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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: Professor Ning Wu on the Study of Giant Colloidal Molecules
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Feb 6, 2023

Professor Ning Wu on the Study of Giant Colloidal Molecules

Professor Ning Wu from the Colorado School of Mines speaks about the research being conducted with NASA Glenn...

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NASA image: Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter

Recording of Professor Paul Chaikin presentation from the Department of Physics, Center for Soft Matter at New York...

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NASA image: Professor Stuart Williams on the ACET-12-2 Experiments
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Stuart Williams on the ACET-12-2 Experiments

: Professor Stuart Williams working with NASA Glenn Research Center speaks about the Light Microscopy Module onboard...

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NASA image: Professor Gerold Willing on Quantum Sensitized Solar Cells – Short Version
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Feb 7, 2023

Professor Gerold Willing on Quantum Sensitized Solar Cells – Short Version

Professor Gerold Willing from the University of Louisville talks about research on Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell...

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NASA image: Professor Boris Khushid on Building Colloidal Crystals Under Microgravity
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Feb 7, 2023

Professor Boris Khushid on Building Colloidal Crystals Under Microgravity

Professor Boris Khushid from the New Jersey Institute of Technology speaks about the Building Colloidal Crystals...

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NASA image: Professor Gerold Willing on Quantum Sensitized Solar Cells – Long Version
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Gerold Willing on Quantum Sensitized Solar Cells – Long Version

Professor Gerold Willing working with NASA Glenn Research Center explains the research onboard the International...

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NASA image: Professor Gerold Willing on Applications for Colloidal Crystals Made From Nanoparticle Haloing Suspensions
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Feb 7, 2023

Professor Gerold Willing on Applications for Colloidal Crystals Made From Nanoparticle Haloing Suspensions

Professor Gerold Willing from the University of Louisville speaks about Colloidal Crystals possible use in the...

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NASA image: Professor Gerold Willing Explains the ACE-H2 Experiment Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 16, 2023

Professor Gerold Willing Explains the ACE-H2 Experiment Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Professor Gerold Willing explains the ACE-H2 Experiment being conducted onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-001
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames in Bldg N-200 Boyd Room

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-002
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames with John Hinein...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-011
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames in Bldg N-200 Boyd Room

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-008
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames in Bldg N-200 Boyd Room

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-015
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames on tour of the Small...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-022
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames on tour of the Small...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-017
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames on tour of the Small...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0219-016
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Sep 26, 2008

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Professor John Beddington, UK (United Kingdom) Government Chief Scientist Advisor visit to Ames on tour of the Small...

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NASA image: University of Alabama Huntsville communications professor Kristi
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Mar 15, 2018

University of Alabama Huntsville communications professor Kristi

The NASA Educator Resource Center hosted the 2018 "Leading Within a Multigenerational Workforce" mentoring event....

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NASA image: Plants and Space Exploration, APEX-04
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Feb 8, 2023

Plants and Space Exploration, APEX-04

Professor Anna-Lisa Paul and Professor Rob Ferl discuss growing food in a microgravity environment and the research...

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NASA image: Soft Matter Experiment Using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

Soft Matter Experiment Using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Professor Paul Chaikin, Professor Stefano Sacanna, and Theodore Huckel from New York University discuss the Soft...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Technologist See Technology with Norfolk State University Associate Professor Rasha Morsi
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Feb 6, 2018

NASA Chief Technologist See Technology with Norfolk State University Associate Professor Rasha Morsi

Norfolk State University Associate Professor Rasha Morsi showcases a phone operated, 3D-printed robot sign language...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - Better Quality Crystals
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Oct 4, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - Better Quality Crystals

Video presentation highlighting work with ASGSR work with Better Quality Crystals on the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Overview of the ACE-T4 Experiment and Liquid-to-Glass-to-Crystal
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Feb 15, 2023

Overview of the ACE-T4 Experiment and Liquid-to-Glass-to-Crystal

Professor Arjun Yodh explains the ACE-T4 Experiment being conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: Lichtenberg Crater
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Jun 15, 2010

Lichtenberg Crater

Lichtenberg crater is of Eratosthenian age, located in western Oceanus Procellarum. It is named after George C....

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NASA image: MESSENGER Encounter With A Star
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Jan 26, 2015

MESSENGER Encounter With A Star

Thomas Morgan Robertson, better known to music fans as Thomas Dolby, has joined Johns Hopkins University as an...

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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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