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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.

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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-07pd3036
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3035
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of a soft-shell turtle seen crossing the tow-way at KSC. The turtle is one of 65 amphibians and reptiles found in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which surrounds KSC. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are also a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals and 117 fishes. The marshes and open water of the refuge provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds, plus a variety of insects.
Image
May 29, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of a soft-shell turtle seen crossing the tow-way at KSC. The turtle is one of 65 amphibians and reptiles found in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which surrounds KSC. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are also a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals and 117 fishes. The marshes and open water of the refuge provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds, plus a variety of insects.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of a soft-shell turtle seen crossing the tow-way at KSC. The turtle is one of...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A soft-shell turtle with only three legs is seen crossing the tow-way at KSC. The turtle is one of 65 amphibians and reptiles found in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which surrounds KSC. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are also a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals and 117 fishes. The marshes and open water of the refuge provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds, plus a variety of insects.
Image
May 29, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A soft-shell turtle with only three legs is seen crossing the tow-way at KSC. The turtle is one of 65 amphibians and reptiles found in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which surrounds KSC. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 92,000 acres that are also a habitat for more than 331 species of birds, 31 mammals and 117 fishes. The marshes and open water of the refuge provide wintering areas for 23 species of migratory waterfowl, as well as a year-round home for great blue herons, great egrets, wood storks, cormorants, brown pelicans and other species of marsh and shore birds, plus a variety of insects.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A soft-shell turtle with only three legs is seen crossing the tow-way at KSC. The...

NASA image: TurtleIsland, Taiwan
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Jan 4, 2022

TurtleIsland, Taiwan

Twelve km off Taiwan's NE coast lies Turtle Island, a forest-covered volcanic island. The bluish patch of water on...

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NASA image: 2010-4247
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Aug 2, 2010

2010-4247

KSC Sea Turtle Release - Media Event

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NASA image: 2010-5239
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Oct 14, 2010

2010-5239

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE RESCUE FOR RELEASE - MINWR

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NASA image: 2010-4190
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Jul 27, 2010

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SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

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NASA image: 2010-4189
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Jul 27, 2010

2010-4189

SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

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NASA image: 2010-4246
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Aug 2, 2010

2010-4246

KSC Sea Turtle Release - Media Event

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4192
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Jul 27, 2010

2010-4192

SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

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NASA image: 2010-4187
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Jul 27, 2010

2010-4187

SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

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NASA image: CARD 1 OF 3
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Jan 8, 2010

CARD 1 OF 3

KSC WILDLIFE - SEA TURTLE RESCUE - COLD WEATHER

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NASA image: 2010-4185
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Jul 27, 2010

2010-4185

SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

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NASA image: 2010-5237
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Oct 14, 2010

2010-5237

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE RESCUE FOR RELEASE - MINWR

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4248
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Aug 2, 2010

2010-4248

KSC Sea Turtle Release - Media Event

KSC
NASA image: 2010-5240
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Oct 14, 2010

2010-5240

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE RESCUE FOR RELEASE - MINWR

KSC
NASA image: 2010-5236
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Oct 14, 2010

2010-5236

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE RESCUE FOR RELEASE - MINWR

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4244
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Aug 2, 2010

2010-4244

KSC Sea Turtle Release - Media Event

KSC
NASA image: CARD 1 OF 3
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Jan 8, 2010

CARD 1 OF 3

KSC WILDLIFE - SEA TURTLE RESCUE - COLD WEATHER

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4186
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Jul 27, 2010

2010-4186

SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

KSC
NASA image: 2010-5241
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Oct 14, 2010

2010-5241

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE RESCUE FOR RELEASE - MINWR

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4245
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Aug 2, 2010

2010-4245

KSC Sea Turtle Release - Media Event

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4194
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Jul 27, 2010

2010-4194

SEA TURTLE ARRIVAL - GULF RESCUE OPS

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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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