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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: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

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NASA image: iss047e057822
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Apr 14, 2016

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ISS047e057822 (04/14/2016) --- The Middle East is seen from 250 miles above in this photo from the International...

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NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Coyotes
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Feb 4, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Coyotes

A coyote is seen on a path near a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 4, 2021. The center...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

The iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) casts a reflection in a surrounding waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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Jan 21, 2021

Wildlife at KSC

Alligators sun themselves along the grassy shoreline of a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan....

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and surrounding waterways at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds
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Jan 11, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds

A colorful sunrise serves as the backdrop for a pelican perched on a support beam for a dock on a waterway at NASA's...

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NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds
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Jan 11, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds

A Great Egret stands in a marsh near a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 11, 2021. The...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Two juvenile roseate spoonbills are joined by a white ibis, foreground, as the trio wades in a shallow waterway at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2951
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Apr 21, 2011

KSC-2011-2951

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The morning sun rises over the Pegasus Barge floating in the Launch Complex 39 area Turn...

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NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds
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Jan 11, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds

A pelican sits near a dock on a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 11, 2021. The center...

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NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds
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Jan 11, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Birds

A pelican soars above a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 11, 2021. The center shares a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2955
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Apr 21, 2011

KSC-2011-2955

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With the Vehicle Assembly Building in the background the Pegasus Barge is moored in a secure...

KSC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2310
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May 5, 2013

KSC-2013-2310

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A raccoon wades in one of the waterways at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2341
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Oct 14, 2005

KSC-05pd2341

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator spotted near the Launch Pad 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center raises...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1611
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Oct 24, 2000

KSC00pp1611

In the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building (left) a launch table is docked, waiting for transfer to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0203
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Feb 9, 2004

KSC-04pd0203

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A moss-covered alligator stretches out on the water’s edge at a bank on the west side...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0476
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Mar 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, an alligator stays close to its young, at right....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0477
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Mar 11, 2006

KSC-06pd0477

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a canal on Kennedy Space Center, young alligators stay close to their nest. Nearly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7192
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Sep 21, 2011

KSC-2011-7192

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, three seagulls stand on a dock along the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4229
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Sep 25, 2014

KSC-2014-4229

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a three-person helicopter crew recently practiced...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0201
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Feb 9, 2004

KSC-04pd0201

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator makes a splashy entrance into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy...

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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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