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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: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Docking Day Highlights - June 6, 2024
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Jun 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Docking Day Highlights - June 6, 2024

Following its docking to the International Space Station on June 6, the hatch of the Boeing Starliner vehicle was...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA is seen after the hatches were opened between the Soyuz MS-08...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineer Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos is seen embracing Scott Tingle of NASA after the hatches...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor of NASA is seen after the hatches were opened between the...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineer Drew Feustel of NASA is seen after the hatches were opened between the Soyuz MS-08...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineers Ricky Arnold of NASA, left, Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, center, and Commander Drew...

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NASA image: Whitson greets Melroy after docking
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Oct 25, 2006

Whitson greets Melroy after docking

S120-E-006397 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson (right), Expedition 16 commander, greets astronaut Pam...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch

S120-E-006895 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: jsc2024m000094_Soyuz-MS-25_Launch_Docking_Highlights_240325
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Mar 25, 2024

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NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina...

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NASA image: Wetherbee, Shepherd and Usachev in the ISS Node 1/Unity module after docking
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Mar 10, 2001

Wetherbee, Shepherd and Usachev in the ISS Node 1/Unity module after docking

STS102-E-5094 (10 March 2001) --- Left to right, astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-102 commander; cosmonaut Yury V....

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007009 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, prepares to open the hatch...

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NASA image: Walheim and Schlegel in US Lab
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Feb 10, 2008

Walheim and Schlegel in US Lab

S122-E-007071 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim (left) and European Space Agency astronaut Hans Schlegel...

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NASA image: Astronaut Blaha tries on his Russian launch and entry suit
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Sep 20, 1996

Astronaut Blaha tries on his Russian launch and entry suit

NM22-416-017 (20 Sept. 1996) --- One of the first priorities of astronaut John E. Blaha, mission specialist for...

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NASA image: MRM2 hatch opening
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Oct 25, 2012

MRM2 hatch opening

ISS033-E-016667 (25 Oct. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 33 flight engineer, opens the...

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NASA image: Pakalka checks for hatch seal leaks inside the SM Transfer Chamber during Expedition 9
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Aug 14, 2004

Pakalka checks for hatch seal leaks inside the SM Transfer Chamber during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-18514 (14 August 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

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NASA image: Close-up view of descent vehicle of Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up
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Jun 1, 1974

Close-up view of descent vehicle of Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up

S74-24677 (June 1974) --- A close-up view of the descent vehicle of the Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up on display...

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Nov 20, 2016

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On the front screen in the cavernous control room at the Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev, Russia, the...

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Nov 20, 2016

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On the front screen in the cavernous control room at the Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev, Russia, the...

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Sep 15, 2023

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iss069e088417 (Sept. 15, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft carrying three crew members approaches the...

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NASA image: STS-129 and Expedition 21 Crew Members greet one another
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 and Expedition 21 Crew Members greet one another

ISS021-E-029848 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 21 flight engineer, is pictured in...

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NASA image: STS-91 crew is greeted at the hatch by Mir 25 crewmembers
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Aug 24, 2016

STS-91 crew is greeted at the hatch by Mir 25 crewmembers

STS091-379-013 (2-12 June 1998) --- Cosmonauts Valery V. Ryumin (left)and Nikolai M. Budarin reunite moments after...

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NASA image: International Space Station Welcomes Soyuz MS-28 Crew – Thursday, November 27, 2025 
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Nov 27, 2025

International Space Station Welcomes Soyuz MS-28 Crew – Thursday, November 27, 2025 

The crew of the International Space Station opened hatches and welcomed NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: STS-134 and Expedition 27 Crew Members greet one another after Docking
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May 18, 2011

STS-134 and Expedition 27 Crew Members greet one another after Docking

S134-E-007114 (18 May 2011) --- STS-134 and Expedition 27 crew members are pictured in the Harmony node of the...

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NASA image: View of MS Chamitoff posing for a photo on the Middeck
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May 18, 2011

View of MS Chamitoff posing for a photo on the Middeck

S134-E-007289 (18 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, prepares to open the...

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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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