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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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Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

Two versions of (PCAM) Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity, (DCAM) Diffusion Controled...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Samples of zinc-alloyed cadmium mercury grown on Earth (1g) and in space (ug) are shown at the same magnification....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1995

Microgravity

This image shows crystals of the protein raf kinase grown on Earth (photo a) and on USML-2 (photo b). The...

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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...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1997

Microgravity

Apfel's excellent match: This series of photos shows a water drop containing a surfactant (Triton-100) as it...

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NASA image: ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment

STS073-353-018 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. inspects a crystal in a...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency bailout training
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Mar 18, 1992

Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency bailout training

S92-32111 (May 1992) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. is assisted by two SCUBA-equipped divers as he hangs by...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Albert Sacco Jr., payload specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science module aboard...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander for STS-73, works at the drop physics module (DPM) on the portside...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton works with the Drop Physics Module (DPM)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist, checks out an Astroculture sample on the mid-deck of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman aboard KC-135 aircraft
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May 28, 1994

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman aboard KC-135 aircraft

S94-35542 (June 1994) --- Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist, gets a preview of next year?s United...

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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...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Mission Specialists Catherine Cady Coleman works at the glovebox facility in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 20, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

A unique view of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) moments after bursting into Earth's atmosphere on its way...

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NASA image: STS-73 crewmembers prepare for flight in T-38 aircraft
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Aug 24, 1995

STS-73 crewmembers prepare for flight in T-38 aircraft

S95-17155 (24 Aug. 1995) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger sits in the forward station of a NASA T-38 jet trainer....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 10, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

These five astronauts and two United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML) payload specialists pause from a rigid...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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Jul 26, 1999

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS050-S-001 (January 1992) --- Designed by the flight crew, the insignia for the United States Microgravity...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Catherine G. Coleman,attired in a high fidelity training version of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 25, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) crewmembers rally around the American flag in the United States Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-73 Landing views
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Nov 5, 1995

STS-73 Landing views

STS073-S-047 (5 November 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia makes its 18th landing, this time at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Blue team wakes up and climbs out of sleep stations
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Nov 5, 1995

Blue team wakes up and climbs out of sleep stations

STS073-351-035 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Three crew members are captured on camera at the end of their...

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NASA image: GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment

STS073-363-032 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, studies...

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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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