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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: ISS Materials Research
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Jan 9, 2017

ISS Materials Research

Deena Dombrosky (Zin Technologies Engineer) is shown here filling a Procter & Gamble (P & G) sample that will be...

GRC
NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034555 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

JSC
NASA image: Wakata and Thirsk with MELFI in KIBO
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Jun 15, 2009

Wakata and Thirsk with MELFI in KIBO

ISS020-E-010021 (15 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk (left) and Japan Aerospace...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 27, 1999

Microgravity

A Memphis student working at the University of Alabama in Huntsville prepares samples for the first protein crystal...

MSFC
NASA image: iss070e005386
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Oct 18, 2023

iss070e005386

iss070e005386 (Oct. 18, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli uses a portable...

JSC
NASA image: 1300930
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Aug 15, 2013

1300930

DR. BINAYAK PANDA LOADS A SAMPLE IN THE IMS-6F SECONDARY ION MASS SPECTROSCOPE’S ULTRA HIGH VACUUM CHAMBER. IT IS...

MSFC
NASA image: iss070e035114
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Dec 1, 2023

iss070e035114

iss070e035114 (Dec. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli uses a portable...

JSC
NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06300 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: iss071e486706
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Aug 15, 2024

iss071e486706

iss071e486706 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps out sample...

JSC
NASA image: Eli Lilly - Hard to Wet Surfaces
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Sep 28, 2016

Eli Lilly - Hard to Wet Surfaces

iss049e012024 (9/28/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is photographed performing sample processing, setup of the...

JSC
NASA image: iss056e200803
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Oct 3, 2018

iss056e200803

iss056e200803 (10/3/2018) - European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst and NASA astronaut Serena...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Michael Meyer (left), lead scientist, Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters, speaks at a news conference...

HQ
NASA image: CommuBioS Payload Enclosure
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Aug 23, 2019

CommuBioS Payload Enclosure

jsc2019e052824 (8/23/2019) --- Preflight view of the CommuBioS Payload Enclosure. Complex Micro(?)-Biological System...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

General oayout of Electrostatic Levitator (ESL). The ESL uses static electricity to suspend an object (about 2-3 mm...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2023e031079
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Mar 31, 2023

jsc2023e031079

jsc2023e031079 (3/31/2023) --- University of Winnipeg student Nathalie Turenne removes the protective cover from...

JSC
NASA image: Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Nov 28, 2003

Foale conducts MSG setup for PFMI experiment in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06309 (28 November 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Metal droplet levitated inside the Electrostatic Levitator (ESL). The ESL uses static electricity to suspend an...

MSFC
NASA image: iss064e020142
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Jan 5, 2021

iss064e020142

iss064e020142 (Jan. 5, 2021) --- Expedition 64 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins loads engineered heart...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e277007
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Aug 19, 2021

iss065e277007

iss065e277007 (Aug. 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Graph depicting Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) heating and cooling cycle to achieve undercooling of liquid metals....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1864
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1864

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Stardust spacecraft is ready for the sample return capsule to be...

KSC
NASA image: iss064e011391
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Dec 8, 2020

iss064e011391

iss064e011391 (Dec. 8, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins shakes an...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jul 27, 1999

Microgravity

A Memphis student working at the University of Alabama in Huntsville prepares samples for the first protein crystal...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jul 27, 1999

Microgravity

Memphis students working at the University of Alabama in Huntsville prepare samples for the first protein crystal...

MSFC
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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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