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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: NASA astronaut Chris Williams safely processes samples of a bacterial pathogen
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Jan 19, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams safely processes samples of a bacterial pathogen

iss074e0149044 (Jan. 19, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Chris Williams safely processes...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

AiroCide Ti02, an anthrax-killing air scrubber manufactured by KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw,...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

This is a photo of a technician at KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw, Georgia, assembling the AiroCide...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Monitoring Microbes for Astronaut Health
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA ScienceCasts: Station Science 101 - Monitoring Microbes for Astronaut Health

Protecting astronauts on the International Space Station from harmful pathogens is leading to groundbreaking...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

This virus is the Spherical T=1 icosahedral satellite virus of classical rod virus TMV, and is a plant pathogen....

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NASA image: iss059e061522
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May 14, 2019

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iss059e061522 (May 14, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague conducts research operations in the U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)
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Jun 23, 2017

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)

iss052e006450 (Jun. 23, 2017) --- Microbial Tracking-2 by the toilet in the node 3 module monitoring microbes...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Anthrax spores are inactive forms of Bacillus anthracis. They can survive for decades inside a spore's tough...

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NASA image: Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)
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Jun 23, 2017

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)

iss052e006446 (Jun. 23, 2017) --- Microbial Tracking-2 in the Node 2 module at air sampling location number 5...

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NASA image: Micro-14 Yeast Inoculation in MSG
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May 13, 2019

Micro-14 Yeast Inoculation in MSG

iss059e061135 (May 13, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague conducts research operations in the U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)
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Jun 23, 2017

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)

iss052e006453 (Jun. 23, 2017) --- Microbial Tracking-2 in the Node 2 module at air sampling location number 2...

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NASA image: iss053e215867
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Nov 20, 2017

iss053e215867

iss053e215867 (Nov. 20, 2017) --- The EcAMSat, short for E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite, is seen moments after...

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NASA image: iss072e310952
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Dec 3, 2024

iss072e310952

iss072e310952 (Dec. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit processes bacteria...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e216632 (Nov. 20, 2017) --- The EcAMSat, short for E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite, is seen moments after...

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NASA image: iss053e215850
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Nov 20, 2017

iss053e215850

iss053e215850 (Nov. 20, 2017) --- The EcAMSat, short for E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite, is seen moments after...

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NASA image: Surface, Water and Air Biocharacterization (SWAB)
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Aug 18, 2009

Surface, Water and Air Biocharacterization (SWAB)

ISS020-E-031558 (18 Aug. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, conducts a...

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NASA image: Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22
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Mar 15, 2010

Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-094374 (15 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, conducts a Surface,...

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NASA image: Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22
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Mar 15, 2010

Williams conducts SWAB Sampling during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-094369 (15 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, conducts a Surface,...

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NASA image: Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks
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May 18, 2018

Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks

Diarrheal diseases such as cholera continue to be a public health threat. Prediction of an outbreak of diarrheal...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Salmonella typhimurium appears green in on human intestinal tissue (stained red) cultured in a NASA rotating wall...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Dr. Cheryl Nickerson of Tulane University is studying the effects of simulated low-g on a well-known pathogen,...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Dr. Cheryl Nickerson (right) of Tulane University is studying the effects of simulated low-g on a well-known...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Dr. Cheryl Nickerson of Tulane University is studying the effects of simulated low-g on a well-known pathogen,...

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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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