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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-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: KSC-08pd3166
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Great white egrets stride through the tall grass in an area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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-00pp1803
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Endeavour rockets off Launch Pad 39B, spewing clouds of smoke and...

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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....

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1803
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Nov 30, 2000

KSC00pp1803

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Endeavour rockets off Launch Pad 39B, spewing clouds of smoke and...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1428
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC00pp1428

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-00pp0600
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Apr 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0600

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: KSC-06pd1017
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Jun 9, 2006

KSC-06pd1017

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Great Blue Heron on the near bank has a front row perch for the arrival of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1244
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Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1244

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-08pd3170
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3170

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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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Hawks
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Dec 12, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Hawks

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

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

KSC-2009-2869

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-2013-1995
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Apr 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat walks near a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2488
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs trailing behind is a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3167
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3167

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - What appears to be a juvenile red-tailed hawk finds a perch in a dead tree in an area of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1428
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00pp1428

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-2014-2525
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May 8, 2014

KSC-2014-2525

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tricolored heron walks along the water's edge off Schwartz Road at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0896
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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: 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....

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

KSC-2009-2855

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-04pd0898
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Apr 9, 2004

KSC-04pd0898

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - White pelicans approach for a landing in a lake north of Kennedy Space 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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