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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: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000706 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0001147 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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Jun 22, 2019

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iss059e121391 (June 22, 2019) --- Two docked Russian spaceships, including the Soyuz MS-12 crew craft and the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000701 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000707 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000431 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: Progress 51P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 26, 2013

Progress 51P on approach to the ISS

ISS035-E-029908 (26 April 2013) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Russian Progress 51 cargo craft...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000702 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: Progress 51P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 26, 2013

Progress 51P on approach to the ISS

ISS035-E-029910 (26 April 2013) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Russian Progress 51 cargo craft...

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NASA image: Kotov practices the manual docking techniques with the TORU
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Nov 22, 2013

Kotov practices the manual docking techniques with the TORU

ISS038-E-006656 (22 Nov. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander, practices manual docking...

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NASA image: Kotov practices the manual docking techniques with the TORU
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Nov 22, 2013

Kotov practices the manual docking techniques with the TORU

ISS038-E-006660 (22 Nov. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander, practices manual docking...

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NASA image: Tyurin practices the manual docking techniques with the TORU
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Nov 22, 2013

Tyurin practices the manual docking techniques with the TORU

ISS038-E-006663 (22 Nov. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition 38 flight engineer, practices manual...

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Nov 29, 2019

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iss061e061561 (Nov. 29, 2019) --- Russia's Progress 73 (73P) cargo craft is pictured departing the International...

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Nov 27, 2022

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iss068e025356 (Nov. 27, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: View of the Dragon Spacecraft
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May 30, 2012

View of the Dragon Spacecraft

ISS031-E-079555 (30 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured during its final hours of being docked...

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Feb 21, 2021

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iss064e035805 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: Romanenko and Misurkin following Progress 51P Docking
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Apr 26, 2013

Romanenko and Misurkin following Progress 51P Docking

ISS035-E-029752 (26 April 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Roman Romanenko, foreground, and Alexander Misurkin busy...

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Jun 1, 2024

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iss071e155697 (June 1, 2024) --- The Progress 88 resupply ship from Roscosmos approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 51P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 26, 2013

Progress 51P on approach to the ISS

ISS035-E-029899 (26 April 2013) --- Backdropped by clouds, the Russian Progress 51 cargo craft approaches the...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-079332 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, after spending the better part of a week docked to...

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Apr 19, 2019

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iss059e025269 (April 19, 2019) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm is positioned to grapple the Northrop Grumman Cygnus...

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Mar 19, 2021

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iss064e044526 (March 19, 2021) --- Two Russian spaceships (from left), the Soyuz MS-17 crew ship and the ISS...

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Mar 19, 2021

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iss064e044527 (March 19, 2021) --- Two Russian spaceships (from left), the Soyuz MS-17 crew ship and the ISS...

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NASA image: iss064e005206
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Nov 20, 2020

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iss064e005206 (Nov. 20, 2020) --- A pair of docked Russian spaceships, (from left) the Soyuz MS-17 crew ship and 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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