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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: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Experiments with colloidal solutions of plastic microspheres suspended in a liquid serve as models of how molecules...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-129 CDT Hobaugh works on the Middeck
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Nov 20, 2009

STS-129 CDT Hobaugh works on the Middeck

S129-E-007126 (20 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-129 commander, uses a communication system on the...

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NASA image: A Slow-moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States
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Aug 30, 2012

A Slow-moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States

Strong tropical storm Isaac continues to create havoc across the Gulf Coast, from eastern Texas to Florida. This...

JPL
NASA image: View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15
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Aug 5, 2007

View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-20209 (5 Aug. 2007) --- An unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station....

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007009 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, prepares to open the hatch...

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NASA image: Flight Engineer Pettit and Commander Bowersox work in tandem on a session of EVA
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Apr 8, 2003

Flight Engineer Pettit and Commander Bowersox work in tandem on a session of EVA

ISS006-E-46368 (8 April 2003) --- Astronauts Donald R. Pettit (left), Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, and...

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NASA image: View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15
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Aug 5, 2007

View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-20207 (5 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007008 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (right), STS-128 commander; and Patrick Forrester, mission...

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NASA image: View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15
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Aug 5, 2007

View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-20208 (5 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15
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Aug 5, 2007

View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-20680 (5 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007010 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (bottom), STS-128 commander; John “Danny” Olivas (right)...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015832 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured over clouds prior to a perfect docking...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015831 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured prior to a perfect docking with the...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015830 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured prior to a perfect docking with the...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015833 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured over clouds prior to a perfect docking...

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NASA image: Progress 12P approaching ISS
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Aug 31, 2003

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13811 (30 August 2003) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers
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May 29, 2009

Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers

ISS020-E-005055 (29 May 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 19/20 commander, welcomes cosmonaut...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 15 FE Anderson inside a Soyuz Spacecraft
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Sep 27, 2007

View of Expedition 15 FE Anderson inside a Soyuz Spacecraft

ISS015-E-31331 (27 Sept. 2007) --- Attired in a Russian Sokol launch and entry suit, astronaut Clay Anderson,...

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NASA image: Progress 22P approaches the ISS during Expedition 13
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Jun 26, 2006

Progress 22P approaches the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-42970 (26 June 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 15 CDR Yurchikhin inside a Soyuz Spacecraft
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Sep 27, 2007

View of Expedition 15 CDR Yurchikhin inside a Soyuz Spacecraft

ISS015-E-31323 (27 Sept. 2007) --- Attired in a Russian Sokol launch and entry suit, cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin,...

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NASA image: Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers
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May 29, 2009

Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers

ISS020-E-005049 (29 May 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: The Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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May 28, 2009

The Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

ISS019-E-021378 (29 May 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Progress 21 approaches the ISS during Expedition 13
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Apr 26, 2006

Progress 21 approaches the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-10099 (26 April 2006) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and airglow, an unpiloted Progress supply...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying
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May 29, 2009

Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying

ISS019-E-022039 (29 May 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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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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