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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-00pp0624
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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-2014-2000
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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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NASA image: Owl Nest behind TV Building
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Mar 18, 2014

Owl Nest behind TV Building

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an Owl occupies a nest originally build by an...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0313
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Mar 8, 2000

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In the water near Kennedy Space Center, a mother alligator gathers her six offspring. American alligators feed and...

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NASA image: Owl Nest behind TV Building
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Mar 18, 2014

Owl Nest behind TV Building

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an Owl occupies a nest originally build by an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1188
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Oct 5, 1999

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On the grounds of Kennedy Space Center, a female Golden-Silk Spider repairs its web. During the day spider hands...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0779
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Mar 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A lone wild pig travels the bank of a body of water near Kennedy Space Center. In the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0954
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This alligator strolls the bank alongside the Tow Road on Kennedy Space Center. Nearly...

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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. - Wildlife coexists at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A great white egret stands in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0265
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This pond near Schwartz Rd. at Kennedy Space Center is host to a least the nine...

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NASA image: Manatees near the NASA Causeway Bridge
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Mar 11, 2014

Manatees near the NASA Causeway Bridge

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A manatee swims in the water near the NASA Causeway Bridge at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6468
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Dec 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two ducks are reflected in the waters of the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0304
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a wooded area of Kennedy Space Center, robins gather on a tree branch just...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3062
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Jun 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a wild boar forages for food in the one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0672
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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-2014-2003
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Apr 4, 2014

KSC-2014-2003

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron consumes a small rodent along the shore of an inland waterway at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0304
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Feb 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0304

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a wooded area of Kennedy Space Center, robins gather on a tree branch just...

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

Various Wildlife Around Schwartz Rd.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A white ibis stands in the underbrush near one of the waterways at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6489
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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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NASA image: KSC-03pd0953
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A very long alligator strolls the bank alongside the Tow Road on Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2006
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Apr 4, 2014

KSC-2014-2006

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A great blue heron stands along the shore of an inland waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: EC82-20536
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Aug 30, 1982

EC82-20536

The NASA C-140 JetStar research aircraft (top) is followed by a NASA Learjet equipped with acoustic sensors during...

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NASA image: ECN-20293
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Jul 29, 1982

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In this photo of the C-140 JetStar on the Dryden Ramp, a subscale propeller has been fitted to the upper fuselage of...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-1014
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May 18, 2001

KSC-01PP-1014

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chicks of the Black-necked Stilt already display the long legs and stride of the...

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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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