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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.

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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: View of ISS taken from Endeavour on Approach
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May 18, 2011

View of ISS taken from Endeavour on Approach

S134-E-006921 (18 May 2011) --- One of the crew members aboard the space shuttle Endeavour photographed this scene...

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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-015828 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen over the Bahamas prior to a perfect docking...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008681 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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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-015832 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured over clouds prior to a perfect docking...

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NASA image: View of the STS-98 orbiter Atlantis on approach to ISS
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Feb 9, 2001

View of the STS-98 orbiter Atlantis on approach to ISS

ISS001-E-6128 (9 February 2001) --- Atlantis was photographed from the International Space Station (ISS) prior to...

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NASA image: Progress 22P approaches the ISS during Expedition 13
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Jun 26, 2006

Progress 22P approaches the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-42970 (26 June 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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

STS-132 Atlantis during RPM on Approach to ISS

ISS023-E-044648 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-175120 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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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-015819 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen over the Bahamas prior to a perfect docking...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-129 Approach
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Nov 18, 2009

View of ISS taken during the STS-129 Approach

S129-E-006396 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-14M (40S) approaching the ISS
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Sep 25, 2014

Soyuz TMA-14M (40S) approaching the ISS

ISS041-E-035069 (25 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174974 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174970 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: Progress 352 approaches the ISS during Expedition 10
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Mar 2, 2005

Progress 352 approaches the ISS during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-19144 (2 March 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, an unpiloted...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach
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Nov 30, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach

ISS018-E-009712 (30 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, uses a still camera at a...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008676 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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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-044490 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach
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Nov 30, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach

ISS018-E-009713 (30 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft approach to ISS
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Sep 25, 2013

Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft approach to ISS

ISS037-E-002661 (25 Sept. 2013) --- The Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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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-010655 (17 Dec. 2010) --- The Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach
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Nov 30, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach

ISS018-E-009880 (30 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174985 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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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-010647 (17 Dec. 2010) --- The Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Cygnus OA-4 Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Dec 9, 2015

Cygnus OA-4 Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS045e176110 (12/09/2015) --- Using the International Space Station’s robotic arm, Canadarm2 (right) NASA Flight...

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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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