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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.

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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: Kotov works with samples from Bioscience Experiment in the MRM2
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Feb 24, 2010

Kotov works with samples from Bioscience Experiment in the MRM2

ISS022-E-071574 (24 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with samples...

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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-023771 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Team Photo of Bennu Sample Researchers at NASA Goddard
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Jan 28, 2025

Team Photo of Bennu Sample Researchers at NASA Goddard

Researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, who had a hand in studying the asteroid...

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

Marshburn prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-026607 (7 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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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

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),preparing to insert biological...

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NASA image: Kotov works with samples from Bioscience Experiment in the MRM2
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Feb 24, 2010

Kotov works with samples from Bioscience Experiment in the MRM2

ISS022-E-071573 (24 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with samples...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI
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Feb 9, 2012

Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI

ISS030-E-116886 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Kotov works with samples from Bioscience Experiment in the MRM2
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Feb 24, 2010

Kotov works with samples from Bioscience Experiment in the MRM2

ISS022-E-071575 (24 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with samples...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: CB Operations Chamber (OC) during DomeGene sample removal
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Mar 28, 2009

CB Operations Chamber (OC) during DomeGene sample removal

iss018e043417 (3/28/2009) --- A view of DomeGene samples in the CB Operations Chamber (OC) in the Japanese...

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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: Astronaut Takuya Onishi inserts blood samples into a science freezer
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Mar 27, 2025

Astronaut Takuya Onishi inserts blood samples into a science freezer

iss072e861307 (March 27, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expediion 72 Flight...

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NASA image: Portrait of Nicole Lunning, OSIRIS-REx sample curator -- jsc2023e048789
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Aug 4, 2023

Portrait of Nicole Lunning, OSIRIS-REx sample curator -- jsc2023e048789

Portrait of Nicole Lunning, OSIRIS-REx sample curator within the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science...

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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: OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team Members at NASA Goddard
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Nov 8, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team Members at NASA Goddard

Researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, pose with a cannister that contains a...

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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 holds two MSL SQF Sample Cartridge MPCs in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 5, 2013

Hadfield holds two MSL SQF Sample Cartridge MPCs in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-040265 (5 Feb. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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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: Astronaut Nick Hague services micro-algae samples for a biology study
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Nov 15, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague services micro-algae samples for a biology study

iss072e189176 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague services samples of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague processes radiation-resistant samples of micro-algae
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Nov 26, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague processes radiation-resistant samples of micro-algae

iss072e280746 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague processes...

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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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