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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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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The Thermal Enclosure System (TES) provides thermal control for protein crystal growth experiments. The TES, housed...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 1992

Microgravity

MSFC Test Engineer performing a functional test on the TES. The TES can be operated as a refrigerator, with a...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The COS consists of a specially designed (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus tray with 6 chambers, a video camera for...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

(DCAM) Diffusion Controlled Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity Trays mounted in (STES) Single Locker Thermal...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner works with PCG experiment on middeck

On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, mission specialist, works at area amidst...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 3, 2000

Microgravity

On the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis' middeck, Astronaut Joseph R. Tarner, mission specialist, works at an area...

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: 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...

MSFC
NASA image: EXPRESS Rack 4 during Expedition Five
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Jul 2, 2002

EXPRESS Rack 4 during Expedition Five

iss005e06524 (7/2/2002) --- View of the Single-Locker Thermal Enclosure System (STES), located on the Expedite the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Parazynski works with PCG experiment on middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Scott Parazynski works with PCG experiment on middeck

STS066-13-029 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, mission...

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NASA image: Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS)  Rack 4
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Jul 4, 2002

Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack 4

iss005e06720 (7/4/2002) --- Front view of Express Rack 4 in the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny taken during Expedition...

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NASA image: Astronauts Brent Jett and Koichi Wakata work with Protein Crystal Growth experiment
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Jan 20, 1996

Astronauts Brent Jett and Koichi Wakata work with Protein Crystal Growth experiment

STS072-310-007 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts Brent W. Jett Jr. (left) and Koichi Wakata work with the Protein...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2588
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2588

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2572
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2572

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Mobile Aerospace Reconnaissance System, or MARS, is secured aboard NASA’s Freedom Star...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1983
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing through Port...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2581
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2593
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2593

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat is heading back to Port Canaveral in Florida, after a full day of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2589
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2589

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat is heading back to Port Canaveral in Florida, after a full day of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1980
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1980

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2591
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat is heading back to Port Canaveral in Florida, after a full day of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1982
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1982

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing through Port...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2580
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2580

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2574
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2574

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat heads for the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean after departing from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2587
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-2587

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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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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