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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-2009-3679
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Jun 2, 2009

KSC-2009-3679

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Taking a mid-day stroll, an alligator crosses the Saturn Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1960
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad track borders a creek that often serves as a popular gathering place for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2491
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Florida redbelly turtle heads from shore into the water in NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1961
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a manatee in the foreground comes up...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1962
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1962

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee's nose breaks the surface of the water in a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2489
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An alligator patrols the water in NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A protected...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1965
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1965

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee raises its eyes and nose above the waterline in a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1963
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1963

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several alligators float at the surface of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2488
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs trailing behind is a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1957
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alligators gather in the shallow water of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1967
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1967

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A parent and a baby manatee come up for air beneath the branches of a mangrove in a creek at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3680
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Jun 2, 2009

KSC-2009-3680

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Taking a mid-day stroll, an alligator heads for the woods after crossing the Saturn Causeway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1959
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1959

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alligators gather in the shallow water of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

S129-E-007227 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik (near the Columbus laboratory), STS-129 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS3 Foreman during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS3 Foreman during EVA2

S129-E-007789 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

S129-E-007756 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik (near the Columbus laboratory), STS-129 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation
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Apr 8, 2022

OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed onto the Ground...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Gators
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Dec 5, 2016

Nature Photography - Gators

A large alligator basks in the intercoastal waterway near the NASA Causeway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Gators
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Dec 5, 2016

Nature Photography - Gators

Two large alligators sun themselves on the sand near the NASA Causeway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3863
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Dec 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Alligators bask in the warm sun on the banks of the Launch Complex 39 turn basin at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1035
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Jan 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A gator slinks through tall grass just north of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1025
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Jan 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Two gators sunbathe just north of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0772
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Young alligators share grassy space beside a body of water on KSC. The Center shares a...

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NASA image: OCI is Prepared for Metrology
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Nov 2, 2022

OCI is Prepared for Metrology

Thermal blanket technicians, Aldine Joseph-pierre and Paula Cain, adjust blankets on the Ocean Color Instrument...

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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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