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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-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-2014-2920
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A roseate spoonbill makes its way through a canal at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat walks on the shore of a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc15
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Jan 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A roseate spoonbill feeds alongside a canal in the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: Video Short - NASA StennisCompletesKeyWaterwayLockProject
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Aug 10, 2023

Video Short - NASA StennisCompletesKeyWaterwayLockProject

NASA Stennis recently completed a critical infrastructure project to refurbish the gates of the center’s waterway...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Feb 25, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-112823 (25 Feb. 2012) --- This nighttime image photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard...

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NASA image: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
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Sep 8, 2005

New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

JSC2005-E-37987 (8 September 2005) --- The extent of flooding in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2919
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A roseate spoonbill wades in a marshy canal on a summer's day at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0309
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Feb 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator strolls across the ground near the Vehicle Assembly Building (in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3160
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A water lily stretches above the water in a canal on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2453
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Sep 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge passes through the haulover canal on the Banana River with its cargo...

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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-02pd0358
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Mar 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In one of the many waterholes on KSC, a large alligator lies covered with green algae...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2455
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Sep 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats tow the Pegasus barge through the bridge at the haulover canal on the Banana...

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NASA image: The Nile River, next to the Red Sea, winds through Egypt
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Sep 26, 2025

The Nile River, next to the Red Sea, winds through Egypt

iss073e0768775 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- The Nile River (top) winds through Egypt, which is separated from Saudi Arabia...

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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-99pc14
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Jan 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This roseate spoonbill seems to pause midstride as it searches for food in a canal in...

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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

KSC-2009-2489

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

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NASA image: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
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Sep 8, 2005

New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

JSC2005e37990 (8 September 2005) --- Flooding of large sections of I-610 and the I-610/I-10 interchange (center) are...

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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-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: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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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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