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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: Advanced Plant Habitat - Packing and Planting Seeds
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Feb 15, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat - Packing and Planting Seeds

Dr. Oscar Monje, a research scientist, packs a growing substrate called arcillite in the science carrier, or base,...

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Dec 30, 2020

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iss064e016718 (Dec. 30, 2020) --- The inside of the Advanced Plant Habitat, a fully automated space botany research...

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NASA image: iss064e016721
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Dec 30, 2020

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iss064e016721 (Dec. 30, 2020) --- Lights are pictured inside the Advanced Plant Habitat, a fully automated space...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0061-1
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Feb 26, 2002

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Microwave effects on plant growth (alfalfa). Dr. Jay Skiles of NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.,...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0059-002
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Apr 7, 2010

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Environmental sustainability is put into practice here in the native plant gardens that surround the main auditorium...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2870
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Jun 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Researchers document the growth of the ground control plants in the Veggie plant growth...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Researcher Dr. Yi Li developed a technique to manipulate certain characteristics of plant growth such as...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2868
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May 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Researchers document the ground control plant pillows in the Veggie plant growth system...

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NASA image: KSC-391c6479-21
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May 2, 2000

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Original photo and caption dated October 8, 1991: "Plant researchers Neil Yorio and Lisa Ruffe prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-391c6479-10
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May 2, 2000

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Original photo and caption dated October 8, 1991: "Plant researchers Lisa Ruffe and Neil Yorio prepare to...

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NASA image: Greenhouse in Antarctica Helping Astronauts on Long-Duration Missions
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Dec 16, 2027

Greenhouse in Antarctica Helping Astronauts on Long-Duration Missions

A few intrepid researchers will begin an arduous journey to Antarctica on Dec. 20 to conduct plant cultivation...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Don Pettit
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Nov 29, 2024

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Don Pettit

iss072e281303 (Nov. 29, 2024) --- Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Don Pettit, both NASA...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

BioServe researcher Dr. Yi Li first flew plant experiments on board STS-63. Li discovered that exposure to...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0061-4
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Feb 26, 2002

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Microvave effects on plant growth (alfalfa), shown here is Dr. Jay Skiles of NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett...

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NASA image: BRIC-12,Mission Specialist Tognini handles the GN2 freezer.
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Jul 24, 1999

BRIC-12,Mission Specialist Tognini handles the GN2 freezer.

S93-E-5006 (23 July 1999) --- Astronaut Michel Tognini, mission specialist representing the French space agency...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094066 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0061-5
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Feb 26, 2002

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Microvave effects on plant growth (alfalfa), shown here is Dr. Jay Skiles of NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094062 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit
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Apr 19, 2021

NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit

Senior leaders with Kennedy Space Center in Florida, familiarize newly appointed officials from NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: Bowen works on Plant Habitat-03 Science Carrier
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Jul 10, 2023

Bowen works on Plant Habitat-03 Science Carrier

iss069e030677 (July 10, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works on the Plant...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016232
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Sep 20, 2023

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jsc2024e016232 (9/20/2023) --- Plant Growth System (PGS) that is used for the C4 Photosynthesis in Space (C4 Space)...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Seed Planting
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May 9, 2018

Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Seed Planting

Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, research...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Seed Planting
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May 9, 2018

Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Seed Planting

Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, research...

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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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