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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: Portrait - Retired NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz
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Jul 11, 2019

Portrait - Retired NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz

Retired NASA Flight Director and manager Gene Kranz poses for a portrait next to the Apollo 17 Command Module,...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Space Station Crew Talks with KHOU-TV Houston and Houston Chronicle - Dec. 4, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023

Expedition 70 Space Station Crew Talks with KHOU-TV Houston and Houston Chronicle - Dec. 4, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli and Lora O’Hara of NASA and...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule Lands in Houston
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule Lands in Houston

After a seven-year journey to asteroid Bennu and back, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule landed in the Utah...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns to Houston - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns to Houston - Wednesday, December 17, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returned to Earth on Tuesday, December 9, concluding an eight-month science mission aboard...

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NASA image: SKYLINE - HOUSTON - TX
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Oct 25, 1962

SKYLINE - HOUSTON - TX

Houston's skyline as seen from the Gulf Freeway Looking Northwest. HOUSTON, TX

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Space Station Astronaut Raja Chari Talks with Houston Chronicle - Feb. 14, 2022
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Feb 14, 2022

Expedition 66 Space Station Astronaut Raja Chari Talks with Houston Chronicle - Feb. 14, 2022

ISS Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari of NASA discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an...

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NASA image: The Houston-Galveston area in Texas
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Jan 23, 2025

The Houston-Galveston area in Texas

iss072e520778 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The Houston-Galveston area with Trinity Bay, Galveston Bay, and Lake Livingston in...

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NASA image: HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC
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Jul 4, 1962

HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC

S62-03725 (4 July 1962) --- Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., wearing a new cowboy hat and a badge in the shape...

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NASA image: -PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO HOUSTON
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Oct 11, 1963

-PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO HOUSTON

President John F. Kennedy is photographed with others during a visit to MSFC in Houston.

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NASA image: DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX
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Jan 1, 1976

DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX

Twenty (20) views of NASA/JSC officials and University officials participating in dedication of University of...

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NASA image: Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA
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Oct 7, 1985

Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

Long regarded as one of the best photo of Houston, Texas (29.5N, 95.0W), this view from space shows the entire...

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NASA image: Aerosols over Houston and Galveston Bay
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Jan 29, 2003

Aerosols over Houston and Galveston Bay

These views from NASA Terra spacecraft portray Houston and Galveston Bay on September 12, 2002, and display data...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Houston, Texas
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Houston, Texas

This image of Houston, Texas, shows the amount of detail that is possible to obtain using spaceborne radar imaging....

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NASA image: Expedition 71 Space Station Crew Talks With KTRK-TV Houston-Texas – Wednesday, July, 31, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024

Expedition 71 Space Station Crew Talks With KTRK-TV Houston-Texas – Wednesday, July, 31, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt and Tracy Dyson of NASA discussed...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb Telescope "chilling out" in Houston for the summer
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Telescope "chilling out" in Houston for the summer

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was placed in Johnson Space Center’s historic Chamber A on June 20, 2017, to...

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NASA image: PARADE - HOUSTON WELCOME - TX
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Jul 4, 1962

PARADE - HOUSTON WELCOME - TX

S62-03707 (1962) --- Astronaut Walter Schirra riding in back of a car during a welcome parade in Houston, Texas....

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NASA image: Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA
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Sep 18, 1991

Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA

In this view of Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA (29.5N, 95.5W), heavy spring rains emphasize the several bodies of...

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NASA image: Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA
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May 6, 1991

Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA

STS039-151-175 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Large format (five-inch) frame of part of the greater Houston metropolitan...

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NASA image: Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA
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May 6, 1991

Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA

STS039-85-036 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- An orbital pass took the Space Shuttle Discovery over the Houston area,...

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NASA image: PARADE - APOLLO 11 - HOUSTON, TX
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Oct 8, 2009

PARADE - APOLLO 11 - HOUSTON, TX

Apollo 11 parade downtown Houston, TX, 08/16/1969.

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NASA image: HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC - TX
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Jul 4, 1962

HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC - TX

S62-03709 (4 July 1962) --- The original seven Mercury astronauts, each wearing new cowboy hats and a badge in the...

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NASA image: Fireworks in the Astrodome during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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Mar 17, 1997

Fireworks in the Astrodome during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Overall view of the Houston Astrodome during a fireworks display at the 1997 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The...

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NASA image: DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX
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Oct 1, 2009

DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX

View of NASA/JSC officials and University officials participating in dedication of University of Houston, Clear Lake...

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NASA image: DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX
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Oct 1, 2009

DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX

View of of NASA/JSC officials and University officials participating in dedication of University of Houston, Clear...

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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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