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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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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Commander Ken Bowersox discuss the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia (STS-73) cargo bay payload - the United States Microgravity Laboratory-2...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Payload specialist Fred Leslie makes use of the versatile U.S. Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2) glovebox to conduct...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander, works at the Drop Physics Module (DPM) on the portside of the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 3, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander, works in the glovebox of the science module supporting the U.S....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Interface Configuration Experiment on the Second United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2). Over time the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. inspects a crystal in a cylindrical autoclave on the mid-deck of the...

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NASA image: CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab
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Oct 20, 1995

CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-101-018 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie maneuvers his body to a position...

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NASA image: STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-103-019 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- This wide view gives an overall perspective of the working...

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NASA image: STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-103-015 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie works with the Surface Tension...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1992

Microgravity

Crystal Growth Furnace (CGF) without the EAC internal support structure. Flown on USML-1 and USML-2. The Principal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

View of earth from STS-73, USML-2.

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

Two versions of (PCAM) Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity, (DCAM) Diffusion Controled...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard STS-73, USML-2: Mission Specialist, Payload Commander, Kathryn Thorton with (CGF) Crystal Growth Furnace

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Payload Specialist, Fred Leslie changing samples in (CGF) Crystal Growth Furnace onboard STS-73, USML-2.

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NASA image: Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab
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Nov 2, 1995

Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab

STS073-230-014 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, uses a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 5, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

After completion of another United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2) mission, Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73)...

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NASA image: PCG-GBX, Payload Specialist Albert Sacco works in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

PCG-GBX, Payload Specialist Albert Sacco works in Spacelab

STS073-106-001 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. takes direction from a crew mate...

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NASA image: OTFE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

OTFE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works in Spacelab

STS073-233-007 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie makes use of the versatile U.S....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia (STS-73) crewmembers Fred Leslie (foreground) and Catherine Coleman aboard...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Albert Sacco Jr., payload specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science module aboard...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander for STS-73, works at the drop physics module (DPM) on the portside...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1997

Microgravity

Apfel's excellent match: This series of photos shows a water drop containing a surfactant (Triton-100) as it...

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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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