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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: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The bumpy exterior of the turnip yellow mosaic virus (TYMV) protein coat, or capsid, was defined in detail by Dr....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The bumpy exterior of the turnip yellow mosaic virus (TYMV) protein coat, or capsid, was defined in detail by Dr....

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

The Honorable Edward R. McPherson talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The structure of the Satellite Tobacco Mosaic Virus (STMV)--one of the smallest viruses known--has been successfully...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

The structure of the Satellite Tobacco Mosaic Viurus (STMV)--one of the smallest viruses known--has been...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 20, 1998

Microgravity

Joel Kearns viewing a laboratory demonstration of the Observable Protein Crystal Growth Apparatus (OPCGA) experiment...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 20, 1998

Microgravity

Front view of Observable Protein Crystal Growth Apparatus (OPCGA) experiment residing in a Thermal Enclosure System...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 6, 2001

Microgravity

Atomic force microscopy uses laser technology to reveal a defect, a double-screw dislocation, on the surface of this...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 29, 1993

Microgravity

The major storage protein of leguminous plants and a major source of dietary protein for humans and domestic...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 24, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Michael Clifford places a liquid nitrogen Dewar containing frozen protein solutions aboard Russia's space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 20, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Tom Akers places a liquid nitrogen Dewar containing frozen protein solutions aboard Russia's space Station...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Canavalin. The major storage protein of leguminous plants and a major source of dietary...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2000

Microgravity

A collage of protein and virus crystals, many of which were grown on the U.S. Space Shuttle or Russian Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

This photo shows an individual cell from the Handheld Diffusion Test Cell (HH-DTC) apparatus flown on the Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

This photo shows the Handheld Diffusion Test Cell (HH-DTC) apparatus flown on the Space Shuttle. Similar cells...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Gaseous Nitrogen Dewar apparatus developed by Dr. Alex McPherson of the University of California, Irvine for use...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crstal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

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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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