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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 17, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Enroute for docking, the 16-foot-long Russian docking compartment Pirs (the Russian word for pier) approaches the...

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NASA image: Docked Progress Spacecraft
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Jul 19, 2016

Docked Progress Spacecraft

View of the Progress 64P spacecraft docked to Pirs Docking Compartment (DC1), taken against a backdrop of Earth and...

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NASA image: Cuba, The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands
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Jan 4, 2019

Cuba, The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands

iss058e002206 (Jan. 5, 2018) --- Portions of Cuba, The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands are viewed from the...

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NASA image: iss048e045888
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Jul 29, 2016

iss048e045888

iss048e045888 (07/29/2016) --- The visual scope looking down at the Pirs docking compartment on the Russian segment...

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NASA image: Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 42
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Jun 17, 2014

Russian ORLAN space suits ready for EVA 42

Photographic documentation of Russian ORLAN space suits in the Pirs Docking Compartment (DC1) ready for EVA 38 as...

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NASA image: Russian/German TEKh-20 Plasma Crystal-3 Plus (PK-3+) experiment payload
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Jul 8, 2009

Russian/German TEKh-20 Plasma Crystal-3 Plus (PK-3+) experiment payload

ISS020-E-017914 (8 July 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 20 commander, is pictured in the Pirs...

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NASA image: iss063e054160
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Jul 23, 2020

iss063e054160

iss063e055171 (July 23, 2020) --- Russia's Progress 76 resupply ship, packed with nearly three tons of food, fuel...

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NASA image: Johnson in the Pirs DC 1 during Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Johnson in the Pirs DC 1 during Joint Operations

S123-E-008341 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, STS-123 pilot, is pictured in the Pirs Docking...

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NASA image: iss063e025865
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Jun 10, 2020

iss063e025865

iss063e025865 (June 10, 2020) --- Russia's Progress 74 cargo craft is pictured docked to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss064e033797
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Feb 17, 2021

iss064e033797

iss064e033797 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS
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Apr 9, 2002

View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

STS110-E-5149 (9 April 2002) --- Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS
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Apr 9, 2002

View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

STS110-E-5151 (9 April 2002) --- Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and...

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NASA image: iss063e057759
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Jul 23, 2020

iss063e057759

iss063e055759 (July 23, 2020) --- Russia's Progress 76 resupply ship, packed with nearly three tons of food, fuel...

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NASA image: Foreman moves through Pirs DC 1 hatch during Joint Operations
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Mar 23, 2008

Foreman moves through Pirs DC 1 hatch during Joint Operations

S123-E-008683 (23 March 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-123 mission specialist, moves through a hatch in the...

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NASA image: iss063e020620
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May 29, 2020

iss063e020620

iss063e020620 (May 29, 2020) --- This view of the International Space Station looks toward the aft end of the...

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NASA image: Forrester in DC1
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Sep 5, 2009

Forrester in DC1

S128-E-007663 (5 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, is pictured in the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 23, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-017086 (23 June 2014) --- This nighttime view, featuring the ISS Progress 55 resupply vehicle docked to the...

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NASA image: Earth observation
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Mar 5, 2018

Earth observation

iss055e000908 (March 5, 2018) --- Russia's Progress 68 resupply ship is pictured docked to the Pirs docking...

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NASA image: Soyuz during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21
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Dec 23, 2008

Soyuz during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21

ISS018-E-014423 (23 Dec. 2008) --- The Progress 31 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment...

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NASA image: iss051e031894
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May 1, 2017

iss051e031894

iss051e031894 (May 1, 2017) --- The Progress 66 cargo craft is seen docked to the Pirs docking compartment as the...

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NASA image: iss063e066603
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Aug 6, 2020

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iss063e066603 (Aug. 6, 2020) --- The International Space Station soars into an orbital sunset over the Atlantic...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 15, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-014004 (15 Dec. 2008) --- The Progress 31 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS
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Apr 9, 2002

View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

STS110-E-5152 (9 April 2002) --- Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and...

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NASA image: iss064e033785
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Feb 17, 2021

iss064e033785

iss064e033785 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its...

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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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