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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
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

An osprey, clutching a fish, pauses for a meal atop a metal structure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Two juvenile roseate spoonbills pause near a waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A pied-billed grebe paddles in one of the many waterways at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida....

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Mar 25, 2016

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A tricolored heron wades in a shallow waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s Kennedy...

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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: 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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Mar 25, 2016

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A black swallowtail butterfly enjoys a snack from a blooming lantana plant at Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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Mar 25, 2016

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Black skimmers fly just above the waterline as they hunt for fish at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A bald eagle soars away from a pine tree at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spaceport shares borders...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Thistle blooms provide a midday meal for a gulf fritillary butterfly at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A bald eagle surveys its surroundings from a high treetop at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spaceport...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A snowy egret focuses its attention on a potential meal swimming in a shallow waterway at Merritt Island National...

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Mar 25, 2016

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

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Mar 25, 2016

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From its perch high up in a pine tree at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, a bald eagle keeps a...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A bald eagle raises its wings in preparation for takeoff from its high perch in a pine tree at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

With its wings raised and talons extended, a bald eagle touches down on a high treetop at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Hawks
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Feb 7, 2018

Wildlife Photography - Hawks

A Red-shouldered hawk soars in clear skies above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border...

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Feb 9, 2007

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A pair of brown pelicans rest on a wall near the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The turn basin was...

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Feb 9, 2007

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White pelicans gather in the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building of NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The turn...

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Feb 9, 2007

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White pelicans form a line while swimming in the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building of NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Bunnies
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Bunnies

A rabbit sits in the underbrush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with the...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Alligators
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May 8, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Alligators

An alligator moves through a brackish waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Alligators
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Alligators

An alligator swims in a brackish waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with...

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

Creative Photography, Wildlife - Pigs

A wild pig crosses a roadway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 11, 2021. The center shares a border...

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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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