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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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-III BACKUP CREW - TRAINING SIMULATOR  - CAPE
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Jan 6, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-III BACKUP CREW - TRAINING SIMULATOR - CAPE

S65-13921 (1965) --- Overhead view of astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr. (foreground), backup command pilot, and...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - COMMUNICATIONS (TEST) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - FL
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Jan 6, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - COMMUNICATIONS (TEST) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - FL

S65-13391 (6 Jan. 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom (left), Gemini-Titan 3 command pilot; and John W. Young,...

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

This aerial view, looking northwest, shows the newly opened Space Commerce Way that winds from S.R 3 on the right to...

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NASA image: Baby and Mom Gators at KSC
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Mar 9, 2023

Baby and Mom Gators at KSC

A large alligator is in view in a waterway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 9, 2023. The center...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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May 16, 2022

Wildlife at KSC

A row of vultures sit on a wooden fence near a road at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 16, 2022. The...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Fog with VAB
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Mar 15, 2021

Creative Photography - Fog with VAB

A spider web hangs in the forefront of a sunrise at Kennedy Space Center on March 15, 2021. Kennedy shares space...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Wildflowers are in view in a field at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 19, 2023. The center...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Turtles
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Turtles

A turtle moves through a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with the...

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NASA image: WEIGHT AND BALANCE TESTS (COMMAND PILOT) - TRAINING - CAPE
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Oct 25, 1965

WEIGHT AND BALANCE TESTS (COMMAND PILOT) - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-56208 (25 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot for the Gemini-7 prime crew, is pictured during...

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

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Pigs

Wild pigs cross a roadway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 11, 2021. The center shares a border...

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NASA image: Air Traffic Control Radar
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Aug 13, 2003

Air Traffic Control Radar

An Air Traffic Control radar has been constructed at Shiloh for the NASA control tower at the Shuttle Landing...

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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: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Wildflowers are in view in a field at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 19, 2023. The center...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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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: Wildlife Photography - Wild Pigs
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May 8, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Wild Pigs

A wild pig finds food in the underbrush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A snowy egret successfully catches a small fish in a shallow waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1034
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Jan 6, 2011

KSC-2011-1034

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A gator sunbathes just north of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

A snowy egret perches on a branch at the shoreline of a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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May 16, 2022

Wildlife at KSC

An alligator suns itself near a marsh at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 16, 2022. The center shares a...

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NASA image: Air Traffic Control Radar
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Aug 13, 2003

Air Traffic Control Radar

An Air Traffic Control radar has been constructed at Shiloh for the NASA control tower at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Gators
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Dec 5, 2016

Nature Photography - Gators

Two large alligators sun themselves on the sand near the NASA Causeway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Gators
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Jan 30, 2017

Nature Photography - Gators

Alligators sun themselves along the shoreline of waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Black skimmers take a break from flying on a riverbank at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s...

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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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