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

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018078 (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-018056 (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-018072 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-118 Approach
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Aug 10, 2007

View of ISS taken during the STS-118 Approach

S118-E-05968 (10 Aug. 2007) --- A crewmember on the Space Shuttle Endeavour took this picture as the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Spacex 14 Dragon spacecraft approach for docking
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Apr 4, 2018

Spacex 14 Dragon spacecraft approach for docking

iss055e009959 (April 4, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station before...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 6, 2024

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Approaches the International Space Station

iss071e170983 (June 6, 2024) -- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams...

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NASA image: Flight Day 10: Orion Approaches the Moon
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 10: Orion Approaches the Moon

art001m1203391618 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion approached the Moon ahead of the return powered flyby burn...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon Freedom approaches the International Space Station
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Sep 29, 2024

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom approaches the International Space Station

iss072e004110 (Sept. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 2, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0422191 (Aug. 2, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA's Crew-11 mission approaches the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 2, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0422195 (Aug. 2, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA's Crew-11 mission approaches the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon Freedom approaches the International Space Station
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Sep 29, 2024

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom approaches the International Space Station

iss072e005655 (Sept. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and...

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NASA image: MarCO-B (Wall-E) approaches Mars
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Dec 7, 2018

MarCO-B (Wall-E) approaches Mars

MarCO-B, one of the experimental Mars Cube One (MarCO) CubeSats, took these images as it approached Mars from about...

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NASA image: Approach of Asteroid 2012 DA14 from Samford Valley Observatory
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Feb 15, 2013

Approach of Asteroid 2012 DA14 from Samford Valley Observatory

This frame from a movie from the Samford Valley Observatory in Brisbane, Australia, shows the progress of asteroid...

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NASA image: Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach
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Feb 15, 2013

Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach

This frame from a movie shows the asteroid 2012 DA14 flying safely by Earth, as seen by the Gingin Observatory in...

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NASA image: Curiosity View From Before Final Approach to The Kimberley Waypoint
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Apr 3, 2014

Curiosity View From Before Final Approach to The Kimberley Waypoint

This view from NASA Curiosity Mars rover was taken the day before the rover final approach drive to the

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NASA image: Further Storm Approaches Western Europe
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Dec 8, 2017

Further Storm Approaches Western Europe

This composite image shows the weather situation over Europe at 12:00 UTC on 13 February 2014. The image is composed...

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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: Progress 37P on approach to the ISS
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May 1, 2010

Progress 37P on approach to the ISS

ISS023-E-030563 (1 May 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13808 (30 August 2003) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Progress 37P on approach to the ISS
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May 1, 2010

Progress 37P on approach to the ISS

ISS023-E-030552 (1 May 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 37P on approach to the ISS
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May 1, 2010

Progress 37P on approach to the ISS

ISS023-E-030578 (1 May 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress Resupply Vehicle approach
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Jan 28, 2012

Progress Resupply Vehicle approach

ISS030-E-050933 (27 Jan. 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov (left) and Oleg Kononenko (partially...

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NASA image: Progress 37P on approach to the ISS
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May 1, 2010

Progress 37P on approach to the ISS

ISS023-E-030445 (1 May 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13803 (30 August 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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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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