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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.

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e050835 (7/26/2024) --- Members of the STEMonstrations team at the flight configuration hardware check for...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e050834 (7/26/2024) --- Screaming Balloon hex nuts, pennies and balloons in their individual ziplock stowage...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Thermal Energy Transfer
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Apr 22, 2024

STEMonstrations: Thermal Energy Transfer

Maintaining a comfortable temperature through thermal energy transfer plays a large role in sustaining life, both...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Momentum and Impulse
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May 6, 2024

STEMonstrations: Momentum and Impulse

Did you know momentum plays a part in how astronauts appear weightless on the International Space Station? In this...

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NASA image: STEMonstration: Earth Observations
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May 13, 2021

STEMonstration: Earth Observations

Watch NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik as he discusses one of the best parts of an astronaut’s time aboard the...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process
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Jul 7, 2022

STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process

NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn and Matthias Maurer discuss how engineers use the nine steps of the engineering design...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: 3D Printing
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Mar 20, 2024

STEMonstrations: 3D Printing

jsc2024e041790 (3/20/2024) --- Developed through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement Next Gen STEM Project,...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Centripetal Force
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Feb 9, 2022

STEMonstrations: Centripetal Force

NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough discusses centripetal force and its connection to keeping the International Space...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Moment of Inertia
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Nov 19, 2021

STEMonstrations: Moment of Inertia

NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough discuss moment of inertia and its effects on rotating objects....

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Properties of Water
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May 10, 2023

STEMonstrations: Properties of Water

Ever wonder what it is about water that makes it so important for life? In this STEMonstration, NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Area and Volume
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Apr 14, 2022

STEMonstrations: Area and Volume

Astronauts Megan McArthur and Aki Hoshide discuss how engineers designed the U.S. Destiny module so that every cubic...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Angular Momentum
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Jan 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Angular Momentum

How does the International Space Station continuously orbit Earth at a speed of 17,500 miles per hour? What would...

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NASA image: STEMonstration: Five Senses
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Sep 30, 2021

STEMonstration: Five Senses

NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough talks about the five senses – sight, taste, smell, hearing and touch from aboard the...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Vestibular System
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Feb 18, 2022

STEMonstrations: Vestibular System

NASA Astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Shane Kimbrough demonstrate the effects of the weightless-simulated environment...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Moon Phases
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Sep 21, 2020

STEMonstrations: Moon Phases

If you have looked into the night sky, you may have noticed the Moon appears to change shape each night. The...

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NASA image: STEM on Station Social Promo
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Aug 24, 2023

STEM on Station Social Promo

STEMonstrations are STEM demonstrations performed and explained by astronauts living and working on the...

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Apr 11, 2018

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iss055e018690 (April 11, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Scott Tingle prepares video equipment for a series of education...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Photosynthesis
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Aug 30, 2023

STEMonstrations: Photosynthesis

Did you know astronauts are studying the effects of microgravity on plant growth? In this STEMonstration, astronaut...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Friction
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Sep 25, 2024

STEMonstrations: Friction

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? In the latest STEMonstration episode, learn about shooting stars and...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Digestion
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Aug 7, 2025

STEMonstrations: Digestion

Join ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station as...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Gyroscopic Stabilization
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Sep 30, 2025

STEMonstrations: Gyroscopic Stabilization

From space telescopes aimed at distant cosmic objects to the International Space Station orienting its solar panels...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Communication
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Oct 23, 2023

STEMonstrations: Communication

Do you ever wonder how astronauts in space communicate with people on Earth? In the latest STEMonstration episode,...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Physical and Chemical Changes
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Dec 12, 2023

STEMonstrations: Physical and Chemical Changes

Do you know the difference between a physical and a chemical change? In this STEMonstration astronaut Sultan...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Cell Organelles
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Aug 7, 2024

STEMonstrations: Cell Organelles

The International Space Station is a unique, orbiting laboratory with many parts. In the latest STEMonstration,...

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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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