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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: Microgravity
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Jun 29, 1999

Microgravity

Chemist Arna Holmes, left, from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, teaches NaLonda Moorer, center, and Maricar...

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NASA image: CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) 8
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Jul 3, 2018

CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) 8

iss056e075950 (July 3, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image:  NASA astronaut Mike Fincke displays protein crystal research hardware
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Aug 28, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke displays protein crystal research hardware

iss073e0548503 (Aug. 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedtion 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke displays the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The bumpy exterior of the turnip yellow mosaic virus (TYMV) protein coat, or capsid, was defined in detail by Dr....

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Growing Space Crystals to Improve Medicine
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Aug 27, 2024

NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Growing Space Crystals to Improve Medicine

The International Space Station could help develop new and better drugs for people on Earth, thanks to protein...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 28, 1999

Microgravity

Kim Nelson, left, of Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL, helps Steven Nepowada, right, of Terry Parker High...

MSFC
NASA image: JAXA Low Temperature (LT) Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)
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Jul 3, 2018

JAXA Low Temperature (LT) Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)

iss056e075951 (July 3, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image: Astronauts Brent Jett and Koichi Wakata work with Protein Crystal Growth experiment
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Jan 20, 1996

Astronauts Brent Jett and Koichi Wakata work with Protein Crystal Growth experiment

STS072-310-007 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts Brent W. Jett Jr. (left) and Koichi Wakata work with the Protein...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Charles Walker with handheld protein growth experiment
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Nov 26, 1985

Payload Specialist Charles Walker with handheld protein growth experiment

61B-02-014 (26 Nov-3 Dec 1985) --- Payload Specialist Charles D. Walker works with the handheld protein growth...

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NASA image: iss057e106231
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Nov 26, 2018

iss057e106231

iss057e106231 (Nov. 26, 2018) --- European Space Agency (ESA) asrtonaut Alexander Gerst uses a uses a pipette to...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples

iss073e0071617 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples

iss073e0071610 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples
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May 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic storage unit containing frozen protein crystal samples

iss073e0071611 (May 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes a cryogenic...

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NASA image: iss057e106417
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Nov 30, 2018

iss057e106417

iss057e106417 (Nov. 30, 2018) --- Samples from the Protein Crystal Growth Card are examined using a microscope for...

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NASA image: iss057e106419
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Nov 30, 2018

iss057e106419

iss057e106419 (Nov. 30, 2018) --- Samples from the Protein Crystal Growth Card are examined using a microscope for...

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NASA image: iss057e106232
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Nov 26, 2018

iss057e106232

iss057e106232 (Nov. 26, 2018) --- Commander Alexander Gerst uses a uses a pipette to transfer a protein solution...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

DCAM, developed by MSFC, grows crystals by the dialysis and liquid-liquid diffusion methods. In both methods,...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 3, 1986

Microgravity

Crystals grown in the hand-held Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity (PCAM) onboard STS-61C. The PCAM...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Anne McClain of NASA peers into a microscope
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Jan 2, 2019

Astronaut Anne McClain of NASA peers into a microscope

iss058e001945 (Jan. 3, 2019) --- Expedition 58 Flight Engineer and astronaut Anne McClain of NASA peers into a...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance
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Jan 1, 2019

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Conducts Space Science and Station Maintenance

iss058e001880 (Jan. 2, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works inside the...

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NASA image: iss057e114766
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Dec 9, 2018

iss057e114766

iss057e114766 (12/9/2018) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst is photographed with the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e007777
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Jan 26, 2021

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jsc2021e007777 - Aeropyrum pernix Flap Endonuclease-1 (FEN-1) protein crystals are shown grown under Earth gravity...

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NASA image: iss057e114765
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Dec 9, 2018

iss057e114765

iss057e114765 (12/9/2018) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst is photographed with the...

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NASA image: JAXA PCG no.14
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Mar 24, 2018

JAXA PCG no.14

iss055e004890 (3/24/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken during JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) Installation...

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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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