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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: Mir 21 and 22 cosmonauts and astronauts portraits and Russian training views
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Dec 11, 1995

Mir 21 and 22 cosmonauts and astronauts portraits and Russian training views

S95-21468 (August 1995) --- Portrait of astronaut John E. Blaha, who will go into space in 1996 to spend time aboard...

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NASA image: Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking
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Feb 18, 1997

Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking

STS081-330-002 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As seen from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, this 35mm frame affords a full view of...

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NASA image: MS Thomas wears a Sokol spacesuit on the Mir Space Station
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Mar 3, 1998

MS Thomas wears a Sokol spacesuit on the Mir Space Station

S89-E-5215 (25 Jan 1998) --- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas dons the Sokol spacesuit of David A. Wolf, who has been...

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NASA image: Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking
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Jan 20, 1997

Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking

STS081-736-034 (14 Jan 1997) --- This 70mm frame affords a full view of Russia?s Mir Space Station complex during...

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NASA image: Mir 22 and STS-81 crews gather after rendezvous and docking
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Jan 15, 1997

Mir 22 and STS-81 crews gather after rendezvous and docking

STS081-E-5424 (15 Jan. 1997) --- Left to right, cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun, Mir-22 mission commander; and astronauts...

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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: Views of the Mir Space Station during rendezvous
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May 16, 1997

Views of the Mir Space Station during rendezvous

STS084-350-001 (15-24 May 1997) --- Several hundred feet away, Russia's Mir Space Station moves closer and closer to...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 19, 1996

Mir space station as seen from shuttle Atlantis

STS79-E-5065 (19 September 1996) --- As seen from the Space Shuttle Atlantis' flight deck, backdropped against Cook...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts and Mir cosmonauts team portrait
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Jun 17, 1994

STS-71 astronauts and Mir cosmonauts team portrait

S94-35069 (17 June 1994) --- Crew members for the joint Space Shuttle/Mir missions pose for a team portrait in the...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station
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Sep 22, 2009

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

STS089-346-007 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- After several days of joint activities between NASA astronauts and Russian...

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NASA image: Views of the Mir Space Station during rendezvous
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May 16, 1997

Views of the Mir Space Station during rendezvous

STS084-350-023 (15-24 May 1997) --- A Space Shuttle point-of-view frame showing the docking port and target during...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station
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Jul 24, 2012

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

STS089-346-023 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- After several days of joint activities between NASA astronauts and Russian...

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NASA image: STS-79 and Mir 22 crew share a barbecue dinner on the middeck
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Sep 21, 1996

STS-79 and Mir 22 crew share a barbecue dinner on the middeck

STS79-E-5240 (21 September 1996) --- Cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun (left), Mir-22 commander, and astronaut John E....

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen after undocking from the shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 24, 1996

Mir space station as seen after undocking from the shuttle Atlantis

STS79-E-5355 (16-26 September 1996) --- Several minutes later, the STS-79 astronauts enjoyed this view of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt and Mir 22 commander pose for photo on flight deck
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Sep 21, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt and Mir 22 commander pose for photo on flight deck

STS79-E-5192 (21 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, pilot, talks about shared chores with cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt hands water transfer bag to Mir 22 commander on middeck
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Sep 21, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt hands water transfer bag to Mir 22 commander on middeck

STS79-E-5193 (21 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-79 pilot, and cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun,...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen after undocking from the shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 24, 1996

Mir space station as seen after undocking from the shuttle Atlantis

STS79-E-5327 (24 September 1996) --- Russia's Mir Space Station, as seen in this Electronic Still Camera (ESC) photo...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts and cosmonauts answer questions from the press
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Jun 16, 1994

STS-71 astronauts and cosmonauts answer questions from the press

Crew members for the joint Space Shuttle / Mir mission field questions from the press at JSC. Left to right are...

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NASA image: STS-81 Cmdr and MS Ivins with Mir 22 Cmdr review transfer checklists
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Feb 21, 1997

STS-81 Cmdr and MS Ivins with Mir 22 Cmdr review transfer checklists

STS081-357-020 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, STS-81 mission specialist, compares notes with...

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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: Crew portrait of the STS-81 and Mir 22 crew on Atlantis
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Jan 17, 1997

Crew portrait of the STS-81 and Mir 22 crew on Atlantis

STS081-E-05535 (17 Jan. 1997) --- Seven NASA astronauts and two Russian cosmonauts take a break from busy...

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NASA image: STS-71 crew insignia
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Apr 1, 1995

STS-71 crew insignia

STS071-S-001 (April 1995) --- The STS-71 crew patch design depicts the orbiter Atlantis in the process of the first...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 17, 1995

Mir space station as seen from shuttle Atlantis

STS074-718-056 (12-20 Nov 1995) --- As photographed from the overhead Windows on the aft flight deck of the docked...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1195
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Aug 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Discovery (shown here) has been inactive since its last mission that ended Aug. 22,...

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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.
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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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