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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.

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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: Blood collection kit for Space Lab 1
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Feb 2, 1981

Blood collection kit for Space Lab 1

S81-26158 (Feb 1981) --- A close-up view of a training version of a STS-40/SLS-1 blood kit. Blood samples from...

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NASA image: Martian Dust Collected by Phoenix Arm
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Aug 14, 2008

Martian Dust Collected by Phoenix Arm

Martian Dust Collected by Phoenix Arm

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NASA image: SDO Collects Its 100 Millionth Image
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Collects Its 100 Millionth Image

An instrument on our Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured its 100 millionth image of the sun. The instrument is...

GSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA
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Dec 11, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA

AS17-134-20425 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, collects lunar rake...

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NASA image: Space Station Astronauts Collect Blood Samples for Science
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Dec 3, 2025

Space Station Astronauts Collect Blood Samples for Science

Drawing blood is a regular part of life aboard the International Space Station, supporting research on how the human...

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NASA image: Snow White Trench Prepared for Sample Collection
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Sep 10, 2008

Snow White Trench Prepared for Sample Collection

Snow White Trench Prepared for Sample Collection

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA
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Dec 11, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA

AS17-134-20426 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt collects lunar rake samples at Station 1...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph shows Skylab's Particle Collection device, a scientific experiment designed to study micro-meteoroid...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This chart describes Skylab's Particle Collection device, a scientific experiment designed to study micro-meteoroid...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut John Young photographed collecting lunar samples
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young photographed collecting lunar samples

AS16-106-17340 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, is...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18826 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young collects samples at the North Ray Crater geological site...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18825 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 commander, with a sample bag in his left hand,...

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NASA image: The 33 Sample Tubes Collected by Perseverance
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Jul 24, 2025

The 33 Sample Tubes Collected by Perseverance

Shown here is an annotated composite image of the interiors of the 33 tubes NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has used...

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NASA image: AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile
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Sep 17, 2008

AIRS Collects Data and Creates a Temperature Profile

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua satellite collects data and creates a temperature profile,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 10, 1996

Around Marshall

The dart and associated launching system was developed by engineers at MSFC to collect a sample of the aluminum...

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NASA image: Toys for Tots Collection During Winterfest
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Dec 9, 2024

Toys for Tots Collection During Winterfest

The US Marine Corps Reserve Collected Toy Donations for the 2024 Holiday Season. Samantha Yousef and two members of...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Rock Collection as of July 2020
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Aug 3, 2020

Curiosity's Rock Collection as of July 2020

These 26 holes represent each of the rock samples NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has collected as of early July 2020. A...

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NASA image: NASA's Perseverance Rover Collects Regolith
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Dec 15, 2022

NASA's Perseverance Rover Collects Regolith

This GIF shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover collecting two samples of regolith – broken rock and dust – with a...

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NASA image: Barratt collects sample from WRS
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May 19, 2009

Barratt collects sample from WRS

ISS019-E-017918 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, collects a sample...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx - Sample Collection jsc2023e058643
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Sep 27, 2023

OSIRIS-REx - Sample Collection jsc2023e058643

Astromaterials processors Mari Montoya, left, and Curtis Calva, right, use tools to collect asteroid particles from...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45376 (29 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, participates in data collection for...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Barratt collects and organizes medical supplies
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Aug 3, 2024

NASA astronaut Mike Barratt collects and organizes medical supplies

iss071e414062 (Aug. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt collects and...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Drill Hole for First Sample Collection Attempt
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Aug 6, 2021

Perseverance's Drill Hole for First Sample Collection Attempt

This image taken by NASA's Perseverance rover on August 6, 2021, shows the hole drilled in a Martian rock in...

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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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