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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: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Alise Fisher, left, moderates a briefing with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Lisa E. Freed of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her colleagues have reported that initially...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Electronics control module for the NASA Bioreactor. The NASA Bioreactor provides a low turbulence culture...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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May 15, 2001

Biotechnology

This prostate cancer construct was grown during NASA-sponsored bioreactor studies on Earth. Cells are attached to a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Close-up view of the interior of a NASA Bioreactor shows the plastic plumbing and valves (cylinders at right center)...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00186
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00186

MS. STILSON: Okay. Ernesto from Santa Clarita asks, do you think that children will ever be allowed to travel into...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jul 2, 2002

Biotechnology

Diagram depicts the importance of cell-cell communication as central to the understanding of cancer growth and...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jul 2, 2002

Biotechnology

Leland W. K. Chung (left), Director, Molecular Urology Therapeutics Program at the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Exterior view of the NASA Bioreactor Engineering Development Unit flown on Mir. The rotating wall vessel is behind...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 1, 2001

Microgravity

The schematic depicts the major elements and flow patterns inside the NASA Bioreactor system. Waste and fresh medium...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Interior of a Biotechnology Refrigerator that preserves samples for use in (or after culturing in) the NASA...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Biotechnology Refrigerator that preserves samples for use in (or after culturing in) the NASA Bioreactor. The unit...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Laptop computer sits atop the Experiment Control Computer for a NASA Bioreactor. The flight crew can change...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Close-up view of the interior of a NASA Bioreactor shows the plastic plumbing and valves (cylinders at center) to...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Interior view of the gas supply for the NASA Bioreactor. The NASA Bioreactor provides a low turbulence culture...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 31, 2001

Microgravity

The NASA Bioreactor provides a low turbulence culture environment which promotes the formation of large,...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

Paul Ducheyne, a principal investigator in the microgravity materials science program and head of the University of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Biotechnology Refrigerator that preserves samples for use in (or after culturing in) the NASA Bioreactor. The unit...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 1, 2001

Microgravity

Cells cultured on Earth (left) typically settle quickly on the bottom of culture vessels due to gravity. In...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

KSC
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Lisa E. Freed of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her colleagues have reported that initially...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

Bioreactor Demonstration System (BDS) comprises an electronics module, a gas supply module, and the incubator module...

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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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