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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: iss038e055233
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Feb 24, 2014

iss038e055233

iss038e055233 (2/24/2014) --- Cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 Commander, is seen during a Lower Body Negative...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 12, 1997

Microgravity

Lysozyme crystal grown on STS-81. A protein model for documentation of the effects of microgravity on crystal...

MSFC
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...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

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

MSFC
NASA image: VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test
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Apr 17, 2025

VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test

Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) vehicle operational readiness test in the Multi-Mission...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 12, 1997

Microgravity

This is a large 2 mm crystal of histone octamer, grown on STS-81. A very dynamic structure which functions in many...

MSFC
NASA image: VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test
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Apr 17, 2025

VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test

Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) vehicle operational readiness test in the Multi-Mission...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 12, 1997

Microgravity

Nucleosome Core Particle grown on STS-81. The fundamental structural unit of chromatin and is the basis for...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 12, 1997

Microgravity

1 mm histone octamer crystal grown on STS-81. A very dynamic structure which functions in many aspects of gene...

MSFC
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Apr 1, 2018

SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing

Dan Close, chief scientific officer at 490 BioTech, discusses the company's Metabolic Tracking investigation to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

The Protein Crystallization for Microgravity (DCAM) was developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. A droplet...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

The Diffusion-Controlled Apparatus for Microgravity (DCAM) was developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. A...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

Parvalbumins are found in the muscles, endocrine glands, skin cells, and some neurons of vertebrates, but the role...

MSFC
NASA image: Burbank conducts PACE Session
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Dec 1, 2011

Burbank conducts PACE Session

ISS030-E-007418 (1 Dec. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Dan...

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NASA image: Burbank conducts PACE Session
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Dec 1, 2011

Burbank conducts PACE Session

ISS030-E-007417 (1 Dec. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Dan...

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NASA image: Burbank conducts PACE Session
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Dec 1, 2011

Burbank conducts PACE Session

ISS030-E-007419 (1 Dec. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Dan...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

Type II restriction enzymes, such as Eco R1 endonulease, present a unique advantage for the study of...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

The Protein Crystallization for Microgravity (DCAM) was developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. A droplet...

MSFC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return To Flight Task Group (RTFTG) holds the first public meeting at the Debus Center, KSC Visitor Complex. Members and staff at the table, from left, are retired Navy Rear Adm. Walter H. Cantrell, David Raspet, retired Air Force Col. Gary S. Geyer, Dr. Kathryn Clark, Dr. Decatur B. Rogers, Dr. Dan L. Crippen, Dr. Walter Broadnax and astronaut Carlos Noriega. The RTFTG was at KSC to conduct organizational activities, tour Space Shuttle facilities and receive briefings on Shuttle-related topics. The task group was chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe to perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. The group is co-chaired by former Shuttle commander Richard O. Covey and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, who was an Apollo commander.
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Aug 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return To Flight Task Group (RTFTG) holds the first public meeting at the Debus Center, KSC Visitor Complex. Members and staff at the table, from left, are retired Navy Rear Adm. Walter H. Cantrell, David Raspet, retired Air Force Col. Gary S. Geyer, Dr. Kathryn Clark, Dr. Decatur B. Rogers, Dr. Dan L. Crippen, Dr. Walter Broadnax and astronaut Carlos Noriega. The RTFTG was at KSC to conduct organizational activities, tour Space Shuttle facilities and receive briefings on Shuttle-related topics. The task group was chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe to perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. The group is co-chaired by former Shuttle commander Richard O. Covey and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, who was an Apollo commander.

NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

As the most abundant protein in the circulatory system albumin contributes 80% to colloid osmotic blood pressure....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4007
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Sep 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of news media are briefed on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4009
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Sep 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of news media are briefed on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4006
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Sep 19, 2014

KSC-2014-4006

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of news media are briefed on...

KSC
NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

This group photo of the LPSA interns and trip leaders was taken at Tea Kettle Junction in Death Valley, Calif....

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return To Flight Task Group (RTFTG) holds the first public meeting at the Debus...

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