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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: Polymer Convection
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Sep 27, 2019

Polymer Convection

jsc2020e003407 (9/27/2019) --- A preflight image of the Polymer Convection investigation the the Microgravity...

JSC
NASA image: Battery Lab
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Dec 20, 2016

Battery Lab

NASA Glenn Researcher James Wu assembles a lithium-metal based battery lab cell incorporating a new solid polymer...

GRC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Biomedical research offers hope for a variety of medical problems, from diabetes to the replacement of damaged bone...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Biomedical research offers hope for a variety of medical problems, from diabetes to the replacement of damaged bone...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-2005-C-01167
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Sep 8, 2001

GRC-2005-C-01167

Rod Coil Co-polymer Technology

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02479
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02479

POLYMERS EROSION AND CONTAMINATION EXPERIMENT TEAM

GRC
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...

JSC
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: 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: 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: GRC-2007-C-00176
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Feb 19, 2003

GRC-2007-C-00176

An array of 4mm diameter Aerogel posts sandwiched between 1mm thick PMR-15, Polymer Matrix Composite panels

GRC
NASA image: Outreach Event Promotes Doing Business with NASA
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Nov 7, 2024

Outreach Event Promotes Doing Business with NASA

Participants in A Day with NASA at The Accelerator in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, included: (left to right) Marc...

SSC
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...

MSFC
NASA image: iss065e454878
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454878

iss065e454878 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e454868
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454868

iss065e454868 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e454862
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454862

iss065e454862 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e454902
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454902

iss065e454902 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Materials Evaluation Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Materials Evaluation Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC The Materials Evaluation Laboratory, or MEL, that consists of several laboratories...

JSC
NASA image: Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey
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Jan 20, 1990

Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey

Closeup of Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) experiment trays is documented during STS-32 retrieval activity...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e454849
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454849

iss065e454849 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e454910
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454910

iss065e454910 (10/11/2021) --- A crewmember inspects the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit. Edible...

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NASA image: iss066e114140
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Jan 12, 2022

iss066e114140

iss066e114140 (Jan. 12, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: iss065e454854
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Oct 11, 2021

iss065e454854

iss065e454854 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 1, 1996

Microgravity

Polydiacetylenes are a unique class of highly conjugated organic polymers that are of interest for both electronic...

MSFC
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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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