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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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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An algae-covered alligator keeps a wary eye open as it rests in one of the ponds at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6473
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Dec 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A duck is reflected in the waters of the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0672
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May 18, 2000

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While the sandhill crane parents search for food in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building, their still-featherless...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6480
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Dec 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A small bird is perched on a branch in the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6492
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Dec 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bald eagle is perched in a tree near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Jan 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen on Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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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 at NASA's...

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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A palm warbler looks for seeds among the branches of a tree on Kennedy Space Center....

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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-00PP-1434
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Sep 12, 2000

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In the early morning, flocks of birds soar over the Banana River, whose waters reflect the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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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-2013-3056
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Feb 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Late at night at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a raccoon walks near one of the...

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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This Broad-Winged Hawk is ready for flight from its perch on a utility pole at Kennedy...

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May 18, 2000

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A family of sandhill cranes searches for food on the grounds near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The cranes have...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3063
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Jun 14, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bobcat wades through one of the waterways near...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6477
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Dec 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron stands in the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island National...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0624
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May 8, 2000

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A pair of Sandhill Cranes searches for food with their still-fluffy fledgling close by. The trio have been seen...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0306
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Florida Redbelly Turtle casts a suspicious look as he is being photographed on the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0264
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the bank of a levee near Schwartz Rd. at Kennedy Space Center, an alligator suns...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4128
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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hooded Merganser ducks swim on a pond in the Merritt island National Wildlife Refuge, which...

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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-2012-6478
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Dec 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A duck is reflected in the waters of the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4129
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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hooded Merganser ducks swim on a pond in the Merritt island National Wildlife Refuge, which...

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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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