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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: Astronaut Walter Schirra gets modified calonic test
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra gets modified calonic test

S62-06157 (1962) --- Astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. gets modified calonic test. His balance mechanism (semicircular...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1251
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An unidentified snake seems suspended in the marshy water of a canal near KSC, which...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - EARTH-SKY - OUTER SPACE
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Jun 3, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - EARTH-SKY - OUTER SPACE

S65-34776 (3-7 June 1965) --- This photograph shows the Nile Delta, Egypt, the Suez Canal, Israel, Jordan, Syria,...

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NASA image: iss067e089285
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May 29, 2022

iss067e089285

iss067e089285 (May 29, 2022) --- The Damietta Branch of the Nile River splits into canals in the central portion of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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Jul 9, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-703-003 (15-24 May 1997) --- Cape Cod extends 105 kilometers (65 miles) into the Atlantic Ocean. To the south...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission
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Nov 26, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission

STS087-717-088 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Featured in this view are Sudan’s agricultural...

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NASA image: MSC
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Jan 1, 1963

MSC

S63-00950 (1963) --- An aerial view of Site 1, the Manned Spacecraft Center, in 1963 during early construction. The...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 12 crew
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Nov 15, 2005

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 12 crew

ISS012-E-11654 (11 Dec. 2005) --- Lake Nasser and New Valley, Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2924
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Common Gallinule perches in the grass on the edge of a canal on NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1249
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Herons, a roseate spoonbill and other species of water birds gather in a canal near...

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NASA image: Sudan, Africa as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Sudan, Africa as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

Agricultural patterns are distinctly visible in this near-vertical false color infrared photography taken in...

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NASA image: Panoramic Sinai Peninsula, Red Sea
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Oct 13, 1984

Panoramic Sinai Peninsula, Red Sea

An excellent panoramic view of the entire Sinai Peninsula (29.0N, 34.0E) and the nearby Nile River Delta and eastern...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0229
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A sea turtle is released into the Mosquito Lagoon. It is one of several turtles found...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3163
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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-2014-2921
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A roseate spoonbill is joined by several other species as it searches for food in a canal at...

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NASA image: Sinai peninsula taken by the STS-112 crew
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Oct 8, 2002

Sinai peninsula taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-702-002 (7-18 October 2002) --- Egypt's triangular Sinai Peninsula lies in the center of this view,...

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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 walks along a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2867
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In the water on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator waits for a prospective...

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NASA image: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
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Sep 8, 2005

New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

JSC2005-E-37989 (8 September 2005)--- Extensive flooding of neighborhoods to the east of the 17th Street Canal (left...

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NASA image: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, crosses the Haulover Canal...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1247
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Herons, black ibis and a roseate spoonbill gather in a canal near KSC, which shares a...

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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 walks along a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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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 walks along a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2923
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A blue heron wades through a canal, searching for food on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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