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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: Portrait of the Mir 23 crew in the Base Block
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Feb 26, 1997

Portrait of the Mir 23 crew in the Base Block

NM23-48-003 (29 April 1997) --- Cosmonaut Vasili V. Tsibliyev, Mir-23 commander, operates at the end of the Russian...

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NASA image: Lineger and Tsibliev during EVA outside Mir Space Station
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Apr 29, 1997

Lineger and Tsibliev during EVA outside Mir Space Station

NM23-48-009 (29 April 1997) --- United States astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, cosmonaut guest researcher, works outside...

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NASA image: Lineger and Tsibliev during EVA outside Mir Space Station
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Apr 29, 1997

Lineger and Tsibliev during EVA outside Mir Space Station

NM23-48-009 (29 April 1997) --- United States astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, cosmonaut guest researcher, works outside...

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NASA image: Shared meal between STS-84 and Mir 23 crews
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Jun 23, 1997

Shared meal between STS-84 and Mir 23 crews

STS084-360-010 (15-24 May 1997) --- On Russia's Mir Space Station's Base Block, Mir-23 flight engineer Aleksandr I....

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NASA image: Final crew portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crew in the Spacehab
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May 22, 1997

Final crew portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crew in the Spacehab

STS084-380-019 (15-24 May 1997) --- In the last minutes of joint activity between the STS-84 and Russian Space...

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NASA image: STS-84 and Mir 23 crewmembers exchange gifts during meal after docking
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May 17, 1997

STS-84 and Mir 23 crewmembers exchange gifts during meal after docking

STS084-377-026 (15-24 May 1997) --- Cosmonaut Elena V. Kondakova opens a gift box and a number of tiny chocolate...

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NASA image: STS-84 and Mir 23 crewmembers exchange gifts during welcome ceremony after docking
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May 17, 1997

STS-84 and Mir 23 crewmembers exchange gifts during welcome ceremony after docking

STS084-376-005 (15-24 May 1997) --- Onboard the Core Module of Russia's Mir Space Station, the American Space...

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NASA image: Group portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crewmembers in the Spacehab
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Jun 24, 1997

Group portrait of STS-84 and Mir 23 crewmembers in the Spacehab

STS084-366-015 (15-24 May 1997) --- Crewmembers from Mir-23 and STS-84 assemble for a group portrait onboard the...

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NASA image: STS-84 and Mir 23 crews take portraits in the Spacehab
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May 20, 1997

STS-84 and Mir 23 crews take portraits in the Spacehab

STS084-704-015 (15-24 May 1997) --- Crewmembers from Mir-23 and STS-84 assemble for a group portrait onboard the...

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NASA image: View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station
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Mar 23, 1996

View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station

NM21-724-042 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against a "floor" of clouds, this view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station survey views taken during STS-76 mission
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Mar 25, 1996

Mir Space Station survey views taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-708-038 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- The crew took this 70mm picture of Russia's Mir Space Station over...

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NASA image: View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station
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Mar 23, 1996

View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station

NM21-727-030 (23 March 1996) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was taken by the two Mir-21 cosmonaut crew...

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NASA image: Departure of the STS-76 shuttle Atlantis
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Mar 23, 1996

Departure of the STS-76 shuttle Atlantis

NM21-396-024 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space the Space Shuttle Atlantis was taken by...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station survey pre- and post-docking during STS-76 mission
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Mar 24, 1996

Mir Space Station survey pre- and post-docking during STS-76 mission

STS076-705-019 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space, Russia's Mir Space Station is seen...

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NASA image: Lazutkin conducts transfer ops in the Mir Space Station Base Block
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Jun 2, 1997

Lazutkin conducts transfer ops in the Mir Space Station Base Block

STS084-305-031 (15-24 May 1997) --- Onboard the Russia's Mir Space Station Base Block, cosmonaut Aleksandr I....

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NASA image: Mir 21 crew portraits
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Jul 14, 1995

Mir 21 crew portraits

S95-16674 (14 July 1995) --- On the left is the Mir-21 crew consisting of cosmonaut Yuriy V. Usachov (standing),...

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NASA image: Mir 22 crew in-flight portrait
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Sep 23, 1996

Mir 22 crew in-flight portrait

STS79-E-5294 (23 September 1996) --- Left to right, cosmonaut Aleksandr Y. Kaleri, Mir-22 flight engineer; astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc720
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Apr 28, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale, who will become the fifth U.S. astronaut to live and work on the Russian...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station
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Apr 29, 1996

Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station

STS076-461-014 (22-31 March 1996) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Mir-21 flight engineer, reflects on his mission...

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NASA image: Various candid views of STS-84 crew after hatch opening
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May 17, 1997

Various candid views of STS-84 crew after hatch opening

STS084-379-034 (15-24 May 1997) --- Two mission commanders greet and shake hands moments after hatch-opening on...

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NASA image: Documentation of logistics transfer from shuttle Spacehab
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Apr 24, 1996

Documentation of logistics transfer from shuttle Spacehab

STS076-345-019 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- Onboard the Spacehab Module in the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: STS-79 commander at entrance to docking module
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Sep 23, 1996

STS-79 commander at entrance to docking module

STS79-E-5300 (23 September 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy (foreground), STS-79 commander, bids farewell to...

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NASA image: Interior views of the Mir Space Station
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Jun 2, 1997

Interior views of the Mir Space Station

STS084-305-018 (15-24 May 1997) --- As seen from the docked Soyuz hatchway, this 35mm view shows the interior of a...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission
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Mar 28, 1996

Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-736-017 (22-31 March 1996) --- Southern Florida and the Atlantic coast form the backdrop for this picture...

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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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