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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-20140512-PH-PR_20haulover
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Jan 1, 2013

KSC-20140512-PH-PR_20haulover

View of the Indian River Bridge

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Jun 30, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-44847 (30 June 2006) --- Ship traffic on the Suez Canal, Egypt is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Earth view,Egypt
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May 20, 2008

Skylab 3,Earth view,Egypt

SL3-122-2620 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of the Nile Delta, Egypt and Suez Canal. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2865
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator rests on the bank of a canal....

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NASA image: iss047e115879
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May 13, 2016

iss047e115879

ISS047e115879 (05/13/2016) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams captured this image of the ancient Potidea canal in...

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NASA image: The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan

iss073e0423962 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3159
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An alligator looks warily at the photographer who's spotted the familiar head in a drainage...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3161
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator from a nearby drainage canal stares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2866
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2866

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator rests on the bank of a canal....

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NASA image: Hangzhou, China—home to approximately 13 million people
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Jul 3, 2025

Hangzhou, China—home to approximately 13 million people

iss073e0420079 (July 3, 2025) --- Hangzhou, China—home to approximately 13 million people and the southern end of...

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NASA image: Salton Sea, California
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Sep 23, 2015

Salton Sea, California

The Salton Sea in south California was created in 1905 when spring flooding on the Colorado River breached a canal....

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NASA image: Venice, Italy
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Sep 24, 2002

Venice, Italy

Four hundred bridges cross the labyrinth of canals that form the 120 islands of Venice, situated in a saltwater...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Earth view,Middle East
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May 20, 2008

Skylab 3,Earth view,Middle East

SL3-115-1917 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of the United Arab Republic (UAR), Nile Delta, Cairo,...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance

S64-14849 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s balance mechanism (semi-circular-canals) is tested by running...

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NASA image: iss070e034694
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Nov 30, 2023

iss070e034694

iss070e034694 (Nov. 30, 2023) --- The Suez Gulf (right) and the southern portion of the Suez Canal are pictured from...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0476
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Mar 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, an alligator stays close to its young, at right....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0477
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Mar 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, young alligators stay close to their nest. Nearly...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0478
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Mar 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, the adult alligator moves into the midst of the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0997
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Jun 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This alligator is on the move next to a canal at the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0996
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Jun 5, 2006

KSC-06pd0996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This alligator is on the move next to a canal at the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Site Construction - MSC
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Jan 1, 1963

Site Construction - MSC

S63-01074 (1963) --- A black and white aerial view of Site 1, the Manned Spacecraft Center, in 1963 during early...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1250
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Jun 4, 2004

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

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Oct 2, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-045018 (2 Oct. 2009) --- Great Bitter Lake, Egypt is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Earth view over Egypt and the Nile River taken during STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

Earth view over Egypt and the Nile River taken during STS-121

STS121-334-026 (4-17 July 2006) --- This photo, featuring an easterly view of the Nile River, the Nile River Delta,...

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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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