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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: KSC-08pd4125
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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A yellowleg sandpiper wades in the shallow water of a pond in the Merritt island National...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4124
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A male Anhinga perches in a shrub in the Merritt island National Wildlife Refuge, which...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4121
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a pied-billed Grebe swims on a pond in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4123
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A roseate spoonbill is feeding on a pond in the Merritt island National Wildlife Refuge,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4127
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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great egret preens its feathers while standing in the shallow water of a pond in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4126
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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A snowy egret stands in the shallow water of a pond in the Merritt island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: Layers of Cabo Frio in Victoria Crater Stereo
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Oct 6, 2006

Layers of Cabo Frio in Victoria Crater Stereo

This anaglyph from from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is of Victoria crater is looking southeast from Duck...

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NASA image: Lyell Panorama inside Victoria Crater Stereo
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Jan 24, 2008

Lyell Panorama inside Victoria Crater Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity examined rocks inside an alcove called Duck Bay in the western portion of...

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NASA image: Layers of Cape Verde in Victoria Crater Stereo
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Oct 6, 2006

Layers of Cape Verde in Victoria Crater Stereo

This anaglyph from from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is of Victoria crater, looking north from Duck Bay...

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NASA image: Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz #6:<br .>Lagoa dos Patos
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Feb 13, 2002

Where on Earth...? MISR Mystery Image Quiz #6:<br .>Lagoa dos Patos

The Lagoa dos Patos, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, translates to the Duck Lagoon. This image from...

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NASA image: Lyell Panorama inside Victoria Crater
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Jan 24, 2008

Lyell Panorama inside Victoria Crater

During four months prior to the fourth anniversary of its landing on Mars, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity...

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NASA image: KSC-99wl08
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Jan 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pintail duck is poised for landing, joining other ducks and coots on the waters of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8381
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several Florida chicken turtles line up to sun themselves atop a concrete structure at Black...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8382
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Perched on a section of pipe, this snowy egret keeps a wary eye on the photographer on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8380
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A glossy ibis searches for food beneath the algae-covered surface of a pond at Black Point...

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

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

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NASA image: Opportunity Wheel Tracks at Victoria Crater
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May 3, 2010

Opportunity Wheel Tracks at Victoria Crater

This image shows NASA Opportunity climb out of Victoria crater. It is the first frame of a movie that spans three...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Framed by wildflowers, a black-bellied whistling duck takes flight near a marsh at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Two black-bellied whistling ducks wade in a marsh at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 19, 2023....

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Framed by wildflowers, a black-bellied whistling duck takes flight near a marsh at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Two black-bellied whistling ducks wade in a marsh at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 19, 2023....

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NASA image: KSC-99wl10
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Jan 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Ducks take flight across the marshes of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge at...

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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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