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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: KSC-05-S-00308
Video
Nov 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00308

Scientists at the Space Life Sciences Lab at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are researching ways to improve...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment Bacteria and Spores, proposed by Robert L. Staehle of Rochester,...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Pictures 1 and 2 show samples of Bacillus Subtillus grown during the first performance of Robert Staehle's...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 10, 1998

Microgravity

Lisa Crawford, a graduate research assistant from the University of Toledo, works with Laurel Karr of Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Burbank cleans cabin air bacteria filters in the Node 3
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Feb 4, 2012

Burbank cleans cabin air bacteria filters in the Node 3

ISS030-E-060469 (4 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, cleans cabin air bacteria...

JSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples

iss073e0027808 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural bacteria found all over the Earth, has a fairly novel way of getting rid of...

MSFC
NASA image: iss057e132633
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Dec 13, 2018

iss057e132633

iss057e132633 (12/13/2018) --- A photo of the Study of the Gravity’s Effect on Bacteria (ICE Cubes Hydra-2 Bacteria...

JSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Robert L. Staehle (center), high school student from Harley School, Rochester New York, talks with Steven Hall...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0025978 (May 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0027806 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2021e064552
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Dec 14, 2021

jsc2021e064552

jsc2021e064552 (12/14/2021) --- Preflight image of the apparatus for the Determining the Efficacy of Bacteria...

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NASA image: jsc2021e064551
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Dec 14, 2021

jsc2021e064551

jsc2021e064551 (12/14/2021) --- Kaitlyn Harvey presents a 3D printed stand used to load and seal the bacteria...

JSC
NASA image: Mars Life? - Microscopic Tubular Structures
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Aug 9, 1996

Mars Life? - Microscopic Tubular Structures

This electron microscope image shows extremely tiny tubular structures that are possible microscopic fossils of...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0770-1
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Dec 12, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0770-1

Celloulose Digesting bacteria

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Data shows that elevated sialidase in bacterial vaginosis patients correlates to premature births in women....

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2021e064550
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Dec 14, 2021

jsc2021e064550

jsc2021e064550 (12/14/2021) --- Ashley Keeley tests the long-term performance of the adhesive binding the aluminum...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2021e064549
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Dec 14, 2021

jsc2021e064549

jsc2021e064549 (12/14/2021) --- Hannah Johnson solders the electrical circuitry that runs the Determining the...

JSC
NASA image: Mars Life? - Microscopic Structures
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Aug 9, 1996

Mars Life? - Microscopic Structures

In the center of this electron microscope image of a small chip from a meteorite are several tiny structures that...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Expedition: Flying Over a Greening Arctic Tundra
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Aug 10, 2017

Earth Expedition: Flying Over a Greening Arctic Tundra

NASA researchers are flying over Alaska and Canada, studying the effects of a greening Arctic. Permafrost, the...

GSFC
NASA image: iss071e041625
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Apr 24, 2024

iss071e041625

iss071e041625 (April 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps extracts DNA...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Jan 19, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067093 (1/19/2024) --- Ohio University’s Mission 18 Team (Michael Lane, Victoria Swiler and Nathan Smith)...

JSC
NASA image: TangoLab-2 Card/Cube Locker Removal
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Aug 19, 2019

TangoLab-2 Card/Cube Locker Removal

iss060e036686 (8/19/2019) --- A view during removal of card/cube from TangoLab-2 Facility. The Effects of...

JSC
NASA image: iss066e102637
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Jan 3, 2022

iss066e102637

iss066e102637 (Jan. 3, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari sequences DNA from...

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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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