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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: Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment
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Feb 4, 2016

Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment

Ground testing for the first confocal Light Microscopy Microscope (LMM) Experiment. Procter and Gamble is working...

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NASA image: Nespoli works with the LMM
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Mar 8, 2011

Nespoli works with the LMM

iss026e032517 (3/8/2011) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Paolo Nespoli works with the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)...

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May 8, 2017

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iss051e039996 (5/8/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson works on the Light Microscopy Module on the International...

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NASA image: Maintenance on the Advanced Colloids Experiment Module
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Apr 16, 2018

Maintenance on the Advanced Colloids Experiment Module

iss055e035366 (April 16, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold performs maintenance on the Advanced Colloids...

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NASA image: Williams configures the LMM
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Apr 18, 2016

Williams configures the LMM

ISS047e066551 (04/18/2016) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams configures the station’s Light Microscopy Module (LMM),...

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NASA image: iss038e055240
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Feb 24, 2014

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ISS038-E-055240 (24 Feb. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Mike...

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NASA image: ACE-T4 Module Configuration
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Feb 16, 2020

ACE-T4 Module Configuration

iss062e014339 (Feb. 16, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir configures the Light...

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NASA image: jsc2025m000382
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Feb 25, 2025

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A digital holographic microscopy video of Euglena microalgae swimming recorded on Earth using the Extant Live...

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Jun 12, 2019

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iss059e101468 (6/12/2019) — Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE modules...

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NASA image: Ford poses at the FIR/LMM/ACE in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 21, 2013

Ford poses at the FIR/LMM/ACE in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-056144 (21 Feb. 2013) --- Inside the U.S. Laboratory (Destiny) aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: ACE-1 experiment
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Jun 24, 2013

ACE-1 experiment

In the International Space Stations Destiny laboratory,NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight...

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NASA image: ACE-1 experiment
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Jun 24, 2013

ACE-1 experiment

ISS036-E-019830 (24 June 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Karen...

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NASA image: Advanced Colloids Experiment-1 (ACE-1)
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Jul 22, 2013

Advanced Colloids Experiment-1 (ACE-1)

ISS036-E-023770 (22 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, conducts science...

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NASA image: ACE-1 experiment
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Jun 24, 2013

ACE-1 experiment

ISS036-E-019760 (24 June 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Karen...

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NASA image: ACE-1 experiment
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Jun 24, 2013

ACE-1 experiment

ISS036-E-019783 (24 June 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, a fisheye lens attached...

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NASA image: Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) is Advancing Product Development for Procter & Gamble (P&G)
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Jun 6, 2023

Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) is Advancing Product Development for Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Dr. Matthew Lynch and Travis Hodgdon from Procter & Gamble (P&G) talk about the benefits of colloidal experiments...

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NASA image: Aggregation of Colloidal Particles
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Feb 15, 2023

Aggregation of Colloidal Particles

Assistant Professor Stefno Buzzaccaro speaks about the Aggregation of Colloidal Particles Experiment being done...

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NASA image: Getting Involved in the Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) Program
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Jun 6, 2023

Getting Involved in the Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) Program

Ronald Sicker, Light Microscopy Module Payload Manager from NASA Glenn Research Center, explains the way you can get...

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NASA image: Overview of Space Biology Research Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) People: Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith
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Jun 5, 2023

Overview of Space Biology Research Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) People: Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith

Dr. Jeffrey Smith provides an overview of Space Biology onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA image: Procter & Gamble Benefits from Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 5, 2023

Procter & Gamble Benefits from Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Dr. William Meyer and Ronald Sicker from NASA Glenn Research Center and Dr. Matthew Lynch from Procter & Gamble...

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NASA image: Plants Are Important to Success of Space Flight
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Jun 6, 2023

Plants Are Important to Success of Space Flight

Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul talks about the Characterizing Arabidopsis Root Attractions (CARA) experiment flying onboard the...

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NASA image: GRC-2015-CMProcter & Gamble Products Benefit From NASA’s Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE)0151.9
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Jun 5, 2023

GRC-2015-CMProcter & Gamble Products Benefit From NASA’s Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE)0151.9

Dr. William Meyer and Ronald Sicker from NASA Glenn Research Center and Dr. Matthew Lynch from Procter and Gamble...

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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: Microgravity Environment Provided on the International Space Station (ISS) Extend Our Understanding of Colloidal Engineering
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Feb 16, 2023

Microgravity Environment Provided on the International Space Station (ISS) Extend Our Understanding of Colloidal Engineering

Dr. William Meyer, Dr. Matthew Lynch, and Ronald Sicker explain the value of microgravity environment research being...

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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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