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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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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038397 (6/5/2024) --- Lysozyme crystals grown with Redwire’s PIL-BOX aboard the International Space Station....

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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The manipulation of organic materials--cells, tissues, and even living organisms--offers many exciting possibilities...

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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Alexander Chernov, of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and based at Marshall Space Flight...

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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, uses a Hi-8mm camcorder to videotape the Hand Held Diffusion...

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NASA image: HHDTC - Cmdr Halsell photographs hardware
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Aug 12, 2016

HHDTC - Cmdr Halsell photographs hardware

STS083-313-012 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, uses a Hi-8mm camcorder to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's Marshall Space...

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Dec 10, 2020

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iss064e011644 (Dec. 10, 2020) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight...

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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075601 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075597 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e011289 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA and VDA-2) was developed by the University of Alabama in Birmingham for NASA's...

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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e011287 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075598 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e011283 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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Dec 10, 2020

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iss064e011646 (Dec. 10, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover reviews procedures...

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May 30, 2023

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iss069e014671 (May 30, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038166 (7/19/2016) --- Photographic documentation of the Luch-2M Unit for the Struktura-Luch-2M...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 1, 1994

Microgravity

The comparison of protein crystal, Recombiant Human Insulin; space-grown (left) and earth-grown (right). On STS-60,...

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NASA image: PCG 16 Microscope Card Imagery OPS
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Nov 30, 2018

PCG 16 Microscope Card Imagery OPS

ISS057E106426 - European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst uses a microscope with the Space Automated...

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May 30, 2023

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iss069e014677 (May 30, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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Mar 11, 2020

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iss062e087805 (March 11, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir collects Protein...

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Mar 29, 2024

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iss070e129992 (March 29, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Mike Barratt works aboard the...

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Mar 29, 2024

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iss070e129996 (March 29, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Mike Barratt works aboard the...

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May 8, 2019

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iss059e054476 (5/8/2019) - Photo documentation of the the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Low Temperature Protein...

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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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