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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.

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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: Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22
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Dec 22, 2009

Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-014319 (22 Dec. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as seen through a Flight Deck Window during Approach
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May 18, 2011

View of the ISS as seen through a Flight Deck Window during Approach

S134-E-007036 (18 May 2011) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-134...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22
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Dec 22, 2009

Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-014343 (22 Dec. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Space X-4 Dragon commercial cargo approaches the ISS
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Sep 23, 2014

Space X-4 Dragon commercial cargo approaches the ISS

ISS041-E-020882 (23 Sept. 2014) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis on approach for docking to the ISS during STS-110 and Expedition Four
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Apr 10, 2002

Shuttle Atlantis on approach for docking to the ISS during STS-110 and Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9944 (10 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis prepares to dock with the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006296 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006295 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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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-16521 (9 October 2002) --- Backdropped against a blue and white Earth, this view of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022362 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032577 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22
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Dec 22, 2009

Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-014370 (22 Dec. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48788 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006355 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this...

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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-16516 (9 October 2002) --- Backdropped against a blue and white Earth, this view of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22
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Dec 22, 2009

Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-014302 (22 Dec. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022356 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48791 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22
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Dec 22, 2009

Soyuz TMA-17 Spacecraft approaching the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-014350 (22 Dec. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032598 (12 March 2008) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station during...

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NASA image: View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15
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Aug 5, 2007

View of Progress Spacecraft on approach the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-20207 (5 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: ISS during approach of the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 11, 2006

ISS during approach of the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S115-E-05423 (11 Sept. 2006) --- An astronaut onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis took this photo of the...

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NASA image: STS-115 Commander Jett on the FD of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it approaches the ISS
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Sep 11, 2006

STS-115 Commander Jett on the FD of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it approaches the ISS

S115-E-05352 (11 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-115 commander, sits in the port seat on the flight...

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Oct 14, 2008

Soyuz TMA-13 (17S) approach to the ISS during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-019541 (14 Oct. 2008) --- The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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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-16529 (9 October 2002) --- The forward section of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by an...

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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.
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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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