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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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NASA image: Phillips with probe-and-cone docking mechanism (StM) in the Zvezda module
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Jun 19, 2005

Phillips with probe-and-cone docking mechanism (StM) in the Zvezda module

ISS011-E-09205 (19 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 crew ship is pictured docked to the Prichal module
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May 15, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 crew ship is pictured docked to the Prichal module

iss073e0075996 (May 15, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 crew ship is pictured docked to the International Space Station's...

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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-48780 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies near the International Space Station for docking...

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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-48787 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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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-48763 (6 July 2006) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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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-48767 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies a short distance from the International Space...

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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-48775 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station
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Jun 28, 1995

Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station

NM18-309-021 (28 June 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis orbits Earth at a point above Uzbekistan and the southern...

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NASA image: View of the Pirs Docking Compartment approaching the ISS during Expedition Three
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Sep 17, 2001

View of the Pirs Docking Compartment approaching the ISS during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5617 (16 September 2001) --- Appearing almost as a silhouette backdropped against Earth's horizon, the...

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NASA image: Soyuz Spacecraft docked to the Pirs DC during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Nov 4, 2002

Soyuz Spacecraft docked to the Pirs DC during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-19567 (4 November 2002) --- A Soyuz spacecraft, which carried the Soyuz 5 taxi crew, is docked to the Pirs...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-03M Spacecraft prepares to dock with the MRM-1
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Dec 23, 2011

Soyuz TMA-03M Spacecraft prepares to dock with the MRM-1

ISS030-E-015599 (23 Dec. 2011) --- With the three Expedition 30/31 crew members aboard, the Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft...

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NASA image: Hurley in the FWD FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Hurley in the FWD FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006573 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley is at the pilot station on Endeavour's flight deck during...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 Lunar Module attached to Saturn IVB stage
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 Lunar Module attached to Saturn IVB stage

S69-33994 (18 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 Lunar Module, still attached to the Saturn IVB stage, is seen in this...

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NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
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Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06975 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, an unmanned...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism
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Jul 1, 2012

Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism

ISS032-E-005023 (1 July 2012) --- This close-up view shows the docking mechanism of the Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft as...

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NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
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Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06979 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unmanned Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
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Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-07027 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, an unmanned...

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NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
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Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06980 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, an unmanned...

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NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
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Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06989 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unmanned Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-114 Discovery's approach for docking
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 Discovery's approach for docking

ISS011-E-11258 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery as photographed during the survey operations...

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NASA image: STS-114 Discovery's approach for docking
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 Discovery's approach for docking

ISS011-E-11227 (28 July 2005) --- Space shuttle Discovery approaches the international space station. Discovery...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism
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Jul 1, 2012

Soyuz TMA-03M Docking Mechanism

ISS032-E-005028 (1 July 2012) --- This close-up view shows the docking mechanism of the Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft as...

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NASA image: Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking
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Jun 11, 2003

Progress capsule approaching ISS for docking

ISS007-E-06983 (11 June 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unmanned Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Overall view of Mission Control Center during Apollo 14
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Jan 31, 1971

Overall view of Mission Control Center during Apollo 14

S71-16879 (31 Jan. 1971) --- Overall view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control...

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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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