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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: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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Nov 26, 2018

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

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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,...

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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: iss064e039017
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Mar 2, 2021

iss064e039017

iss064e039017 (March 2, 2021) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins loads protein crystallography plates with protein...

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NASA image: iss064e039273
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Mar 2, 2021

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iss064e039273 (March 2, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins loads protein...

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NASA image: iss064e038995
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Mar 2, 2021

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iss064e038995 (March 2, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins loads protein...

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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

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

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Along with hemoglobin the primary oxygen storage and transport proteins in all higher animals including humans....

MSFC
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: iss065e144296
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Jun 14, 2021

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iss065e144296 (June 14, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur loads protein...

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NASA image: iss065e085491
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Jun 3, 2021

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iss065e085491 (June 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur loads protein...

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NASA image: Life Starting Materials Found in Dusty Disk
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Dec 20, 2005

Life Starting Materials Found in Dusty Disk

This graph, or spectrum, from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope tells astronomers that some of the most basic ingredients...

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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: 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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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0139-012
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Jun 29, 2004

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Rosetta Stone Protein Model

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0139-015
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Jun 29, 2004

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Rosetta Stone Protein Model

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 28, 2003

Space Science

These gels were obtained by two-dimensional (2D) electrophoresis, in which proteins move different substances...

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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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