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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: Astronaut Jonny Kim draws a blood sample from astronaut Takuya Onishi
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Jul 1, 2025

Astronaut Jonny Kim draws a blood sample from astronaut Takuya Onishi

iss073e0384171 (July 1, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim (right) of NASA draws a blood sample from...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit stows plant samples inside a science freezer
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Dec 27, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit stows plant samples inside a science freezer

iss072e404007 (Dec. 27, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit stows plant samples...

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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: Mars 2020 With Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars 2020 With Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)

NASA's Mars 2020 rover will store rock and soil samples in sealed tubes on the planet's surface for future missions...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 27, 1999

Microgravity

A Memphis student working at the University of Alabama in Huntsville prepares samples for the first protein crystal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 27, 1999

Microgravity

Memphis students working at the University of Alabama in Huntsville prepare samples for the first protein crystal...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034074 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, works with the LOH-...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 24, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Michael Clifford places a liquid nitrogen Dewar containing frozen protein solutions aboard Russia's space...

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NASA image: iss072e310952
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Dec 3, 2024

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iss072e310952 (Dec. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit processes bacteria...

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NASA image: iss056e142862_alt
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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142862_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 11 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 25, 1969

LUNAR SAMPLES - APOLLO 11 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-39996 (25 July 1969) --- The first Apollo 11 sample return container, with lunar surface material inside, is...

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NASA image: iss071e040122
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Apr 23, 2024

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iss071e040122 (April 23, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flght Engineers Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick, both NASA...

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NASA image: iss056e142871_alt
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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142871_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 20, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Tom Akers places a liquid nitrogen Dewar containing frozen protein solutions aboard Russia's space Station...

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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: iss056e142865_alt
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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142865_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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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: iss071e486657
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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e486657 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps out sample...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO XVI - MSC
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May 19, 1972

LUNAR SAMPLE - APOLLO XVI - MSC

S72-38465 (19 May 1972) --- In an isolated area of the Manned Spacecraft Center's Lunar Receiving Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware
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Nov 26, 2024

Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware

iss072e280736 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, both Expedition 72...

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NASA image: iss073e0025371
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May 7, 2025

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iss073e0025371 (5/7/2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers prepares to swap sample cassettes inside the Advanced...

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NASA image: iss071e487310
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Aug 13, 2024

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iss071e487310 (Aug. 13, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick mixes and...

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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: NUTRITION w/Repository
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Jun 6, 2009

NUTRITION w/Repository

ISS020-E-007577 (6 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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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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