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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: TAGES Experiment Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

TAGES Experiment Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Professor Anna-Lisa Paul from the University of Florida explains the APEX-3-2 experiment using the Light Microscopy...

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NASA image: Space Biology Being Studied on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 5, 2023

Space Biology Being Studied on the International Space Station (ISS)

Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith, Professor Anna-Lisa Paul, and Dr. Patricia Parsons-Wingerter talk about space biology...

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NASA image: Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) LMMING Interface Highlighted
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Jun 6, 2023

Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) LMMING Interface Highlighted

Chris Rogers, Min-Yee Deng, and Ronald Sicker discuss the Light Microscopy Module Interface GUI (LMMING). This...

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May 9, 2025

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Ep388_Natural Disaster Response Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: Space Station Images Trace Bird Migrations
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May 6, 2021

Space Station Images Trace Bird Migrations

Those who see Earth from the International Space Station often say it provides a new appreciation of our planet. The...

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NASA image: 2018 ASGSR’s Binary Colloidal Alloy Test (BCAT) Video
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Jul 11, 2018

2018 ASGSR’s Binary Colloidal Alloy Test (BCAT) Video

NASA Glenn’s video presentation on Binary Colloidal Alloy Test (BCAT) for the American Society for Gravitational and...

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NASA image: Extraordinary Opportunity to Study Biological and Physical Phenomena in Microgravity
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Jun 6, 2023

Extraordinary Opportunity to Study Biological and Physical Phenomena in Microgravity

Dr. Julie Robinson, Chief Scientist for the International Space Station (ISS) and Dr. Matthew Lynch, Procter &...

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NASA image: #LaunchAmerica Boosts Space Station Science
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May 21, 2020

#LaunchAmerica Boosts Space Station Science

The International Space Station orbits more than 250 miles above the surface of our planet, offering the only...

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NASA image: Crystallization and Folding of Complex Colloidal Molecules Under the Influence of Applied External Fields Experiment
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Feb 23, 2023

Crystallization and Folding of Complex Colloidal Molecules Under the Influence of Applied External Fields Experiment

Professor David Marr from the Colorado School of Mines talks about Crystallization and Folding of Complex Colloidal...

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NASA image: Colloidal Systems and Biological Macromolecule Experiments
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Jun 6, 2023

Colloidal Systems and Biological Macromolecule Experiments

Fran Chiaramonte, Program Executive for Physical Sciences at NASA Headquarters, talks about the colloidal systems...

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NASA image: Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station
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Jul 25, 2019

Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station

Have a science or technology idea? Flying experiments on the International Space Station is a unique opportunity to...

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NASA image: jsInternational Space Station: Preparing For The New Era
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Mar 13, 2019

jsInternational Space Station: Preparing For The New Era

The International Space Station has given us 20 years of scientific research and a platform to test and perfect a...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dynamac employees (from left) Larry Burns, Debbie Wells and Michelle Crouch talk in a conference room of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL), formerly known as the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL). They have been transferring equipment from Hangar L.  The new lab is a state-of-the-art facility being built for ISS biotechnology research. Developed as a partnership between NASA-KSC and the State of Florida, NASA’s life sciences contractor will be the primary tenant of the facility, leasing space to conduct flight experiment processing and NASA-sponsored research. About 20 percent of the facility will be available for use by Florida’s university researchers through the Florida Space Research Institute.
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Sep 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dynamac employees (from left) Larry Burns, Debbie Wells and Michelle Crouch talk in a conference room of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL), formerly known as the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL). They have been transferring equipment from Hangar L. The new lab is a state-of-the-art facility being built for ISS biotechnology research. Developed as a partnership between NASA-KSC and the State of Florida, NASA’s life sciences contractor will be the primary tenant of the facility, leasing space to conduct flight experiment processing and NASA-sponsored research. About 20 percent of the facility will be available for use by Florida’s university researchers through the Florida Space Research Institute.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Employees check out the new chamber facilities of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL), formerly known as the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL).  From left are Ray Wheeler, with NASA; Debbie Wells and Larry Burns, with Dynamac; A.O. Rule, president of Environmental Growth Chambers, Inc. (ECG); Neil Yorio, with Dynamac; and John Wiezchowski, with ECG.  The SLSL is a state-of-the-art facility being built for ISS biotechnology research. Developed as a partnership between NASA-KSC and the State of Florida, NASA’s life sciences contractor will be the primary tenant of the facility, leasing space to conduct flight experiment processing and NASA-sponsored research. About 20 percent of the facility will be available for use by Florida’s university researchers through the Florida Space Research Institute.
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Sep 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees check out the new chamber facilities of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL), formerly known as the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL). From left are Ray Wheeler, with NASA; Debbie Wells and Larry Burns, with Dynamac; A.O. Rule, president of Environmental Growth Chambers, Inc. (ECG); Neil Yorio, with Dynamac; and John Wiezchowski, with ECG. The SLSL is a state-of-the-art facility being built for ISS biotechnology research. Developed as a partnership between NASA-KSC and the State of Florida, NASA’s life sciences contractor will be the primary tenant of the facility, leasing space to conduct flight experiment processing and NASA-sponsored research. About 20 percent of the facility will be available for use by Florida’s university researchers through the Florida Space Research Institute.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dynamac employees Debbie Wells, Michelle Crouch and Larry Burns are silhouetted as they talk inside a conference room of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL), formerly known as the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL).  They have been transferring equipment from Hangar L.  The new lab is a state-of-the-art facility being built for ISS biotechnology research. Developed as a partnership between NASA-KSC and the State of Florida, NASA’s life sciences contractor will be the primary tenant of the facility, leasing space to conduct flight experiment processing and NASA-sponsored research. About 20 percent of the facility will be available for use by Florida’s university researchers through the Florida Space Research Institute.
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Sep 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dynamac employees Debbie Wells, Michelle Crouch and Larry Burns are silhouetted as they talk inside a conference room of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL), formerly known as the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL). They have been transferring equipment from Hangar L. The new lab is a state-of-the-art facility being built for ISS biotechnology research. Developed as a partnership between NASA-KSC and the State of Florida, NASA’s life sciences contractor will be the primary tenant of the facility, leasing space to conduct flight experiment processing and NASA-sponsored research. About 20 percent of the facility will be available for use by Florida’s university researchers through the Florida Space Research Institute.

NASA image: 2025 Space Station Science Snapshots
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Dec 29, 2025

2025 Space Station Science Snapshots

2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station. This...

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Jul 8, 2021

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jsc2021e036920 (7/8/2021) --- A preflight view of the Faraday Research Facility front panel. The Faraday Research...

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May 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beluga aircraft taxis on the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA's Kennedy...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The truck transporting Columbus, the European Space Agency's research laboratory, moves...

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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station program manager for the European Space...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbus, the European Space Agency's research laboratory, is moved under escort past...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dynamac employees (from left) Larry Burns, Debbie Wells and Michelle Crouch talk in a...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees check out the new chamber facilities of the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL),...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dynamac employees Debbie Wells, Michelle Crouch and Larry Burns are silhouetted as they...

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