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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: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Cara Cara
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Jan 7, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Cara Cara

An adult crested caracara, left, and a vulture swoop down near the roadway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2866
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2866

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator rests on the bank of a canal....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2860
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In the water on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an alligator waits for a prospective...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2846
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2846

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The scarlet-feathered roseate spoonbill wades through water on NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1017
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May 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1017

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An adult male red-winged blackbird perches on a shrub in a marsh on the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment
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Aug 10, 2018

BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment

iss056e130478 (8/10/2018) --- A view of the BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment during JSSOD-9 operations. The JEM Small...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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May 16, 2022

Wildlife at KSC

Two osprey perch atop a nest built on a structure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 16, 2022. The...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Bald Eagle
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Jan 7, 2021

Creative Photography - Bald Eagle

An American bald eagle perches on top of a telephone pole at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Bald Eagle
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Jan 7, 2021

Creative Photography - Bald Eagle

An American bald eagle takes flight after resting on a tree branch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Bald Eagle
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Jan 7, 2021

Creative Photography - Bald Eagle

An American bald eagle perches on a tree branch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a border...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3155
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Apr 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3155

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The beauty of the wood stork in flight is captured against the intense blue Florida sky over...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8381
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Dec 21, 2011

KSC-2011-8381

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several Florida chicken turtles line up to sun themselves atop a concrete structure at Black...

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

KSC-2011-8382

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: KSC-2011-8384
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Dec 21, 2011

KSC-2011-8384

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of northern pintail ducks rest on marsh grass in a pond at Black Point Wildlife Drive,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2862
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2862

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A black-necked stilt searches the shallow water for food at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8380
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Dec 21, 2011

KSC-2011-8380

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A glossy ibis searches for food beneath the algae-covered surface of a pond at Black Point...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2863
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2863

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A black-necked stilt finds food in the shallow water at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2861
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A black-necked stilt searches the shallow water for food at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagle
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Dec 12, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagle

An American bald eagle soars from its perch in a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Several eagles call...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagle
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Dec 12, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagle

An American bald eagle begins to soar from its perch in a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Several...

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NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Egret
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Jan 8, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Egret

A Great Egret catches a fish in a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 8, 2021. The center...

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NASA image: Creative Photography, Wildlife - Egret
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Jan 8, 2021

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Egret

A Great Egret catches a fish in a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 8, 2021. The center...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagle
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Dec 12, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagle

An American bald eagle soars from its perch in a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Several eagles call...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 24, 1964

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Dr. Wernher von Braun presents Lady Bird Johnson with an inscribed hard hat...

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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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