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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.

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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-2012-3045
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Manatees relax in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3046
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee relaxes in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3031a
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Railroad locomotive No. 3 is enlisted to deliver tank cars from NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3047
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way at the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3040a
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bubbles form around a dolphin splashing in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3044
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee relaxes in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3054
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA Railroad train crosses the railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3041a
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A dolphin plays in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3043
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee swims in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3048
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Railroad locomotive No. 3 delivers tank cars from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 14, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-034228 (14 Jan. 2012) --- The Great Salt Lake in Utah serves as a striking visual marker for the Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 5, 2013

Expedition 38 Soyuz Rollout

Police walk along railroad tracks, along with a bomb sniffing dog, ahead of the roll out of the Soyuz TMA-11M rocket...

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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the NASA Railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the train hauling the solid...

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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The NASA Railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments recovered from...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 26, 2013

Expedition 35 Soyuz Rollout

A railroad crossing sign is seen in front of the train tracks on which the Soyuz rocket is rolled out to its launch...

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NASA image: STS-37 crewmembers work with CETA during EVA training in JSC's WETF
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Oct 10, 1989

STS-37 crewmembers work with CETA during EVA training in JSC's WETF

S89-46985 (October 1989) --- Astronauts Jerry L Ross and Jerome (Jay) Apt, STS-37 mission specialists, practice a...

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NASA image: 51F earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

51F earth observations

51F-37-097 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The snow capped peaks of the Oregon Cascades are clearly seen. From bottom to...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout

Russian security officers and their dog patrol the railroad track ahead of the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0107
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The fiery launch of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas V...

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NASA image: Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA

As seen from space, the Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA (41.5N, 112.5W) appears as two separate bodies of water with a...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Preflight
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Sep 23, 2019

Expedition 61 Preflight

A K-9 advance team patrols the railroad tracks as the Soyuz rocket is rolled out by train to the launch pad, Monday,...

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Jun 10, 2019

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iss059e099093 (June 10, 2019) --- Utah's Great Salt Lake is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 255...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew
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Jul 9, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew

S135-E-006466 (9 July 2011) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0065
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Railroad tracks run along the shoreline east of Launch Pads 39A and 39B, seen in 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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