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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: Space Biology Being Studied on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 5, 2023

Space Biology Being Studied on the International Space Station (ISS)

Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith, Professor Anna-Lisa Paul, and Dr. Patricia Parsons-Wingerter talk about space biology...

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NASA image: Overview of Space Biology Research Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) People: Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith
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Jun 5, 2023

Overview of Space Biology Research Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) People: Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith

Dr. Jeffrey Smith provides an overview of Space Biology onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 19, 2000

Microgravity

Dr. Laurel Karr of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center uses a stereo microscope to analyz protein crystals as a part...

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NASA image: Cell Science-04 biology experiment
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Jul 13, 2021

Cell Science-04 biology experiment

Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) studies microbes called...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 20, 2000

Microgravity

Cindy Barnes of University Space Research Association (USRA) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center pipettes a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 10, 1998

Microgravity

Lisa Crawford, a graduate research assistant from the University of Toledo, works with Laurel Karr of Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034090 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, uses a communication...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague works on space biology research
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague works on space biology research

iss072e146315 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works inside the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers shows off biology research hardware
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Apr 28, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers shows off biology research hardware

iss073e0002614 (April 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers shows off...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 20, 2000

Microgravity

Edward Snell, a National Research Council research fellow at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), prepares a...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034555 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034074 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, works with the LOH-...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) is officially packaged and ready for handover to the Orion team for Artemis...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

Scientists package up part of NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) for official handover to the Orion team for...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) is officially packaged and ready for handover to the Orion team for Artemis...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

Scientists package up part of NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) for official handover to the Orion team for...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

Scientists package up part of NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) for official handover to the Orion team for...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) is officially packaged and ready for handover to the Orion team for Artemis...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

Scientists package up part of NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) for official handover to the Orion team for...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

Scientists package up part of NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) for official handover to the Orion team for...

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NASA image: BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion
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Aug 18, 2022

BioExpt-01 Handover to Orion

Scientists package up part of NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) for official handover to the Orion team for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Woody Hoburg reconfigures video cables
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May 1, 2023

Astronaut Woody Hoburg reconfigures video cables

iss069e005419 (April 26, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg reconfigures video...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) undergoes testing in the Vibration Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0401-3
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Jul 16, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0401-3

Space Station Gravitational Biology Facility Project Mock-up with Kristine Guerra (2.5) with Biolab (simulating...

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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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