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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: Turtle Power!
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Jan 24, 2013

Turtle Power!

Turtle Power!

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NASA image: Florida snapping turtle
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Oct 22, 2007

Florida snapping turtle

A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Found...

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NASA image: Florida snapping turtle
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Oct 22, 2007

Florida snapping turtle

A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Found...

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NASA image: Florida snapping turtle
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Oct 22, 2007

Florida snapping turtle

A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Found...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Turtles
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Turtles

A turtle moves through a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with the...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Turtles
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Turtles

A turtle moves through a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with the...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at LLF
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at LLF

Staff with NASA and partner agencies help to unpack the containers of Kemp’s ridley and other sea turtles from the...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at LLF
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at LLF

Staff with NASA and partner agencies help to unpack the containers of Kemp’s ridley and other sea turtles from the...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at LLF
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at LLF

Staff with NASA and partner agencies help to unpack the containers of Kemp’s ridley and other sea turtles from the...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

Staff with NASA, the National Park Service, Herndon Solutions Group, the center’s environmental services contractor,...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle swims in the surf after it is released into the Atlantic Ocean at the Canaveral National...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

Staff with NASA, the National Park Service, Herndon Solutions Group, the center’s environmental services contractor,...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

A National Park Service staff member prepares to release a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle into the Atlantic Ocean at the...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

A biologist with Herndon Solutions Group, the center’s environmental services contractor, prepares to release Kemp’s...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

A National Park Service staff member releases a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle into the Atlantic Ocean at the Canaveral...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

Staff with NASA, the National Park Service, Herndon Solutions Group, the center’s environmental services contractor,...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

A biologist with Herndon Solutions Group, the center’s environmental services contractor, releases a Kemp’s ridley...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Released at Playalinda Beach, Florida

Staff with NASA, the National Park Service, Herndon Solutions Group, the center’s environmental services contractor,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1100
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A few of the green sea turtles are seen inside the headquarters building of the Merritt...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1099
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission worker moves a green sea turtle inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1096
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Friday, this sea turtle affected by the cold temperatures in Florida was among those taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1097
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission workers evaluate a green sea turtle at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1098
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Jan 8, 2010

KSC-2010-1098

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission workers move a green sea turtle into the...

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NASA image: Rescued Sea Turtles Arrival at LLF, Release at Playalinda Beach, Florida
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Feb 26, 2021

Rescued Sea Turtles Arrival at LLF, Release at Playalinda Beach, Florida

A PC12 aircraft carrying Kemp’s ridley and other sea turtles arrives at the Launch and Landing Facility, managed by...

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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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