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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: Poindexter and Frick on docked Atlantis
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Feb 15, 2008

Poindexter and Frick on docked Atlantis

ISS016-E-029474 (15 Feb. 2008) --- The pilot and commander for STS-122 Atlantis' crew look out the starboard window...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Docking
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Mar 29, 2013

Expedition 35 Docking

Guests watch video of Expedition 35 Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov entering the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Docks to ISS
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Mar 27, 2009

Expedition 19 Docks to ISS

The crews of Expedition 18 and 19 are seen on a large TV screen in the Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev,...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Docks to ISS
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Jun 17, 2010

Expedition 24 Docks to ISS

The Soyuz TMA-19 nears its docking with the International Space Station (ISS) as seen in the video monitor at...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Docking
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Oct 1, 2009

Expedition 21 Docking

Anna-Marie Williams talks on the phone to her husband Expedition 21 with Flight Engineer Jeffrey N. Williams who is...

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NASA image: Soyuz 24S Docking
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Oct 9, 2010

Soyuz 24S Docking

ISS025-E-006765 (9 Oct. 2010) --- The Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Docks to ISS
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Mar 27, 2009

Expedition 19 Docks to ISS

Michelle Barratt wishes her husband, NASA Astronaut Michael Barratt, a happy wedding anniversary via phone to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Docking with ISS
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Jul 17, 2012

Expedition 32 Docking with ISS

Dina Pandya, Expedition 32 Flight Engineer Sunita Williams’ sister, says hello after her arrival to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 19, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking

NASA International Space Station Program Manager Kirk Shireman, right, speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Docks to ISS
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Jun 17, 2010

Expedition 24 Docks to ISS

Sherry Walker, second from right, speaks to her daughter NASA Flight Engineer and astronaut Shannon Walker after she...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Docking
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Oct 1, 2009

Expedition 21 Docking

The entire crew onboard the International Space Station (ISS) can be seen on the center screen of the Mission...

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NASA image: Progress 48P approaches for docking
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Oct 31, 2012

Progress 48P approaches for docking

ISS033-E-017626 (31 Oct. 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Docking
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Apr 3, 2010

Expedition 23 Docking

George Dyson, right, speaks to his wife NASA Flight Engineer Tracy Caldwell Dyson onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 48P approaches for docking
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Oct 31, 2012

Progress 48P approaches for docking

ISS033-E-016983 (31 Oct. 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS
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May 21, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS

S134-E-008186 (21 May 2011) --- The docked space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to ISS
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Feb 25, 2019

SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to ISS

This artist illustration shows the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docking to the International Space Station. SpaceX...

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NASA image: Whitson greets Frick after Docking
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Feb 9, 2008

Whitson greets Frick after Docking

S122-E-007029 (9 Feb. 2008) --- In a case of commander greets commander, astronauts Peggy Whitson of the...

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NASA image: Kaleri and Nespoli at the TORU Docking System
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Feb 21, 2011

Kaleri and Nespoli at the TORU Docking System

ISS026-E-027985 (21 Feb. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri (foreground) and European Space Agency...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS
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May 21, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS

S134-E-008222 (21 May 2011) --- The docked space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Usachev with docking probe in Destiny module
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May 30, 2001

Usachev with docking probe in Destiny module

ISS002-E-6576 (30 May 2001) --- Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, moves a docking...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS
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May 21, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS

S134-E-008198 (21 May 2011) --- The docked space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Progress 51P Approaches the SM for Docking
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Apr 26, 2013

Progress 51P Approaches the SM for Docking

ISS035-E-029729 (26 April 2013) --- As seen through one of the windows in the Zvezda Transfer Chamber (the aft...

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NASA image: Soyuz Spacecraft docked to the ISS during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Soyuz Spacecraft docked to the ISS during Joint Operations

S127-E-008664 (25 July 2009) --- The limb of Earth intersects one of two Soyuz spacecraft that are docked with the...

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NASA image: Solovyev and Budarin prepare to close hatch to docking module
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Jul 22, 1995

Solovyev and Budarin prepare to close hatch to docking module

View of the Mir 19 commander Anatoly Solovyev and flight engineer Nikolai Budarin preparing to close the hatch to...

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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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