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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: iss065e155190
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Jul 2, 2021

iss065e155190

iss065e155190 (July 2, 2021) --- Russia's ISS Progress 78 resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss064e033797
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Feb 17, 2021

iss064e033797

iss064e033797 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its...

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NASA image: jsc2014e005985
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Jan 12, 2014

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DATE: 1-12-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: Expedition 38 flight controllers during Orbital...

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NASA image: jsc2014e005997
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Jan 12, 2014

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DATE: 1-12-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: Expedition 38 flight controllers during Orbital...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 15, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: jsc2014e005929
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Jan 12, 2014

jsc2014e005929

DATE: 1-12-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: Expedition 38 flight controllers during Orbital...

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NASA image: jsc2014e005996
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Jan 12, 2014

jsc2014e005996

DATE: 1-12-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: Expedition 38 flight controllers during Orbital...

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NASA image: iss064e033785
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Feb 17, 2021

iss064e033785

iss064e033785 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its...

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NASA image: Krikalev in Zvezda module prior to docking of STS-114
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Jul 27, 2005

Krikalev in Zvezda module prior to docking of STS-114

ISS011-E-11009 (28 July 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev of Russia's Federal Space Agency, Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 20, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: jsc2014e005970
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Jan 12, 2014

jsc2014e005970

DATE: 1-12-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: Expedition 38 flight controllers during Orbital...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 12, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a view of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it approaches the International Space Station (ISS) during the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Falcon 9
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Falcon 9

This graphic details the makeup of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 is the launch vehicle SpaceX uses for all...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon

This graphic details the makeup of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. Crew Dragon is used for all crewed SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon

This graphic details the makeup of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. Crew Dragon is used for all crewed SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Launch
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Launch

This graphic details launch operations for SpaceX missions to the International Space Station. SpaceX is one of two...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Return to Earth
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Return to Earth

This graphic details return operations for SpaceX missions to the International Space Station. SpaceX is one of two...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz TMA-11 on approach to the ISS
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Oct 12, 2007

View of the Soyuz TMA-11 on approach to the ISS

ISS015-E-34473 (12 Oct. 2007) --- The Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) approaches the International Space Station, carrying NASA...

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NASA image: Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044479 (16 May 2010) ?-- Backdropped against the Andes Mountains near the border of Argentina and Chile,...

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NASA image: Discovery on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-020875 (7 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station (out of frame)...

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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-015838 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured over clouds prior to a perfect docking...

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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: Soyuz TMA-20 Spacecraft approaches the ISS
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Dec 17, 2010

Soyuz TMA-20 Spacecraft approaches the ISS

ISS026-E-010649 (17 Dec. 2010) --- The Soyuz TMA-20 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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