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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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Nov 2, 2011

Progress 45 approach for docking with ISS

ISS029-E-036162 (2 Nov. 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress M-07M (39P) Approach
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Sep 12, 2010

Progress M-07M (39P) Approach

ISS024-E-014243 (12 Sept. 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029822 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-128 Approach
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Aug 30, 2009

ISS during STS-128 Approach

S128-E-006630 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Progress 23 supply vehicle approach
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Oct 26, 2006

Progress 23 supply vehicle approach

ISS014-E-06544 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-133 Discovery during approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Discovery during approach

ISS026-E-030494 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the three main engines of the space shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-130 Approach
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Feb 10, 2010

ISS during STS-130 Approach

S130-E-006574 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-128 Approach
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Aug 30, 2009

ISS during STS-128 Approach

S128-E-006625 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P
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Oct 30, 2010

Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P

ISS025-E-010457 (30 Oct. 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-119 Approach
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Mar 17, 2009

ISS during STS-119 Approach

S119-E-006292 (17 March 2009) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a...

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NASA image: Progress M-07M (39P) Approach
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Sep 12, 2010

Progress M-07M (39P) Approach

ISS024-E-014239 (12 Sept. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, an unpiloted ISS Progress...

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NASA image: Progress M-11M/43P Approach
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Jun 23, 2011

Progress M-11M/43P Approach

ISS028-E-009387 (23 June 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-130 Approach
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Feb 10, 2010

ISS during STS-130 Approach

S130-E-006573 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-128 Approach
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Aug 30, 2009

ISS during STS-128 Approach

S128-E-006628 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Progress 23 supply vehicle approach
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Oct 26, 2006

Progress 23 supply vehicle approach

ISS014-E-06541 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-130 Approach
Image
Feb 10, 2010

ISS during STS-130 Approach

S130-E-006570 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 28 supply vehicle approach
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Feb 7, 2008

Progress 28 supply vehicle approach

ISS016-E-027820 (7 Feb. 2008) --- An unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station....

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029808 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured...

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NASA image: Progress 28 supply vehicle approach
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Feb 7, 2008

Progress 28 supply vehicle approach

ISS016-E-027815 (7 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029828 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Progress 38P Approach Second Attempt
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Jul 4, 2010

Progress 38P Approach Second Attempt

ISS024-E-007212 (4 July 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
Image
Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029805 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
Image
Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029807 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 approach to ISS
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Apr 24, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 approach to ISS

iss065e002856 (April 24, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour is pictured during its approach to the...

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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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