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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: Excellence is in our DNA
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Feb 28, 2018

Excellence is in our DNA

Science and technology are the lifeblood of NASA Goddard. Our people are the brains. The instruments and spacecraft...

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NASA image: BEST Biomolecule Sequencer
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Oct 8, 2018

BEST Biomolecule Sequencer

iss057e000185 (10/8/2018) - Biomolecule Sequencer for the BEST experiment floating in front of Window 7 in the...

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NASA image: Rubins prepares Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment Sample Run 2
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Sep 3, 2016

Rubins prepares Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment Sample Run 2

iss048e069880 (9/3/2016) --- NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins makes preparations for the Run 2 sample initialization of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kate Rubins Advances DNA Sequencing in Space
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Jan 21, 2021

Astronaut Kate Rubins Advances DNA Sequencing in Space

jsc2021m000062: More than four years ago, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins became the first person to sequence DNA in...

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NASA image: Genes in Space
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Jun 28, 2017

Genes in Space

iss052e008880 (6/28/2017) --- View of Genes In Space-3 experiment in the Node 2 module. The Genes in Space-3...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: The ABC's of DNA: 05/24/2019
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May 23, 2019

Space to Ground: The ABC's of DNA: 05/24/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Rover DNA Inscription
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Apr 5, 2021

Rover DNA Inscription

This photo shows two small drawings inscribed inside the front left wheel of the Mars Perseverance rover, pictured...

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Jan 22, 2021

iss064e025418

iss064e025418 (Jan. 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins sequences DNA aboard...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shows off Voyager DNA Decryption experiment hardware
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Sep 26, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shows off Voyager DNA Decryption experiment hardware

iss073e0815503 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim shows off research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shows off Voyager DNA Decryption experiment hardware
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Sep 26, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shows off Voyager DNA Decryption experiment hardware

iss073e0815503 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

The blueprint of life, DNA's double helix is found in the cells of everything from bacteria to astronauts. Exposure...

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NASA image: Microbiology in Microgravity: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Microbiology in Microgravity: Space Station Benefits

Scientists use the International Space Station and its many tools, including DNA sequencing and genome editing, to...

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NASA image: Rubins with Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment
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Aug 26, 2016

Rubins with Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment

iss048e066523 (8/26/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins poses for a photo with Biomolecule Sequencer experiment...

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NASA image: jsc2016e182463
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Nov 14, 2016

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PHOTO DATE: 11-14-16 LOCATION: ISS MOCKUPS SUBJECT: Biomolecule Sequencer team group portrait of Sara Wallace, Sarah...

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NASA image: Life Starting Materials Found in Dusty Disk
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Dec 20, 2005

Life Starting Materials Found in Dusty Disk

This graph, or spectrum, from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope tells astronomers that some of the most basic ingredients...

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NASA image: iss073e0768479
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Sep 26, 2025

iss073e0768479

iss073e0768479 (Sept. 26, 2005) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Johnny Kim works with DNA...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036195
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036195

jsc2025e036195 (4/4/2025) --- A confocal microscope image shows a human cartilage cell, with its nucleus stained in...

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NASA image: BEST Biomolecule Sequencer
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Oct 8, 2018

BEST Biomolecule Sequencer

iss057e000180 (10/8/2018) - Biomolecule Sequencer for the BEST experiment floating in front of Window 7 in the...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036192
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036192

Jsc2025e036192 (4/4/2025) --- Stem cells grown along Janus Base Nanomaterial (JBNm) made on Earth. After four hours,...

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NASA image: iss059e068226
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May 21, 2019

iss059e068226

iss059e068226 (May 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague of Expedition 59 sequences DNA samples for a study...

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NASA image: iss056e097419
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Jul 19, 2018

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iss056e097419 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097438 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer
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Jul 20, 2018

Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer

iss056e097517 (July 20, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097429 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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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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