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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-01PP-0680
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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-0679
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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: KSC-01PP-0684
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Apr 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0684

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: KSC01pp0682
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The weight of an adult manatee requires a hoist to lift it out of the van for release...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0678
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Apr 3, 2001

KSC01pp0678

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers from Sea World, Orlando, Fla., remove a young manatee from the van in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0682
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Apr 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0682

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The weight of an adult manatee requires a hoist to lift it out of the van for release...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0678
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Apr 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0678

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers from Sea World, Orlando, Fla., remove a young manatee from the van in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1958
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An alligator glides through the shallow water of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1963
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several alligators float at the surface of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1957
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alligators gather in the shallow water of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1959
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alligators gather in the shallow water of a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The pitcher with the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida, starts the game on a night that hosted KSC employees.  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. - The pitcher with the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida, starts the game on a night that hosted KSC employees. 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. - The pitcher with the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-79c-265
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Jun 1, 1979

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A manatee swims in the water near Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA image: KSC01pp0681
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large adult manatee requires many helpers to lift it out of the van that brought it...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0681
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Apr 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0681

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large adult manatee requires many helpers to lift it out of the van that brought it...

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NASA image: Manatees near the NASA Causeway Bridge
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Mar 11, 2014

Manatees near the NASA Causeway Bridge

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building is seen from this view looking north across the...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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Nov 26, 2024

Wildlife at KSC

Several manatees swim in the turn basin of Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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Nov 26, 2024

Wildlife at KSC

Several manatees swim in the turn basin of Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: The Ucayali River in the lowland Amazon rainforest of central Peru
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Apr 15, 2026

The Ucayali River in the lowland Amazon rainforest of central Peru

iss074e0492148 (April 15, 2026) --- The Ucayali River in central Peru—home to a wide array of wildlife including...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5322
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Aug 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two manatees congregate in brackish water off...

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NASA image: The West African coast, highlighting the nations of Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea‑Bissau
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Mar 27, 2026

The West African coast, highlighting the nations of Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea‑Bissau

iss074e0417599 (March 27, 2026) --- The West African coast, highlighting the nations of Senegal, The Gambia, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4872
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee swims in the Banana River during a field-guided boat tour of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4871
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Sep 5, 2012

KSC-2012-4871

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee splashes in the Banana River during a field-guided boat tour of NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0600
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Apr 27, 2000

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Two manatees swim leisurely in waters on Kennedy Space Center. They gather in Florida's warm water rivers and inland...

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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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