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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: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

On STS-89, three Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) test cells were subjected to five cycles of compression and...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jul 1, 2000

Microgravity

Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) flight hardware takes two twin double locker assemblies in the Space Shuttle...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: Gale Crater Surface Materials
Image
Jun 19, 2015

Gale Crater Surface Materials

Gale Crater, home to NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, shows a new face in this mosaic image made using data from the...

JPL
Image
Feb 19, 2003

Researcher examines a tubular Aerogel material sample in its "green" state.

Researcher examines a tubular Aerogel material sample in its "green" state. Aerogels are among the lightest solid...

GRC
NASA image: Spacesuit Materials on Perseverance's SHERLOC Calibration Target
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Jul 28, 2020

Spacesuit Materials on Perseverance's SHERLOC Calibration Target

This graphic shows an illustration of a prototype astronaut suit, left, along with suit samples included in the...

JPL
NASA image: A Fan-Shaped Landform and Nearby Light-Toned Material
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Jun 17, 2015

A Fan-Shaped Landform and Nearby Light-Toned Material

The focus of this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is on the western end of a fan-shaped landform,...

JPL
NASA image: Technicians work with Apollo 14 lunar sample material in Lunar Receiving Lab.
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Feb 18, 1971

Technicians work with Apollo 14 lunar sample material in Lunar Receiving Lab.

S71-19489 (18 Feb. 1971) --- Glove handlers work with freshly opened Apollo 14 lunar sample material in modularized...

JSC
NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

MSFC
NASA image: Gap filler material
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Aug 4, 2005

Gap filler material

S114-E-6674 (4 August 2005) --- On Discovery's middeck, one of the STS-114 crew members holds a piece of the gap...

JSC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Materials Evaluation Laboratory Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Materials Evaluation Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC The Materials Evaluation Laboratory, or MEL, that consists of several laboratories...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jul 1, 2000

Microgravity

The packing of particles can change radically during cyclic loading such as in an earthquake or when shaking a...

MSFC
NASA image: Enlarged view of hypervelocity impact of lunar surface material
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Jan 6, 1970

Enlarged view of hypervelocity impact of lunar surface material

S70-20418 (December 1969) --- Enlarged view shows cosmic dust on broken glass particles, photographed by Dr. G. J....

JSC
NASA image: Enlarged view of hypervelocity impact of lunar surface material
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Jan 6, 1970

Enlarged view of hypervelocity impact of lunar surface material

S70-20417 (December 1969) --- Enlarged view shows hypervelocity impact of cosmic dust on broken glass particles,...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material

AS11-45-6709 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 stereo view of the surface of a lunar rock showing an embedded...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material

AS11-45-6706 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 stereo view showing a clump of lunar surface powder, with various small...

JSC
NASA image: 1000093
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Dec 22, 2007

1000093

ED KIRCH, A LOCKHEED MARTIN TECHNICIAN, CUTS A PATTERN FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL THAT WILL BE PLACED IN A MOLD TO...

MSFC
NASA image: Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph
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Jan 30, 2020

Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph

NASA's first Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) project designed and validated a payload containing a materials...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 24, 1966

Microgravity

Lunar Orbiter 2 oblique northward view towards Copernicus crater on the Moon shows crater wall slumping caused by...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague installs the European Materials Ageing experiment
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Dec 13, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague installs the European Materials Ageing experiment

iss072e363251 (Dec. 13, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague installs the European...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams installs the European Materials Ageing experiment
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Dec 13, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams installs the European Materials Ageing experiment

iss072e363243 (Dec. 13, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams installs the European...

JSC
NASA image: Astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague install the European Materials Ageing experiment
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Dec 13, 2024

Astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague install the European Materials Ageing experiment

iss072e363226 (Dec. 13, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague, Expedition 72 Commander and Flight...

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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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