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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-2010-5236
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Oct 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Eric Reyier with Innovative Health Applications LLC, left, and James Lyon with the U.S. Fish...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0833
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a bird with its tail is on fire, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop solid...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0476
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Mar 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, an alligator stays close to its young, at right....

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 travels slowly along the crawlerway on Sept. 7, 2018, on its way...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0577
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Feb 22, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spotted near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this diamondback...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0150
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This young red-shouldered hawk perches on a roadside pole inside NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Manatees at the KSC Wildlife Refuge
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Jan 8, 2002

Manatees at the KSC Wildlife Refuge

Manatees gather in the Banana Creek inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Manatees live in Florida's warm-water rivers...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0143
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Jan 28, 1999

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As part of X-33 launch equipment testing at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, the KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5238
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Oct 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Harold Morrow with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), left, Eric Reyier with...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0477
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Mar 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, young alligators stay close to their nest. Nearly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8333
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Two blue-wing teals rest in the grass beside one of the many bodies of water at NASA's...

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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The remnant pilings of a long-gone dock appear to float in air due to their reflection...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2599
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A black-necked stilt skims across the drainage canal behind the NASA News Center at NASA's...

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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator makes a splashy entrance into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy...

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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A yellowleg sandpiper wades in the shallow water of a pond in the Merritt island National...

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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0903
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Birds take flight as Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1016
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May 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dragonfly rests atop the highest stalk in foliage on the Merritt Island National...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0869
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sandpipers investigate a washed up horseshoe crab on the river bank on Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2601
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Black-necked stilts move onto the bank of the Turn Basin behind the NASA News Center at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0729
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Mar 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An American coot sees its reflection in this pond near Kennedy Space Center. Abundant...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1246
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A pair of stilts meet near their nest in a marsh near KSC, which shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2103
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Jun 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two manatees frolic in the Banana Creek at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, adjacent to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0573
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Undisturbed by any fauna nearby, a large alligator basks in the sun on the bank of a...

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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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