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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: JETT5 - jsc2024e035688
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May 17, 2024

JETT5 - jsc2024e035688

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas holds open a sample bag for NASA astronaut Kate Rubins as she pours some geology...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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May 18, 2015

MELFI ops

ISS043E207615 (05/18/2015) --- Expedition 43 Commander Terry Virts on the International Space Station works with...

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NASA image: Epps during Immunity Assay Experiment OPS
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Mar 14, 2024

Epps during Immunity Assay Experiment OPS

iss070e117532 (March 14, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps prepares tubes to...

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

JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)

iss056e075928 (7/3/2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency), during the JAXA Protein...

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NASA image: EMA Preflight Imagery
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Jan 18, 2024

EMA Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e065153 (1/18/2024) --- Preflight view of the Space Experiment Study on Ageing of MatErial (SESAME)...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-002
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Nov 29, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-002

Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: Map - Lunar Samples
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Dec 18, 1970

Map - Lunar Samples

S70-28115 (January 1970) --- This overlay map of terrain on the lunar nearside shows the area of the landing site of...

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NASA image: MERLIN Sample Transfer
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Nov 15, 2017

MERLIN Sample Transfer

iss053e199088 (Nov. 15, 2017) --- Microgravity Experiment Research Locker/Incubator (MERLIN) provides a thermally...

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NASA image: LUNAR SAMPLE 670550
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Apr 27, 1972

LUNAR SAMPLE 670550

S72-36949 (April 1972) --- A black and white breccia from the rim of North Ray Crater. Its white, feldspar-rich,...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043707 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- A close look at crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

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NASA image: A Sampling of Martian Soils
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Dec 3, 2012

A Sampling of Martian Soils

This collage shows the variety of soils found at landing sites on Mars. The elemental composition of the typical,...

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NASA image: MERLIN Sample Transfer
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Nov 15, 2017

MERLIN Sample Transfer

iss053e199089 (Nov. 15, 2017) --- Microgravity Experiment Research Locker/Incubator (MERLIN) in its open position....

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043718 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- A close look at crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

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NASA image: Sampling Saturn and a Shadow
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Aug 13, 2009

Sampling Saturn and a Shadow

The Cassini spacecraft shows a section of Saturn and its rings which includes a special treat made possible as the...

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NASA image: Sample stowage in MELFI
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Jun 28, 2010

Sample stowage in MELFI

ISS024-E-006978 (27 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, services the Minus...

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NASA image: FIR sample change
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Oct 11, 2011

FIR sample change

ISS029-E-025108 (11 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, works on the Fluids...

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01444
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01444

MICROGRAVITY SMOLDERING COMBUSTION POST FLIGHT SAMPLES - STS 105 AND STS 108

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01439
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01439

MICROGRAVITY SMOLDERING COMBUSTION POST FLIGHT SAMPLES - STS 105 AND STS 108

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2011-C-03969
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Oct 10, 2007

GRC-2011-C-03969

Polyimide Aerogel Material Sample under the weight of an Automobile Tire

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NASA image: 1300960
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Aug 20, 2013

1300960

BLDG 4605, VACUUM UV/UV TEST SAMPLE WITH SECOND UV LAMP

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00640
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Mar 31, 1994

GRC-1998-C-00640

OPPOSED FLOW FLAME SPREAD POST FLIGHT MATERIAL SAMPLES

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-00181
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Feb 19, 2003

GRC-2007-C-00181

Researcher extracts a tubular Aerogel material sample in its "green" state

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-00178
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Feb 19, 2003

GRC-2007-C-00178

A demonstration of the light scattering and light transmitting properties of an Aerogel material sample

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Station 8, sample areas 252,253, SESC, Down Sun
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Jul 31, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Station 8, sample areas 252,253, SESC, Down Sun

AS15-88-11872 (31 July 1971) --- This north-looking view at Station 8 near the Hadley-Apennine landing site was...

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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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