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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-08pd3168
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A line of spotted sandpipers gather along the water's edge on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0205
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A young Little Blue Heron appears to hide in the underbrush at a site on NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0599
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Apr 27, 2000

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In waters on Kennedy Space Center, two manatees are seen leisurely swimming. In winter they gather in Florida's warm...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8382
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Perched on a section of pipe, this snowy egret keeps a wary eye on the photographer on a...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS

Backdropped against the Earth's surface, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) with its solar array (SA) panels deployed...

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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-04pd0892
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This lake north of Kennedy Space Center attracts a myriad of birds, such as the white...

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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-04pd1243
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs, this stilt...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 5, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on April 5, 1991 at 9:22:44am (EST), the STS-37 mission hurtles toward...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1245
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs, this stilt heads...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Hawks
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Dec 12, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Hawks

A red-shouldered hawk sits on a tree branch while snacking on a snake at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Various Wildlife Around Schwartz Rd.
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Mar 7, 2014

Various Wildlife Around Schwartz Rd.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Kingfisher perches on the branch of a tree at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0889
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Great white herons and white ibis (smaller, curved bill) wade in a lake north of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4127
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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great egret preens its feathers while standing in the shallow water of a pond in the...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Hawks
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Dec 12, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Hawks

A red-shouldered hawk sits on a tree branch while snacking on a snake at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC00pp1428
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Sep 12, 2000

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In the early morning skies, flocks of birds soar over KSC wetlands. Kennedy Space Center shares a boundary with the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0895
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Apr 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - White pelicans feed in a lake north of Kennedy Space Center. In the background are...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0600
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Apr 27, 2000

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Two manatees swim leisurely in waters on Kennedy Space Center. They gather in Florida's warm water rivers and inland...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

A little green heron is perched in a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 28, 1991

Space Science

This is the STS-37 Crew portrait. Pictured from left to right are Kenneth D. (Ken) Cameron, pilot; Jay Apt, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1244
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs, this stilt...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0897
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Apr 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - White pelicans feed in a lake north of Kennedy Space Center. In the background are...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3170
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - What appears to be a juvenile red-tailed hawk takes off from its perch in a dead tree in an...

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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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