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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.

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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: ESA Albert Einstein ATV-4 during approach
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Jun 15, 2013

ESA Albert Einstein ATV-4 during approach

ISS036-E-007858 (15 June 2013) --- The European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) “Albert...

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NASA image: Soyuz Spacecraft - 63S Crew Approach to the ISS
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Oct 14, 2020

Soyuz Spacecraft - 63S Crew Approach to the ISS

iss063e107170 (Oct. 14, 2020) --- The Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft, with Expedition 64 crew members Kate Rubins of NASA...

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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-044616 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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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

iss072e005702 (Sept. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and...

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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

iss072e005747 (Sept. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and...

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NASA image: Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS
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May 31, 2020

Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS

iss063e021563 (May 31, 2020) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program were...

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NASA image: Approach  of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 10, 2012

Approach of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-011551 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft makes its relative approach to the...

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NASA image: Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking
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Apr 21, 2001

Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking

ISS02-E-5793 (21 April 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, with six astronauts and a cosmonaut onboard,...

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NASA image: ESA Albert Einstein ATV-4 during approach
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Jun 15, 2013

ESA Albert Einstein ATV-4 during approach

ISS036-E-007856 (15 June 2013) --- The European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) “Albert...

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NASA image: Wakata in the Cupola during Dragon Spacecraft Approach
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Apr 20, 2014

Wakata in the Cupola during Dragon Spacecraft Approach

ISS039-E-013576 (20 April 2014) --- Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon Freedom approaches the station above Canada
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Sep 29, 2024

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom approaches the station above Canada

iss072e004108 (Sept. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and...

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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-022377 (7 April 2010) --- The three main engines of space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image...

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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-022374 (7 April 2010) --- The underside of space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed...

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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-044652 (16 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking
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Apr 21, 2001

Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking

ISS02-E-5821 (21 April 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, with six astronauts and a cosmonaut onboard,...

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NASA image: Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking
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Apr 21, 2001

Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking

ISS02-E-5823 (21 April 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, with six astronauts and a cosmonaut onboard,...

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NASA image: Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS
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May 31, 2020

Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS

iss063e021460 (May 31, 2020) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program were...

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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-044493 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: Cassidy and Nyberg in Cupola during HTV-4 approach
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Aug 8, 2013

Cassidy and Nyberg in Cupola during HTV-4 approach

ISS036-E-029739 (9 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Karen Nyberg, both Expedition 36 flight...

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NASA image: Kuipers and Kononenko during ATV Approach and Docking
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Mar 28, 2012

Kuipers and Kononenko during ATV Approach and Docking

ISS030-E-177327 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers and Russian cosmonaut Oleg...

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NASA image: Approach  of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 10, 2012

Approach of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-011355 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft makes its relative approach to the...

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NASA image: Approach  of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 10, 2012

Approach of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-011397 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft makes its relative approach to the...

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NASA image: Soyuz Spacecraft - 63S Crew Approach to the ISS
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Oct 14, 2020

Soyuz Spacecraft - 63S Crew Approach to the ISS

iss063e107241 (Oct. 14, 2020) --- The Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft, with Expedition 64 crew members Kate Rubins of NASA...

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NASA image: Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking
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Apr 21, 2001

Approach view of STS-100 Endeavour prior to docking

ISS02-E-5827 (21 April 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, with six astronauts and a cosmonaut onboard,...

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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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