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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: NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test
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May 7, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its “aluminum bird” systems test at Lockheed...

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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A cormorant enjoys the sunshine while standing in the water on NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2859
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Mangrove roots are exposed in the drought-affected waters on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3156
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Apr 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron stands tall in the water, perhaps looking for food, on grounds of NASA's...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

An osprey, clutching a fish, pauses for a meal atop a metal structure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Two juvenile roseate spoonbills pause near a waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A pied-billed grebe paddles in one of the many waterways at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida....

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A tricolored heron wades in a shallow waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s Kennedy...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A snowy egret successfully catches a small fish in a shallow waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Black skimmers take a break from flying on a riverbank at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Black skimmers fly just above the waterline as they hunt for fish at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

Seagulls gather along a shoreline at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with the...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

A wild turkey is seen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

A snowy egret is seen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

Ducks gather in a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

A wild turkey is seen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island...

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Apr 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron catches a small rodent along the shore of an inland waterway near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1993
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Apr 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron catches a small rodent along the shore of an inland waterway near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1995
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Apr 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron catches a small rodent along the shore of an inland waterway near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1996
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Apr 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron catches a small rodent along the shore of an inland waterway near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2854
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the scarlet-feathered roseate spoonbill feeds in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2853
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, scarlet-feathered roseate spoonbills feed in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2869
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the scarlet-feathered roseate spoonbill eyes the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2855
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the scarlet-feathered roseate spoonbill feeds 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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