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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: Fundamental Physics
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Jan 22, 2003

Fundamental Physics

Still photographs taken over 16 hours on Nov. 13, 2001, on the International Space Station have been condensed into...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment
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Jun 6, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment

iss073e0134912 (June 6, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment
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Jun 6, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment

iss073e0134908 (June 6, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: Glasses Are a State of Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Glasses Are a State of Matter

NASA Glenn Research Center’s researchers use the Light Microscopy Module onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Colloidal Systems and Biological Macromolecule Experiments
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Jun 6, 2023

Colloidal Systems and Biological Macromolecule Experiments

Fran Chiaramonte, Program Executive for Physical Sciences at NASA Headquarters, talks about the colloidal systems...

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NASA image: New Frontiers in Physics: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

New Frontiers in Physics: Space Station Benefits

Microgravity enables study of the physics of the universe through a completely new lens. International Space Station...

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Apr 28, 2025

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iss073e0002997 (4/28/2025) --- A view of the Colloidal Solids investigation inside the Microgravity Sciences...

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Aug 17, 2021

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iss065e257486 (Aug. 17, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough installs and...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Close-up view of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test during an experiment run aboard the Russian Mir space station. BCAT...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Oct 17, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0886402 (Oct. 17) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim works inside the...

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Nov 23, 2021

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iss066e081677 (Nov. 23, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei sets up hardware...

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Mar 19, 2021

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iss064e044807 (March 19, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover replaces hardware...

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Jul 26, 2018

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iss056e098995 (July 26, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke sets up the Colloidal Solids research hardware
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Sep 4, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke sets up the Colloidal Solids research hardware

iss073e0606528 (Sept. 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke sets up the...

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Aug 11, 2021

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iss065e241905 (Aug. 11, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Hadfield during InSPACE Experiment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 31, 2012

Hadfield during InSPACE Experiment in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE), during the Investigating the...

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NASA image: iss056e098988
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Jul 26, 2018

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iss056e098988 (July 26, 2018) --- Photographic documentation of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test-Cohesive...

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NASA image: Full length view of the Spacelab module
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Aug 12, 2016

Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-031 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory T. Linteris (left) is seen at the Mid Deck Glove Box...

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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: 2014 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Conference Welcome Video
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Feb 23, 2023

2014 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Conference Welcome Video

Angel M. Otero, Deputy Director of Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Applications (SLPSRA) Division...

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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: Nanoparticle Electro-Kinetic Colloid Assemblies
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Feb 8, 2023

Nanoparticle Electro-Kinetic Colloid Assemblies

Professor Stuart Williams from University of Louisville talks about the work with NASA Glenn Research Center onboard...

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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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