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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-07pd0373
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Feb 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator suns on the bank of a pond within NASA's Kennedy Space Center. A...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0954
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This alligator strolls the bank alongside the Tow Road on Kennedy Space Center. Nearly...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0265
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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-07pd0155
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On NASA's Kennedy Space Center, alligators begin climbing out of a pond to sunbathe on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0234
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, an alligator suns itself on the bank of a pond. American...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0953
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A very long alligator strolls the bank alongside the Tow Road on Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4338
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Sep 9, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An out-of-the-way creek off Schwartz Road on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is filled...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

An alligator is seen in a reflection of NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

An alligator is seen in a reflection of NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2865
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator rests on the bank of a canal....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3159
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An alligator looks warily at the photographer who's spotted the familiar head in a drainage...

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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: KSC-2009-2868
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Who is watching whom, as this alligator appears to stare into the camera (at a safe distance...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3161
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator from a nearby drainage canal stares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3242
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May 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A baby alligator is unaware that the water saturating the ground is the aftermath of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2931
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This alligator sports a florescent green tag on its tail, which blends in with the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3863
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Dec 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Alligators bask in the warm sun on the banks of the Launch Complex 39 turn basin at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2489
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An alligator patrols the water in NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A protected...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3241
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May 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A baby alligator is unconcerned that water saturates the ground and space shuttle Atlantis is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2866
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator rests on the bank of a canal....

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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: KSC-2009-2860
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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: KSC00pp0313
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Mar 8, 2000

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In the water near Kennedy Space Center, a mother alligator gathers her six offspring. American alligators feed and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0305
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An algae-covered alligator keeps a wary eye open as it rests in one of the ponds 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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