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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-62787 (2 August 2006) --- Tropical Storm Chris was located to the east of Puerto Rico and the Leeward...

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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-48789 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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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-16514 (9 October 2002) --- The forward section and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Atlantis were...

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NASA image: sts105-707-026
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Aug 20, 2001

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STS105-707-026 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped by the darkness of space and the blue Earth at its horizon, this...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7274 (6 August 2005) --- The International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Discovery begin their relative...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015827 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen over the Bahamas prior to a perfect docking...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-132 Approach
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May 16, 2010

ISS during STS-132 Approach

S132-E-007800 (16 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132...

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NASA image: ISS during rendezvous and docking of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 10, 2007

ISS during rendezvous and docking of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06966 (10 June 2007) --- The International Space Station was photographed by one of the STS-117 crewmembers...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7245 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, this full view of...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis during RPM on Approach to ISS
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May 16, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis during RPM on Approach to ISS

ISS023-E-044612 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044495 (16 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Nadir side Exterior views of ISS during Approach and Docking Operations for STS-114
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Jul 28, 2005

Nadir side Exterior views of ISS during Approach and Docking Operations for STS-114

S114-E-5659 (28 July 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station was...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015813 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen over the Bahamas prior to a perfect docking...

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

Discovery on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022372 (7 April 2010) --- The underside of space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015807 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen over the Bahamas prior to a perfect 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-006296 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of ISS aft and port sides
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Oct 16, 2002

Flyaround view of ISS aft and port sides

STS112-E-05847 (16 October 2002) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7284 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, this full view of the International Space...

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

Discovery on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022371 (7 April 2010) --- The underside of space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7249 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, this view of the...

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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: Approach view of the ISS
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Oct 9, 2002

Approach view of the ISS

STS112-E-05065 (9 October 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) was photographed by a crewmember aboard...

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NASA image: Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044667 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: STS-111 Mission coverage of the Orbit 1 Team in Mission Control
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Jun 7, 2002

STS-111 Mission coverage of the Orbit 1 Team in Mission Control

JSC2002-E-23236 (7 June 2002) --- In this overall view of the shuttle flight control room (WFCR) in Houston’s...

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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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