iss073e0383926 (July 4, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: iss061e092274
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Dec 18, 2019

iss061e092274

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

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NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06300 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: Alloy Cartridges for the Alloy Semiconductor Experiment
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Mar 22, 2013

Alloy Cartridges for the Alloy Semiconductor Experiment

iss035e007095 (3/22/2013) --- A close-up view of an alloy cartridge to be installed in the Gradient Heating Furnace...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc245
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Jan 31, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0031
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Jan 9, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-32R lifts off from Pad 39-A at 7:35 a.m. EST. Columbia is scheduled to deploy the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing
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Aug 13, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing

Sebastian Mathea of the University of Oxford in England, speaks to members of social media in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: iss065e081297
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May 28, 2021

iss065e081297

iss065e081297 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur swaps sample...

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NASA image: iss072e098100
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Oct 23, 2024

iss072e098100

iss072e098100 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit is pictured setting up...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

The Equiaxed Dendritic Solidification Experiment (EDSE) is a material sciences investigation under the Formation of...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Paul Reichert, associate principal scientist at Merck Research Laboratories in Kenilworth, New Jersey, left, speaks...

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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: KSC-97pc244
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Jan 31, 1997

KSC-97pc244

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

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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...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Sets up for "Science of Opportunity"
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Sets up for "Science of Opportunity"

iss072e098102 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit is pictured setting up...

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NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06309 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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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: Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3072
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May 28, 2021

Curiosity Navigation Cameras Spot Twilight Clouds on Sol 3072

Using the navigation cameras on its mast, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took these images of clouds just after sunset...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman transfers the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2
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Oct 2, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman transfers the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2

iss073e0818450 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman transfers the...

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NASA image: iss067e188976
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Jul 12, 2022

iss067e188976

iss067e188976 (July 12, 2022) --- Wispy, noctilucent clouds are pictured blanketing the Earth's horizon as the...

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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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