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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: KSC-08pd4135
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Feb 2, 2001

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HOUSTON, Texas -- JSC2002-00859: Astronaut John L. Phillips, mission specialist, on mission STS-119.

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NASA image: Oblique view of Houston, Texas as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Oblique view of Houston, Texas as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3463 (9 March 1969) --- Oblique view of the Houston, Texas area as photographed from the Apollo 9 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Group Shot - Nucleus - 1960 Flight Operations Division - Houston, TX
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Jul 8, 1964

Group Shot - Nucleus - 1960 Flight Operations Division - Houston, TX

Group shot of the nucleus of the 1960 Flight Operations Division for the Mercury Program. Image taken at the Houston...

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NASA image: Frank Rubio
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May 11, 2022

Frank Rubio

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio smiles during a spacewalk robotics training on May 11, 2022 in Building 9 of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4133
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Mar 19, 2007

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HOUSTON, Texas -- JSC2007-E-19404: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1417
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Jan 6, 2014

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HOUSTON – Engineers for Boeing Space Exploration demonstrate that the CST-100 software allows a human pilot to take...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3686
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Sep 12, 2013

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HOUSTON – A simulator of The Boeing Company's CST-100 spacecraft stands ready to begin evaluations of potential...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1421
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Jan 6, 2014

KSC-2014-1421

HOUSTON – Engineers for Boeing Space Exploration demonstrate that the CST-100 software allows a human pilot to take...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3688
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Sep 12, 2013

KSC-2013-3688

HOUSTON – Engineers and managers work inside a simulator of The Boeing Company's CST-100 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3687
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Sep 12, 2013

KSC-2013-3687

HOUSTON – Engineers and managers work inside a simulator of The Boeing Company's CST-100 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Candidate Raja Chari
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Jul 12, 2019

Portrait - Astronaut Candidate Raja Chari

NASA astronaut candidate Raja Chari poses for a portrait, Friday, July 12, 2019 at Ellington Field in Houston,...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Candidate Raja Chari
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Jul 12, 2019

Portrait - Astronaut Candidate Raja Chari

NASA astronaut candidate Raja Chari poses for a portrait, Friday, July 12, 2019 at Ellington Field in Houston,...

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NASA image: STS_135_NLB
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Mar 22, 2011

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NASA astronaut Rex Walheim is lowered into the water to train for spacewalk in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL)...

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NASA image: STS_135_NLB
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Mar 22, 2011

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NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus waves as she is lowered into the water to train for spacewalk in the Neutral Buoyancy...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the future site of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Tx
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Jan 1, 1962

Aerial view of the future site of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Tx

S62-08046 (1961) --- Aerial view of the future site of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas. NOTE: The...

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NASA image: 2001 Houston Rodeo Trailride from Building 1 to the Gilruth Center
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Feb 6, 2001

2001 Houston Rodeo Trailride from Building 1 to the Gilruth Center

2001 Houston Rodeo Trailride from Building 1 to the Gilruth Center. View of Astronaut Koichi Wakata (waving), and...

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NASA image: EXP 19/20 Space Center Houston Special Event
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Nov 5, 2009

EXP 19/20 Space Center Houston Special Event

Date: 11-5-09 Location: Space Center Houston - Theater Subject: Expedition Special Event featuring EXP 19/20 Flight...

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NASA image: Overall view of Mission Control Center, Houston, Tx during Gemini 5
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Aug 21, 1965

Overall view of Mission Control Center, Houston, Tx during Gemini 5

S65-45280 (21-29 Aug. 1965) --- Overall view of the Mission Control Center (MCC), Houston, Texas, during the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002116 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Pilot Mike Fincke waves to officials at...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002115 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002117 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman waves to officials at...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002114 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov waves to...

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NASA image: Color Infrared view of Houston, TX, USA
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Sep 18, 1991

Color Infrared view of Houston, TX, USA

This color infrared view of Houston (29.5N, 95.0W) was taken with a dual camera mount. Compare this scene with...

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NASA image: Houston and Texas City as seen from ISS
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Mar 30, 2001

Houston and Texas City as seen from ISS

ISS01-E-5078 (December 2000) --- A northwesterly-looking view from over the Gulf of Mexico reveals much of Galveston...

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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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