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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-2014-1965
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Apr 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee raises its eyes and nose above the waterline in a creek at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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: Wildlife at KSC
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Jan 21, 2021

Wildlife at KSC

Alligators sun themselves along the grassy shoreline of a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan....

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities
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Jan 19, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 3 Activities

NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen gets a birds-eye view of the rough seas during part of Underway Recovery Test 6. Bowen...

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

KSC-2014-1957

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-2011-2814
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Apr 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An alligator ambles across Saturn Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida near...

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NASA image: Cyro Testing at ML, Pad 39B
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Nov 8, 2019

Cyro Testing at ML, Pad 39B

A bald eagle perches on the liquid hydrogen storage tank at Launch Pad 39B on Nov. 8, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0467
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Birds - herons or storks -- in the area of Launch Pad 39B beat a swift retreat as...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1745
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Nov 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour sits on Launch Pad 39B after the Nov. 29 launch of mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4182
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Nov 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A red-tailed hawk hunts for its dinner near the Headquarters Building on NASA's Kennedy...

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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-06pd0227
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A hawk sits precariously on the top of a tree as it eyes its surroundings on NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1328
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Feb 10, 2015

KSC-2015-1328

Birds fly past the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket standing on its seaside launch pad at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Wildflowers and palm trees are in view near the Central Campus Headquarters Building at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5321
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Jul 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a dragonfly is seen in the Launch Complex 39 area...

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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: What's Blooming at KSC
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Jun 13, 2023

What's Blooming at KSC

An orange blister beetle sits on a wildflower called Cirsium nuttallii (Nuttall’s thistle) in a field at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio
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May 30, 2025

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is in northwest Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie. It is internationally known for...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4183
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Nov 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A snake makes a fine dinner for a red-tailed hawk, hunting near the Headquarters Building on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5869
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Dec 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Black vultures gather at dawn at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig009
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Mar 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A baby owl displays its wings at the photographer snapping its picture. The owl was...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0880
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A taste of spring is heralded by the blooming of these flowers near a riverbank on...

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NASA image: What's Blooming at KSC
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Jun 13, 2023

What's Blooming at KSC

A close-up view of wildflowers called Passiflora incarnata (purple passionflower) in a field at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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