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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: NASA CloudSat Peers Into the Eye of Powerful Typhoon Dolphin
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May 22, 2015

NASA CloudSat Peers Into the Eye of Powerful Typhoon Dolphin

NASA CloudSat satellite completed a stunning eye overpass of Typhoon Dolphin in the western Pacific Ocean on May 16,...

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NASA image: Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?
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Dec 8, 2017

Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?

The age-old mystery of why otherwise healthy dolphins, whales and porpoises get stranded along coasts worldwide...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dolphin surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River.
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Feb 5, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dolphin surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dolphin surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River.

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NASA image: THEMIS ART #71
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Jun 15, 2006

THEMIS ART #71

Back by popular demand: THEMIS ART IMAGE #71 Is it a pig oinking or dolphins jumping? These south polar dunes have...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

Dolphins swim alongside the SpaceX support teams after the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft landed with NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3143
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin surfaces in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

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NASA image: Wildlife at KSC
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Nov 26, 2024

Wildlife at KSC

A dolphin swims in the turn basin of Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, Nov....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0354
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin silently glides through the water of the turn basin near the Vehicle...

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NASA image: The Zaranik Protectorate nature preserve in Egypt's North Sinai region
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Sep 21, 2025

The Zaranik Protectorate nature preserve in Egypt's North Sinai region

iss073e0857395 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The Zaranik Protectorate nature preserve in Egypt's North Sinai region sits on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0190
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0196
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A gray and a white pelican glide down to the water near a dolphin and cormorant in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0194
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin glides through the water looking for fish in the turn basin, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0196
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A gray and a white pelican glide down to the water near a dolphin and cormorant in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0198
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, located east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0193
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0191
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0198
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, located east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0190
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0193
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0191
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the crawlerway, a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0194
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Feb 8, 2000

KSC00pp0194

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin glides through the water looking for fish in the turn basin, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0353
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building, a dolphin interrupts two white...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0197
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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hundreds of birds, especially gray and white pelicans and cormorants, cover the water...

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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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