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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: 2010-5322
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Jul 23, 2010

2010-5322

KSC WILDLIFE - TURTLE-DRAGONFLY-SPIDERS-BIRDS SHOT DURING JULY & AUGUST 2010

KSC
NASA image: JOHNSON, L. - DEDICATION (CEREMONIES) - JSC
Image
Sep 5, 1973

JOHNSON, L. - DEDICATION (CEREMONIES) - JSC

Lady Bird Johnson and family with NASA officials during formal dedication ceremonies at JSC. ( S73-33657 ); JSC,...

JSC
NASA image: 2010-5319
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Jul 23, 2010

2010-5319

KSC WILDLIFE - TURTLE-DRAGONFLY-SPIDERS-BIRDS SHOT DURING JULY & AUGUST 2010

KSC
NASA image: Bird Eye View of the Land of Lakes
Image
Oct 23, 2013

Bird Eye View of the Land of Lakes

The vast hydrocarbon seas and lakes dark shapes near the north pole of Saturn moon Titan sprawl out beneath the...

JPL
NASA image: A Human Bird Eye View of Mars
Image
Sep 8, 2016

A Human Bird Eye View of Mars

There have been several proposals to send people to Mars but not land them on the surface. Instead, they would...

JPL
NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff
Image
Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, rises above Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A after liftoff...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1957-A74-2170
Image
Jan 1, 1957

ARC-1957-A74-2170

Pilot George Cooper on flightline after test flight holding a dead bird (duck / goose) apparently brought down by...

ARC
NASA image: Discovery arrival at KSC before demate from shuttle ferry
Image
Nov 9, 1983

Discovery arrival at KSC before demate from shuttle ferry

NASA's newest bird, the space shuttle orbiter Discovery, is perched on the 747/shuttle carrier aircraft awaiting...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2000-89-HC-628
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Apr 26, 2000

ARC-2000-89-HC-628

'Belly of the Bird' an etching by Deborah E. Deschner. Tiles underlining the Shuttle Columbia show the subtle...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1249
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Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1249

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Herons, a roseate spoonbill and other species of water birds gather in a canal near...

KSC
NASA image: iss059e102911
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Jun 13, 2019

iss059e102911

iss059e102911 (6/13/2019 --- Photo documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the JEM Small...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0169
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Jan 26, 2007

KSC-07pd0169

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near the Kennedy Space Center News Center, in the Launch Complex 39 area, a male...

KSC
NASA image: JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11) micro-satellite deployment mission
Image
Jun 17, 2019

JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11) micro-satellite deployment mission

iss059e104298 (6/17/2019) --- Photo documentation taken of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11)...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1248
Image
Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1248

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs trailing behind is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0868
Image
Apr 11, 2007

KSC-07pd0868

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Possibly a willet or a sandpiper in winter plumage, this bird nearly blends into the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2101
Image
Jul 22, 2008

KSC-08pd2101

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the brush near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center a mockingbird protects its...

KSC
NASA image: JOHNSON, L. - DEDICATION (CEREMONIES) - JSC
Image
Sep 5, 1973

JOHNSON, L. - DEDICATION (CEREMONIES) - JSC

S73-33655 (1973) --- Left to right, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, Charles Robb, Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson, Texas...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5937
Image
Dec 22, 2010

KSC-2010-5937

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On a brisk morning at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, birds flock to warmer water in the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0056
Image
Jan 22, 1981

KSC-81pc-0056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - It's not always birds of a feather which flock together. Here, a flock of white...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6251
Image
Nov 15, 2012

KSC-2012-6251

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Roseate spoonbills and other birds gather near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0550
Image
Apr 7, 2002

KSC-02pd0550

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Roseate Spoonbill takes flight. The colorful birds are seen often throughout KSC and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1020
Image
Jan 5, 2011

KSC-2011-1020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A snowy egret wades through brackish water just north of the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2102
Image
Jul 22, 2008

KSC-08pd2102

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the brush near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center a young hawk perches in a...

KSC
NASA image: JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11) micro-satellite deployment mission
Image
Jun 17, 2019

JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11) micro-satellite deployment mission

iss059e104771 (6/17/2019) --- Photo documentation taken of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11)...

JSC
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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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