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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-2012-6251
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Nov 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Roseate spoonbills and other birds gather near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7193
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Sep 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bird perches atop a wood-carved owl on a dock...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7187
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Sep 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, several birds, including some seagulls, sit on a...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

An inquisitive sandhill crane approaches the photographer near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Oct 27, 2020

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A turtle makes it way along the roadway at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Florida on Oct. 27, 2020....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6254
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Nov 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Roseate spoonbill feeds in an area near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3160
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A water lily stretches above the water in a canal on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6252
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Nov 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Roseate spoonbills and other birds gather near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Bear Lake and Great Salt Lake
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Oct 7, 2025

Bear Lake and Great Salt Lake

iss073e0865636 (Oct. 7, 2025) --- Bear Lake (left) is a freshwater lake spanning Idaho and Utah, and is smaller and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8343
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A mud hen wades in the shallows of the water's edge at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Roseate spoonbills and other birds leave an area near the Central Instrumentation Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8342
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An anhinga stretches its wings out to dry, taking advantage of the Florida sun at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6256
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Nov 15, 2012

KSC-2012-6256

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Roseate spoonbills feed in an area near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

A sandhill crane explores a paved parking area near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7195
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Sep 21, 2011

KSC-2011-7195

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several colorful birds fly above the intercoastal waterway along NASA Causeway at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8340
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a little blue heron wades in the shallows at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7190
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Sep 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a seagull flexes his wings while sitting on a dock...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens
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Aug 22, 2025

Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens

iss073e0513927 (Aug. 22, 2025) --- Shanghai, China's most populous city with over 24 million citizens and sitting on...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-009
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Jan 26, 2010

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Director's Colloquium; Dr Jonathan Trent, Physical Scientist with NASA Ames Bioengineering Branch presents 'OMEGA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8334
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Male and female northern shovelers swim in a pond at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8331
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Male and female blue-wing teals walk along the water's edge at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6255
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Nov 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Roseate spoonbill and another bird stand in an area near the Central Instrumentation...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6253
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Nov 15, 2012

KSC-2012-6253

Roseate spoonbills and other birds gather near the Central Instrumentation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1026
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Jan 5, 2011

KSC-2011-1026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Anhinga perches in a shrub in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which borders...

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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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