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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: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: STS-56 Earth observation of the northeastern Nile Delta
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Earth observation of the northeastern Nile Delta

STS-56 Earth observation of the northeastern Nile Delta was photographed from the Earth-orbiting Discovery, Orbiter...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: Suez Canal, Gulf of Suez, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, as seen from the Apollo 7
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Oct 12, 1968

Suez Canal, Gulf of Suez, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, as seen from the Apollo 7

Suez Canal, Gulf of Suez, Sinai Peninsula, United Arab Republic (Egypt), Mediterranean Sea, as seen from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand
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Apr 2, 1992

Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand

The Bight of Bangkok and the city of Bangkok, Thailand are visible in this west looking view. The city of Bangkok,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator is spotted sunning on the muddy bank of a canal in KSC. Nearly 5,000 alligators can be found in canals, ponds, and waterways throughout the Center and the surrounding Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. American alligators feed and rest in the water, and lay their eggs in dens they dig into the banks. The young alligators spend their first several weeks in these dens. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals, 117 fishes, and 65 amphibians and reptiles.
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Jan 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator is spotted sunning on the muddy bank of a canal in KSC. Nearly 5,000 alligators can be found in canals, ponds, and waterways throughout the Center and the surrounding Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. American alligators feed and rest in the water, and lay their eggs in dens they dig into the banks. The young alligators spend their first several weeks in these dens. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals, 117 fishes, and 65 amphibians and reptiles.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator is spotted sunning on the muddy bank of a canal in KSC. Nearly 5,000...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator is spotted sunning on the muddy bank of a canal in KSC. Nearly 5,000 alligators can be found in canals, ponds, and waterways throughout the Center and the surrounding Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. American alligators feed and rest in the water, and lay their eggs in dens they dig into the banks. The young alligators spend their first several weeks in these dens. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals, 117 fishes, and 65 amphibians and reptiles.
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Jan 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator is spotted sunning on the muddy bank of a canal in KSC. Nearly 5,000 alligators can be found in canals, ponds, and waterways throughout the Center and the surrounding Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. American alligators feed and rest in the water, and lay their eggs in dens they dig into the banks. The young alligators spend their first several weeks in these dens. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals, 117 fishes, and 65 amphibians and reptiles.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator is spotted sunning on the muddy bank of a canal in KSC. Nearly 5,000...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Space Center Video - Lock System Project
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Dec 8, 2022

NASA Stennis Space Center Video - Lock System Project

Cutline: NASA’s Stennis Space Center has begun a months-long project to upgrade the waterway lock system that...

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NASA image: Nile River Delta, Egypt
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Oct 13, 1984

Nile River Delta, Egypt

The Nile River Delta of Egypt (30.0N, 31.0E) irrigated by the Nile River and its many distributaries, is some of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 31, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-024949 (31 Jan. 2009) --- The All-American Canal, the largest irrigation canal in the world and a key...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-712-091 (7-20 February 2001) --- The forested area of the Panama Canal Zone can be seen near the center of...

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NASA image: Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA

Site of the original Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts (42.0N, 70.5), This detailed photo is rich in early American...

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NASA image: Corinth Canal, Greece
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Sep 15, 2006

Corinth Canal, Greece

The Isthmus of Corinth has played a very important role in the history of Greece. It is the only land bridge between...

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_22haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_22haulover

View of the Indian River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_16haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_16haulover

View of the Banana River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_25haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_25haulover

View of the Indian River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_19haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_19haulover

View of the Banana River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_17haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_17haulover

View of the Banana River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_24haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_24haulover

View of the Indian River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_14haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_14haulover

View of the Banana River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_23haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_23haulover

View of the Indian River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_15haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_15haulover

View of the Banana River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_21haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_21haulover

View of the Indian River Bridge

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NASA image: KSC-20140512-PH-PR_18haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_18haulover

View of the Banana River Bridge

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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.
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