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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-04pd0203
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A moss-covered alligator stretches out on the water’s edge at a bank on the west side...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc773
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator attacks and eats a smaller one in a natural display of cannibalism....

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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-04pd0201
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator makes a splashy entrance into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc769
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator attacks and eats a smaller one in a natural display of cannibalism....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0200
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator slides off a bank into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc770
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator attacks and eats a smaller one in a natural display of cannibalism....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc772
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator attacks and eats a smaller one in a natural display of cannibalism....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2342
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Oct 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator near the Launch Pad 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center appears not...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2340
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Oct 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a pond near the Launch Pad 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an alligator...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc771
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator attacks and eats a smaller one in a natural display of cannibalism....

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

An alligator is seen in a pond outside of Launch Pad 39B as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle in the Rain
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Apr 25, 2023

Baby Eagle in the Rain

A young alligator rests on a concrete structure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 25, 2023....

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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the bank of a pond provides the perfect spot for...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0265
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This pond near Schwartz Rd. at Kennedy Space Center is host to a least the nine...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0879
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the bank of a pond on Kennedy Space Center, an alligator slides into the water,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0883
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a pond on Kennedy Space Center, a young alligator tests the water. American...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0235
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, alligators sun themselves on the bank of a pond. American...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0777
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Mar 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A large alligator claims this stretch of water at Kennedy Space Center. Nearly 5,000...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0264
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the bank of a levee near Schwartz Rd. at Kennedy Space Center, an alligator suns...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0882
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a pond on Kennedy Space Center, this alligator achieves partial camouflage from the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0374
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Feb 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Partly covered with moss (foreleg and mouth), a large alligator suns on the bank of a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0264
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the bank of a levee near Schwartz Rd. at Kennedy Space Center, an alligator suns...

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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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