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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.

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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: Perseverance's Bit Carousel
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Jan 7, 2022

Perseverance's Bit Carousel

This image taken by the front left hazard camera (hazcam) aboard NASA's Mars Perseverance rover shows the cored-rock...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps processes blood and saliva samples
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Aug 1, 2024

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps processes blood and saliva samples

iss071e414653 (Aug. 1, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps processes blood and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti photographs samples for a space physics experiment
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Aug 10, 2022

Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti photographs samples for a space physics experiment

iss067e253397 (Dec. 2, 2024) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: McArthur photographs BCAT-3 samples during Expedition 12
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Nov 11, 2005

McArthur photographs BCAT-3 samples during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-07685 (11 Nov. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment
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Nov 10, 2024

NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment

iss072e146896 (Nov. 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague processes samples from...

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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: Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations
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Feb 19, 2010

Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-068652 (18 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, holds a sample from...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment
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Nov 10, 2024

NASA astronaut Nick Hague processes samples for a biotechnology experiment

iss072e146898 (Nov. 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague stows samples in a...

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NASA image: Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations
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Feb 19, 2010

Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-068638 (18 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with samples...

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NASA image: Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations
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Feb 19, 2010

Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-068640 (18 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with samples...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services a sample processor for a pharmaceutical investigation
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Aug 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim services a sample processor for a pharmaceutical investigation

iss073e0548824 (Aug. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim services a sample...

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NASA image: PromISS 3 experiment sample taken during Expedition 8
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Mar 3, 2004

PromISS 3 experiment sample taken during Expedition 8

iss008e18236 (3/3/2004) --- Close-up view of a PromISS 3 (Protein Crystal Growth Monitoring by Digital Holographic...

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NASA image: Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations
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Feb 19, 2010

Kotov works with samples from the Bioscience Experiment ASEPTIC during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-068645 (18 Feb. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with samples...

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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: Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Zubritsky is pictured with an air sampling device
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Aug 27, 2025

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Zubritsky is pictured with an air sampling device

iss073e0547545 (Aug. 27, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Alexey Zubritsky is...

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NASA image: Akihiko Hoshide works with Cell Gravisensing samples aboard the International Space Station
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Aug 13, 2021

Akihiko Hoshide works with Cell Gravisensing samples aboard the International Space Station

iss065e242205 (Aug. 13, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Astronauts Anne McClain and Takuya Onishi work together and draw blood samples
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May 23, 2025

Astronauts Anne McClain and Takuya Onishi work together and draw blood samples

iss073e0078566 (May 23, 2025) --- Astronauts Anne McClain of NASA and Takuya Onishi of JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov is pictured with an air sampling device
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Aug 27, 2025

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov is pictured with an air sampling device

iss073e0547546 (Aug. 27, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Oleg Platonov is pictured...

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NASA image: Astronaut Neil Armstrong - Rock Sample Study - Geological Field Trip - TX
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Mar 3, 1969

Astronaut Neil Armstrong - Rock Sample Study - Geological Field Trip - TX

S69-25198 (25 Feb. 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 prime crew, studies rock sample...

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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: Commander De Winne poses for a photo during Air Sampling
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Nov 11, 2009

Commander De Winne poses for a photo during Air Sampling

ISS021-E-024700 (11 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, uses the...

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NASA image: Fincke collects air samples in the SM using the DST during Expedition 9
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Oct 14, 2004

Fincke collects air samples in the SM using the DST during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-28769 (14 October 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers prepares mixture tubes containng research samples
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Apr 23, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers prepares mixture tubes containng research samples

iss073e0001398 (April 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers prepares mixture...

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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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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.
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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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