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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: Progress 42P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 29, 2011

Progress 42P on approach to the ISS

ISS027-E-018192 (29 April 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Progress approaching the ISS
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Apr 22, 2012

Unpiloted Progress approaching the ISS

ISS030-E-241405 (22 April 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 48P approaches for docking
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Oct 31, 2012

Progress 48P approaches for docking

ISS033-E-016983 (31 Oct. 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-119 Approach OPS
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Mar 17, 2009

STS-119 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-042094 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: STS-119 Approach OPS
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Mar 17, 2009

STS-119 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-042080 (17 March 2009) --- Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: ATV 2 Approach
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Feb 24, 2011

ATV 2 Approach

ISS026-E-029442 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the European Space...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS
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Sep 11, 2006

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS

ISS013-E-80625 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This overhead image of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, recorded by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Imminent Approach to Dione
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Aug 20, 2015

Imminent Approach to Dione

This view from NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward Saturn icy moon Dione, with giant Saturn and its rings in the...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5068 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5071 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010428 (27 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010430 (27 July 2012) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010758 (27 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010399 (27 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010392 (27 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: Approaching Jupiter
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May 5, 2017

Approaching Jupiter

This enhanced color view of Jupiter's south pole was created by citizen scientist Gabriel Fiset using data from the...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010386 (27 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010819 (27 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Satellite Captures Venus Transit Approach -- Bigger, Better!
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Satellite Captures Venus Transit Approach -- Bigger, Better!

NASA image captured June 5, 2012. On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of one of the rarest predictable solar...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018081 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018060 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018070 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018074 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018069 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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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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