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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: 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: 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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NASA image: NASA/UH signing of memorandum of understanding
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Oct 2, 1996

NASA/UH signing of memorandum of understanding

NASA/University of Houston (UH) signing of memorandum of understanding. Johnson Space Center (JSC) Director George...

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NASA image: "Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing"
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Jul 18, 2009

"Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing"

"Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing" at University of Houston - Clear Lake

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NASA image: DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX
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Oct 8, 2009

DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX

View taken during dedication of University of Houston, Clear Lake campus.Image is of plaque commemorating the...

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NASA image: Vacuum Chamber Documentation for U of H Collection
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Jun 16, 2006

Vacuum Chamber Documentation for U of H Collection

Documentation for the University of Houston (UH) Clear Lake collection of their library books after the Vacuum...

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility Modal Survey Test in Vibration Acoustic Test Facility
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Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility Modal Survey Test in Vibration Acoustic Test Facility

Astronaut Ronald M. Sega stands beside the University of Houston's Wake Shield Facility before it undergoes a Modal...

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NASA image: s67-19620
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Mar 20, 2015

s67-19620

S67-19620 (12 Sept. 1962) --- On Sept. 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivers a speech announcing his goals...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

The Swarmathon team from the University of Houston Clearlake and San Jacinto College received the Mission to Mars...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 10, 2000

Microgravity

Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center works with industry and government laboratories to develop advanced thin film materials...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 10, 2000

Microgravity

Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center works with industry and government laboratories to develop advanced thin film materials...

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NASA image: iss064m260981414_Expedition_64_Inflight_with_Rice_Space_Institute_210408
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Apr 8, 2021

iss064m260981414_Expedition_64_Inflight_with_Rice_Space_Institute_210408

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH RICE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: jsc2024e013586
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Feb 15, 2024

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jsc2024e013586 (Feb. 15, 2024) NASA and the Texas A&M University System sign an agreement for a 240-acre Exploration...

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NASA image: jsc2024e013569
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Feb 15, 2024

jsc2024e013569

jsc2024e013569 (Feb. 15, 2024) NASA and the Texas A&M University System sign an agreement for a 240-acre Exploration...

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NASA image: jsc2024e013570
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Feb 15, 2024

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jsc2024e013573 (Feb. 15, 2024) NASA and the Texas A&M University System sign an agreement for a 240-acre Exploration...

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NASA image: jsc2024e013573
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Feb 15, 2024

jsc2024e013573

jsc2024e013573 (Feb. 15, 2024) NASA and the Texas A&M University System sign an agreement for a 240-acre Exploration...

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NASA image: jsc2025m000017_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Nichole_Ayers_Crew10_Pilot-1080p
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Mar 17, 2025

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NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers is the pilot of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission. This will be the first spaceflight for...

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NASA image: SFXTI
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May 12, 2025

SFXTI

jsc2025e044726 (5/12/2025) --- Solar Flare X-Ray Timing Instrument (SFXTI) integrated on Space Test Program –...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016255
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Feb 6, 2024

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jsc2024e016255 (2/6/2024) --- Justin Murphy is an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student (graduated May 2023)...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse
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Oct 21, 2021

NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse

Using a mix of 3D-printed plastic and metal parts, a full-scale replica of NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: Astronauts Conrad and Gordon - Experiment Discussion - Post-Flight Briefing
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Sep 23, 1966

Astronauts Conrad and Gordon - Experiment Discussion - Post-Flight Briefing

S66-45615 (23 Sept. 1966) --- Discussing the S-13, Ultraviolet Astronomical Camera Experiment, during the postflight...

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NASA image: IMG_4293
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Dec 8, 2017

IMG_4293

The BARREL team prepares to release the second scientific balloon in its Sweden campaign on Aug. 13, 2015. In...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0903
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Dec 3, 2007

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas --- STS125-S-001 (December 2007) -- This STS-125 crew patch shows HST along...

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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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