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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: iss065e066472
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May 24, 2021

iss065e066472

iss065e066472 (May 24, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: iss068e075598
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Mar 17, 2023

iss068e075598

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

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NASA image: iss064e011283
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Dec 8, 2020

iss064e011283

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

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NASA image: iss067e191193_alt
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Jul 22, 2022

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iss067e191193_alt (7/22/2022) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins holding a Plate Habitat (PHAB) at -20°C prior to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural bacteria found all over the Earth, has a fairly novel way of getting rid of...

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NASA image: iss073e0134929
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Jun 9, 2025

iss073e0134929

iss073e0134929 (6/9/2025) ---NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers sets up the station’s Ring Sheared Drop module. This...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GROUP - FLIGHT LINE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT GROUP - FLIGHT LINE

S61-01250 (20 Jan. 1961) --- Photo of the Mercury astronauts standing beside a Convair 106-B aircraft. They are,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 1991

Microgravity

Final (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus Tray adjustments before loading into shuttle.

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NASA image: Kopra in JPM
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Jul 29, 2009

Kopra in JPM

ISS020-E-026299 (29 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works at the Protein...

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NASA image: Kopra in JPM
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Jul 29, 2009

Kopra in JPM

ISS020-E-026302 (29 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works at the Protein...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0091-020
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Jun 5, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0091-020

Space shuttle STS-121 FIT (Fly Immunity and Tumors) payload. Using Drosophila (fruit fly) to complete the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 20, 1998

Microgravity

Joel Kearns viewing a laboratory demonstration of the Observable Protein Crystal Growth Apparatus (OPCGA) experiment...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1995

Microgravity

This image shows crystals of the protein raf kinase grown on Earth (photo a) and on USML-2 (photo b). The...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

Two versions of (PCAM) Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity, (DCAM) Diffusion Controled...

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NASA image: iss060e053892
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Sep 3, 2019

iss060e053892

iss060e053892 -- Expedition 60 flight engineer Christina Koch of NASA uses a microscope to observe and photograph...

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NASA image: iss020e050708
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Oct 10, 2009

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ISS020-E-050708 (10 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer, works at the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 20, 1998

Microgravity

Front view of Observable Protein Crystal Growth Apparatus (OPCGA) experiment residing in a Thermal Enclosure System...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 18, 1996

Around Marshall

NASA scientist, in the Space Sciences lab at Marshall, works with capillary optics that generate more intense X-rays...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 1988

Around Marshall

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-26) astronauts George Nelson, John Lounge, and Richard Covey are pictured training on...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058812 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0178587 (June 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Aug 4, 2001

Biotechnology

In August 2001, principal investigator Jeanne Becker sent human ovarian tumor cells to the International Space...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058802 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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NASA image: PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow
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Mar 17, 2017

PCG-5 Hardware Deactivation and Stow

iss050e058807 (3/17/2017) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, during Protein Crystal...

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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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