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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.

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: STS-113 orbiter Endeavor approaching for docking with ISS
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Nov 25, 2002

STS-113 orbiter Endeavor approaching for docking with ISS

ISS005-E-21502 (25 November 2002) --- This medium close-up view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay was...

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NASA image: ISS during approach by STS-104 orbiter Atlantis
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Jul 14, 2001

ISS during approach by STS-104 orbiter Atlantis

STS104-E-5040 (14 July 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) almost fills this digital still camera's...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS
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Mar 27, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-005704 (27 March 2014) --- A view from the International Space Station shows the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS
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Mar 27, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-005632 (27 March 2014) --- A distant view from the International Space Station shows the Soyuz TMA-12M...

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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-002641 (25 Sept. 2013) --- The Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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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-006405 (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-035045 (25 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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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-035041 (25 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS
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Mar 27, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-005700 (27 March 2014) --- A view from the International Space Station shows the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft...

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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-006402 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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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-009839 (30 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, 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-175090 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach
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Nov 16, 2008

View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach

S126-E-006923 (16 Nov. 2008) --- As the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station approached each...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18/22S on approach to the ISS
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Apr 4, 2010

Soyuz TMA-18/22S on approach to the ISS

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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: 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-044509 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis 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: 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-174978 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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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-044528 (16 May 2010) --- Flying above coastal dunes along the Brazilian coast, the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz TMA-11 on approach to the ISS
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Oct 11, 2009

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

ISS021-E-005132 (11 Oct. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft departs from...

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NASA image: Soyuz on approach to the ISS during Expedition 13
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Sep 20, 2006

Soyuz on approach to the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-82936 (20 Sept. 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft approaches the...

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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-002663 (25 Sept. 2013) --- The Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft approaches the ISS during Expedition 15
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May 15, 2007

Progress Spacecraft approaches the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08017 (15 May 2007) --- 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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