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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-00pp0095
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Jan 20, 2000

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In this lunar eclipse viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 11:55 p.m., the full moon takes on a dark red color...

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NASA image: Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 9, 2003

Lunar Eclipse

In this lunar eclipse viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., the full moon takes on a dark red color because it is being...

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NASA image: Astronaut McDivitt - Blood Pressure Check - Preflight Examination - Merritt Island, FL
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Jun 1, 1965

Astronaut McDivitt - Blood Pressure Check - Preflight Examination - Merritt Island, FL

S65-19524 (1 June 1965) --- Dr. Charles A. Berry, chief of Center Medical Programs, MSC, Houston, Texas, prepares to...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife - Birds
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Sep 25, 2019

Creative Photography - Wildlife - Birds

A young Great Blue Heron balances perfectly on the branch of a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: COMMUNICATIONS TEST (MERRITT ISLAND LAUNCH AREA [MILA]) -  ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - FL
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Jan 1, 1965

COMMUNICATIONS TEST (MERRITT ISLAND LAUNCH AREA [MILA]) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - FL

S65-13244 (6 Jan. 1965) --- The Gemini-Titan 3 prime crew, astronauts Virgil I. Grissom (left) and John W. Young,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0094
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Jan 20, 2000

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Viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 11:25 p.m. EST, the full moon, traveling west to east, is nearly completely in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0091
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Jan 20, 2000

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Traveling west to east, the full moon, viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:18 p.m. EST, begins moving into the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0092
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Jan 20, 2000

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Traveling west to east, the full moon, viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:35 p.m. EST, moves into the Earth's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0093
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0093

Viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:59 p.m. EST, the full moon, traveling west to east, is three-quarters of the...

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NASA image: Earth Day at KSC
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Apr 2, 2024

Earth Day at KSC

As part of NASA’s NextGen STEM project, the agency hosted an environmentally focused Earth Day briefing on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: 2010-2647
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2645
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2646
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2649
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2642
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2643
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2648
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Apr 5, 2010

2010-2648

NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: 2010-2641
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Apr 5, 2010

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NEW NASA-FPL SOLAR FIELD DEDICATION - NORTH MERRITT ISLAND

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NASA image: KSC-64c-5536
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Nov 9, 1964

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aerial view of Launcher Umbilical Towers, Merritt Island Launch Area (MILA).

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NASA image: GEMINI TESTING - SPACECRAFT 3 - SIMULATOR - BORESIGHT RANGE TEST - CAPE
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Jan 6, 1965

GEMINI TESTING - SPACECRAFT 3 - SIMULATOR - BORESIGHT RANGE TEST - CAPE

S65-13395 (6 Jan. 1965) --- Gemini-3 spacecraft (final configuation) during test at Boresight Range, Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC-63C-2376
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Jul 29, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building at...

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NASA image: GEMINI TESTING - SPACECRAFT 3 - SIMULATOR - BORESIGHT RANGE TEST - CAPE
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Jan 6, 1965

GEMINI TESTING - SPACECRAFT 3 - SIMULATOR - BORESIGHT RANGE TEST - CAPE

S65-13394 (6 Jan. 1965) --- Gemini-3 spacecraft (background) on tower at Boresight Range, Merritt Island launch...

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NASA image: KSC-LOC-63C-2036
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Jun 6, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building 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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