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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: Astronaut Kate Rubins Advances DNA Sequencing in Space
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Jan 21, 2021

Astronaut Kate Rubins Advances DNA Sequencing in Space

jsc2021m000062: More than four years ago, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins became the first person to sequence DNA in...

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Jan 22, 2021

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iss064e025418 (Jan. 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins sequences DNA aboard...

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NASA image: Microbiology in Microgravity: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Microbiology in Microgravity: Space Station Benefits

Scientists use the International Space Station and its many tools, including DNA sequencing and genome editing, to...

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NASA image: BEST Biomolecule Sequencer
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Oct 8, 2018

BEST Biomolecule Sequencer

iss057e000180 (10/8/2018) - Biomolecule Sequencer for the BEST experiment floating in front of Window 7 in the...

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NASA image: BEST Biomolecule Sequencer
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Oct 8, 2018

BEST Biomolecule Sequencer

iss057e000185 (10/8/2018) - Biomolecule Sequencer for the BEST experiment floating in front of Window 7 in the...

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NASA image: Rubins prepares Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment Sample Run 2
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Sep 3, 2016

Rubins prepares Biomolecule Sequencer Experiment Sample Run 2

iss048e069880 (9/3/2016) --- NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins makes preparations for the Run 2 sample initialization of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

Type II restriction enzymes, such as Eco R1 endonulease, present a unique advantage for the study of...

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May 21, 2019

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iss059e068226 (May 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague of Expedition 59 sequences DNA samples for a study...

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Jul 19, 2018

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iss056e097419 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097438 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer
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Jul 20, 2018

Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer

iss056e097517 (July 20, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097429 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097421 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer
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Jul 20, 2018

Best Experiment 1 Part 3 - Biomolecule Sequencer

iss056e097518 (July 20, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold prepares amplified DNA collected from...

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Jun 18, 2019

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iss059e111734 (June 18, 2019) --- Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA works on the Genes In Space-6 (GIS-6)...

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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e059572_alt (5/29/2018) --- The miniPCR platform, used for the amplification of nucleic acids, from the Genes...

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Sep 15, 2023

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iss069e088431_alt (Sept. 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli services...

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Jul 31, 2020

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iss063e063777 (July 31, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside the...

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Jan 3, 2022

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

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NASA image: iss063e063823
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Jul 31, 2020

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iss063e063823 (July 31, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside the...

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Sep 6, 2023

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iss069e086055 (Sept. 6, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli services microbe...

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Apr 30, 2018

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jsc2018e040417 (4/30/2018) --- Researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center perform DNA and RNA sequencing on microbes...

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Apr 30, 2018

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jsc2018e040453 (4/30/2018) --- A Researcher at NASA's Johnson Space Center perform DNA and RNA sequencing on...

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NASA image: iss059m161690911 (June 18, 2019) --- Genes in Space-6 Operations
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May 2, 2024

iss059m161690911 (June 18, 2019) --- Genes in Space-6 Operations

NASA astronaut Christina Koch works on the Genes in Space-6 experiment while aboard the International Space Station....

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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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