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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: Biotechnology
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Jun 3, 1998

Biotechnology

Diabetic patients may someday reduce their insulin injections and lead more normal lives because of new insights...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 1, 1998

Microgravity

Crystals of Proteinase K complex grown in the VDA-2 (Vapor Diffusion Apparatus) hardware aboard MSL-1. Principal...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth C-reactive Protein. Plays a major role in human immune system response. Principal...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1996

Microgravity

Dan Carter and Charles Sisk center a Lysozyme Protein crystal grown aboard the USML-2 shuttle mission. Protein...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 1, 1992

Microgravity

Malic Enzyme is a target protein for drug design because it is a key protein in the life cycle of intestinal...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 5, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Expedition Five flight engineer Peggy Whitson is shown installing the Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

This is an image of a colloidal crystal from the CDOT-2 investigation flown on STS-95. There are so many colloidal...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crstal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The structure of the Satellite Tobacco Mosaic Virus (STMV)--one of the smallest viruses known--has been successfully...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The structure of the Satellite Tobacco Mosaic Viurus (STMV)--one of the smallest viruses known--has been...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 20, 2000

Microgravity

Cindy Barnes of University Space Research Association (USRA) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center pipettes a...

MSFC
Image
Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Porcine Elastase. This enzyme is associated with the degradation of lung tissue in...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Like many chemicals in the body, the three-dimensional structure of insulin is extremely complex. When grown on the...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Renin. Enzyme produced by the kidneys, plays a major role in the chemical reaction that...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) astronaut Bornie Dunbar wears protective goggles to assemble a zeolite sample...

MSFC
NASA image: Crystal Shapes and Two-Toned Veins on Martian Ridge
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Feb 8, 2018

Crystal Shapes and Two-Toned Veins on Martian Ridge

This exposure of finely laminated bedrock on Mars includes tiny crystal-shaped bumps, plus mineral veins with both...

JPL
NASA image: Crystals May Have Formed in Drying Martian Lake
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Dec 8, 2014

Crystals May Have Formed in Drying Martian Lake

Lozenge-shaped crystals are evident in this magnified view of a Martian rock target called Mojave, taken on Nov. 15,...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Rock Harrison in Color, Showing Crystals
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Jan 29, 2014

Martian Rock Harrison in Color, Showing Crystals

This view of a Martian rock target called /Harrison merges images from two cameras onboard NASA Curiosity Mars rover...

JPL
NASA image: Protein Crystal Growth-10 experiment
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Mar 11, 2020

Protein Crystal Growth-10 experiment

iss062e087808 (3/11/2020) --- A view of Protein Crystal Growth-10 experiment hardware inside JAXA's (Japan Aerospace...

JSC
NASA image: JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Installation
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Oct 21, 2016

JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Installation

iss049e045287 (10/21/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken during JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)...

JSC
NASA image: STS-30 MS Cleave uses camcorder to record FEA-2 crystal growth
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 MS Cleave uses camcorder to record FEA-2 crystal growth

STS030-10-002 (8 May 1989) --- STS-30 Mission Specialist Mary L. Cleave operates 8mm video camcorder at Fluids...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 10, 1992

Microgravity

The image shows a test cell of Crystal Growth experiment inside the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) furnace...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 3, 2000

Microgravity

On the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis' middeck, Astronaut Joseph R. Tarner, mission specialist, works at an area...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Specialist Albert Sacco loads autoclaves using a power screwdriver...

MSFC
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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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