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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: 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: iss065e012810
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May 3, 2021

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iss065e012810 (May 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough is pictured inside...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Pilot Johnson working on the Flight Deck
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May 18, 2011

View of STS-134 Pilot Johnson working on the Flight Deck

S134-E-006882 (18 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg H. Johnson, STS-134 pilot, occupies his station on the forward...

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NASA image: Malenchenko and Whitson during docking procedures for Progress 27P Spacecraft
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Dec 26, 2007

Malenchenko and Whitson during docking procedures for Progress 27P Spacecraft

ISS016-E-020542 (26 Dec. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Peggy A. Whitson (right), Expedition 16 commander, and cosmonaut...

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NASA image: View of ISS as seen from the Shuttle Endeavour during Approach
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May 18, 2011

View of ISS as seen from the Shuttle Endeavour during Approach

S134-E-007065 (18 May 2011) --- A portion of the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five
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Oct 9, 2002

Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-16514 (9 October 2002) --- The forward section and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Atlantis were...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield cleans an overhead window on the aft flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

MS Hadfield cleans an overhead window on the aft flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5135 (21 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) wipes clean one of...

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
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Mar 16, 1966

Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft

S66-25774 (16 March 1966) --- The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft during rendezvous...

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NASA image: Cygnus capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus capture

NASA astronaut Steve Swanson (left), Expedition 40 commander; and European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst,...

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NASA image: Samokutyaev and Kondratyev in the SM during Progress 42P Docking
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Apr 29, 2011

Samokutyaev and Kondratyev in the SM during Progress 42P Docking

ISS027-E-019162 (29 April 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Alexander Samokutyaev (foreground), Expedition 27 flight...

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NASA image: Cassidy uses Laser Ranging Device in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Cassidy uses Laser Ranging Device in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006645 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, on Endeavour's flight...

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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-030513 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Atlantis appears very...

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NASA image: Malenchenko during Soyuz TMA-06M docking
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Oct 25, 2012

Malenchenko during Soyuz TMA-06M docking

ISS033-E-016098 (25 Oct. 2012) --- In the Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 33...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - LIFTOFF - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE
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Sep 12, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - LIFTOFF - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE

S66-50784 (12 Sept. 1966) --- An Agena Target Docking Vehicle atop its Atlas launch vehicle was launched from the...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-027441 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft is photographed by an...

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NASA image: STS-109 PLT Carey and MS Currie on forward flight deck
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Mar 3, 2002

STS-109 PLT Carey and MS Currie on forward flight deck

STS109-346-004 (3 March 2002) --- Astronauts Duane G. Carey (left) and Nancy J. Currie, STS-109 pilot and mission...

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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-030516 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Atlantis appears very...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021319 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-132 Approach
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May 16, 2010

ISS during STS-132 Approach

S132-E-007800 (16 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Astronaut Mike Fossum
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Sep 15, 2010

Expedition 28 JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Astronaut Mike Fossum

Expedition 28 JAXA Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Astronaut Mike Fossum during FF RNDZ ADV 4 training. Training...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013E47326 (06 July 2006) -- View of the Orbiter Discovery nosecap as imaged during the mapping sequence performed...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 16, 1966

Early Rockets

A Titan booster launched the Gemini 8 spacecraft on March 16, 1966 from launch complex 19 Cape Kennedy, Florida. The...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05447 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, uses a handheld laser...

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NASA image: Discovery on Approach to the ISS
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery on Approach to the ISS

ISS023-E-020915 (7 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station are in the midst...

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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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