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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: KSC-04-S-00337
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Oct 22, 2004

KSC-04-S-00337

Safely bringing two spacecraft together as they speed through the vast weightlessness of space isn't easy. It's a...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations

STS091-360-014 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Charles J. Precourt mans the commander's station on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Crew procedures and preparations for rendezvous
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Jan 30, 1996

Crew procedures and preparations for rendezvous

STS072-302-029 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr. mans the pilot’s station aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Flight deck rendezvous activities
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May 16, 1997

Flight deck rendezvous activities

STS084-357-009 (15-24 May 1997) --- Astronaut Jean-Fran?ois Clervoy, STS-84 payload commander, uses a hand held...

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NASA image: ISS during rendezvous
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Apr 7, 2001

ISS during rendezvous

STS102-326-034 (10 March 2001) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: 1100078
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Feb 3, 2011

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MR. AND MRS. ROBERT LIGHTFOOT POSE WITH ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONG AND DR. GEORG VON TIESENHAUSEN AT THE TRANQUILITY...

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NASA image: Pilot in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Dec 19, 1962

Pilot in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Unidentified Pilot eyeballs his way to a docking by peering through the portal in his capsule. Photo published in...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Portrait of John C. Houbolt
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Mar 18, 2019

Portrait of John C. Houbolt

At blackboard, showing his space rendezvous concept for lunar landings. Lunar Orbital Rendezvous (LOR) would be used...

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NASA image: John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 12, 1963

John W. Young in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut John Young (above) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took part...

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NASA image: GEMINI RENDEZVOUS EVALUATION POD (REP) - ARTIST CONCEPT
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Aug 1, 1965

GEMINI RENDEZVOUS EVALUATION POD (REP) - ARTIST CONCEPT

S65-28653 (August 1965) --- Rendezvous Evaluation Pod (REP) in orbit is approached by Gemini spacecraft as seen in...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 - Progress 84 Cargo Ship Docks to International Space Station May 24, 2023
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May 24, 2023

Expedition 69 - Progress 84 Cargo Ship Docks to International Space Station May 24, 2023

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 84 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-059171 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This 800mm lens's image of part of space shuttle Endeavour's starboard wing,...

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NASA image: Helene and Mimas
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Mar 15, 2007

Helene and Mimas

Two moons of Saturn rendezvous in the Saturnian skies above the Cassini spacecraft

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018081 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018060 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018070 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018074 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018069 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018078 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018056 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P
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Jul 12, 2009

Re-rendezvous and approach of Progress 33P

ISS020-E-018072 (12 July 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 33 cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Ferguson on FD during Rendezvous and Docking OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

Ferguson on FD during Rendezvous and Docking OPS

S126-E-007254 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, occupies the commander's station on...

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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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