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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.

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach throws out the first pitch at a local baseball game at Manatees Stadium.  KSC employees were hosted by the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida.   Before the game, attendees offered a moment of silence to honor the STS-107 crew and two recovery workers who died in a helicopter crash.
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May 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach throws out the first pitch at a local baseball game at Manatees Stadium. KSC employees were hosted by the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida. Before the game, attendees offered a moment of silence to honor the STS-107 crew and two recovery workers who died in a helicopter crash.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach throws out the first pitch at a local baseball...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0683
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spectators and photographers gather around the adult manatee Sea World workers are...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0683
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spectators and photographers gather around the adult manatee Sea World workers are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1299
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Jun 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the mouth of Banana Creek on Kennedy Space Center, a manatee rests in the shallows....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1301
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Jun 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the mouth of Banana Creek on Kennedy Space Center, a baby manatee seems to be...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1074
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two manatees surface in the Haulover Canal near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Manatees...

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Jan 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees gather in the Banana Creek inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Manatees live...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1076
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seemingly asleep, a manatee floats in the Haulover Canal near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Jun 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the mouth of Banana Creek on Kennedy Space Center, a baby manatee (foreground) is...

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Jan 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees gather in the shallows of Banana Creek inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0119
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Jan 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees gather in the shallows of Banana Creek inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center....

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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking more like an alien life form than a mammal, a manatee floats on its back in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1302
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Jun 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking more like an alien than a mammal, an adult manatee (left) nuzzles its baby...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0120
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Jan 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees gather in the Banana Creek inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Manatees live...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc364
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Feb 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees in the Banana Creek

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Feb 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees in the Banana Creek

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Feb 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees in the Banana Creek

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Feb 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees in the Banana Creek

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NASA image: KSC-97pc362
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Feb 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Manatees in the Banana Creek

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NASA image: KSC01pp0684
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World workers wade into the Banana River while they steady the hoist and sling...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0680
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World workers wade into the Banana River carrying a young manatee they are...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0685
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World workers coax a manatee into the Banana River after the hoist and sling it...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0679
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After removing a young manatee from the van that brought it from Sea World, Orlando,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0685
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World workers coax a manatee into the Banana River after the hoist and sling it...

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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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