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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: Colloidal Systems and Biological Macromolecule Experiments
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Jun 6, 2023

Colloidal Systems and Biological Macromolecule Experiments

Fran Chiaramonte, Program Executive for Physical Sciences at NASA Headquarters, talks about the colloidal systems...

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NASA image: Biological Test Laboratory, Sample Operations Area
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Mar 1, 1968

Biological Test Laboratory, Sample Operations Area

Biological Test Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, Lunar Receiving Laboratory, bldg 37, Manned Spacecraft Center,...

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NASA image: Biological Processes Being Researched Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

Biological Processes Being Researched Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Dr. Millie Hughes-Fulford, Professor Alessandro Grattoni, and Advanced Colloid Experiment Project Manager Ronald...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0394-5
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Nov 16, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0394-5

ZEISS COMPOUND MICROSCOPE WITH MONITOR & MELISSA KIRVEN-BROOKS. Space Station Biological Research Project. (SSBRP)

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065939 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065948 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065937 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065943 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: BRIC - Biological Research in Canisters 10
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Aug 29, 1997

BRIC - Biological Research in Canisters 10

STS085-333-013 (12 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., mission commander, performs Biological Research...

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NASA image: Subject wearing Biological Isolation Garment during qualification test
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May 19, 1969

Subject wearing Biological Isolation Garment during qualification test

View of subject wearing Biological Isolation Garment (BIG) during a qualification test.

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation
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Aug 25, 2017

Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation

iss052e073850 (Aug. 25, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer installs hardware Biological Research In Canisters -...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation
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Aug 25, 2017

Biological Research In Canisters Light Emitting Diode Installation

iss052e073846 (Aug. 25, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer installling the Biological Research In Canisters...

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NASA image: Extraordinary Opportunity to Study Biological and Physical Phenomena in Microgravity
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Jun 6, 2023

Extraordinary Opportunity to Study Biological and Physical Phenomena in Microgravity

Dr. Julie Robinson, Chief Scientist for the International Space Station (ISS) and Dr. Matthew Lynch, Procter &...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI in the JPM
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Jan 26, 2012

Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI in the JPM

ISS030-E-050864 (26 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: FE Williams inserts Biological Samples into the MELFI-2
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Aug 2, 2012

FE Williams inserts Biological Samples into the MELFI-2

ISS032-E-011639 (2 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 32 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)
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Aug 31, 2017

Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)

iss052e079049 (Aug. 31, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer with four cansiters of the Biological Research in...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI
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Feb 9, 2012

Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI

ISS030-E-116879 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-023768 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI
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Feb 9, 2012

Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI

ISS030-E-116878 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-023771 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Marshburn prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Marshburn prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-026607 (7 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),preparing to insert biological...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI
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Feb 9, 2012

Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI

ISS030-E-116886 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Lab
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Dec 20, 2018

Microgravity Simulation Lab

Dr. Ye Zhang, project scientist for the ISS Research Office at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, demonstrates...

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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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