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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: Wakata with water bubble in Node 2
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Jun 16, 2009

Wakata with water bubble in Node 2

ISS020-E-011074 (16 June 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Hadfield watches a water bubble float in the Node 1
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Jan 21, 2013

Hadfield watches a water bubble float in the Node 1

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),watching a water bubble float...

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NASA image: Blue bubble in Carina
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Feb 22, 2016

Blue bubble in Carina

Sparkling at the centre of this beautiful NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is a Wolf–Rayet star known as WR...

GSFC
NASA image: BDPU, Helms places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab
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Jul 9, 1996

BDPU, Helms places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab

STS078-306-035 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, payload commander, and payload specialist...

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NASA image: Hadfield holds bubble detectors for the RaDI-N Experiment in the Columbus Module
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Jan 25, 2013

Hadfield holds bubble detectors for the RaDI-N Experiment in the Columbus Module

ISS034-E-034506 (25 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Ford watches a water bubble float in the Node 1
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Jan 21, 2013

Ford watches a water bubble float in the Node 1

ISS034-E-031855 (21 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, watches a water bubble float...

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NASA image: View of sugar crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six
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Mar 14, 2003

View of sugar crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six

ISS006-E-39259 (14 March 2003) --- A view of sugar crystals in a water bubble within a 50-millimeter (mm) metal loop...

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NASA image: Gorie watches water bubble in the MDDK during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations
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Mar 14, 2008

Gorie watches water bubble in the MDDK during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123-E-006147 (14 March 2008) --- A water bubble with candy trapped inside floats freely on the middeck of Space...

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NASA image: Gorie watches water bubble in the MDDK during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations
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Mar 14, 2008

Gorie watches water bubble in the MDDK during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123-E-006145 (14 March 2008) --- A water bubble with candy trapped inside floats freely on the middeck of Space...

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NASA image: Stars Brewing in Cygnus X
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Jan 10, 2012

Stars Brewing in Cygnus X

A bubbling cauldron of star birth is highlighted in this image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. Massive stars have...

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NASA image: BDPU, Favier places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab
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Jul 9, 1996

BDPU, Favier places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab

STS078-301-021 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Jean-Jacques Favier, representing the French Space...

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NASA image: Williams watches a water bubble in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Jun 18, 2006

Williams watches a water bubble in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-38348 (18 June 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Hadfield watches a water bubble float freely in the Node 1
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Jan 21, 2013

Hadfield watches a water bubble float freely in the Node 1

ISS034-E-031695 (21 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 13, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39211 (13 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 14, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39236 (14 March 2003) --- A view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a 50-millimeter metal...

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NASA image: Chiao watches a water bubble float in the SM taken during Expedition 10
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Jan 15, 2005

Chiao watches a water bubble float in the SM taken during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-13569 (15 January 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 14, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39238 (14 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: Chiao watches a water bubble float in the SM taken during Expedition 10
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Jan 15, 2005

Chiao watches a water bubble float in the SM taken during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-13562 (15 January 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA Space Station science...

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NASA image: One Voyager Out, One Voyager In Artist Concept
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Sep 12, 2013

One Voyager Out, One Voyager In Artist Concept

This artist concept shows the general locations of NASA two Voyager spacecraft. Voyager 1 top has sailed beyond our...

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NASA image: Black Widow Nebula Hiding in the Dust
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Oct 28, 2005

Black Widow Nebula Hiding in the Dust

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows two opposing bubbles being formed in opposite directions by the powerful outflows...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
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Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
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Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

JPL
NASA image: Heliosphere Traveling Through Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Heliosphere Traveling Through Interstellar Space

This schematic shows our solar bubble moving through nearby interstellar space, or the space between stars.

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth
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May 17, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth

Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know we can shape our near-space environment as...

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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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