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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: The western freshwater portion of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan
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Apr 6, 2026

The western freshwater portion of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan

iss074e0437897 (April 6, 2026) --- The western portion of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan is freshwater, fed...

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NASA image: Agency Photographers Capture NASA Marshall Huntsville Operations Support Center/Payload Operations Integration Center
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Apr 24, 2025

Agency Photographers Capture NASA Marshall Huntsville Operations Support Center/Payload Operations Integration Center

NASA photographers used drone photography to get a bird’s eye view of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4119
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Branches on the nearby shore frame startled birds and space shuttle Endeavour as it roars...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0370
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Feb 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In formation, a flock of white pelicans cruise through the blue sky over NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0725
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Mar 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A little blue heron stalks its next meal in a pond near Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0353
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building, a dolphin interrupts two white...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4662
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Sep 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Empty fire blanket holders and 20 contour chairs remain in the blast-resistant "rubber room"...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2846
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Jun 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A family of ospreys is at home atop a speaker platform in the Press Site parking lot at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0371
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Feb 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- White pelicans cruise through the blue sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center. White...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Jun 8, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-34753 (8 June 2006) --- Carthage, Tunisia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0723
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Mar 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A lesser yellowleg slows for landing in a pond near Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4117
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on a pond in the Merritt island National...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0157
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the bank of a pond provides the perfect spot for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1444
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large bird, possibly a heron, crosses the view of Space Shuttle Atlantis through a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2848
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Jun 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An adult osprey prepares to land in its nest atop a speaker platform in the Press Site...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0879
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the bank of a pond on Kennedy Space Center, an alligator slides into the water,...

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Jan 14, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A robin perches on a branch in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0277
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Feb 7, 2001

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Space Shuttle Atlantis surpasses the full moon for beauty as it roars into the early evening sky trailing a tail of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0153
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A snowy egret is on the lookout for food in a pond on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. A...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0724
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Mar 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A turtle cruises past a lesser yellowleg in a pond near Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0883
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a pond on Kennedy Space Center, a young alligator tests the water. American...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0833
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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-2010-3176
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May 6, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a great white egret fishes in Launch Complex 39....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3903
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Jun 25, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, The Pizzuti Companies Naeem Coleman, left, Mike...

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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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