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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: 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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Jul 8, 2021

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iss065e162353 (July 8, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is photographed departing the International...

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NASA image: MAGNETOMETER - TRI-AXIS SENSOR UNIT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 EXPERIMENT MSC-3 (M405) - MSC
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Oct 1, 1966

MAGNETOMETER - TRI-AXIS SENSOR UNIT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 EXPERIMENT MSC-3 (M405) - MSC

S66-09379 (1 Oct. 1966) --- Tri-Axis Magnetometer-Sensor Unit mounted on telescoping boom. Cable connects Sensor...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Service Module
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Jan 14, 2014

EFT-1 Service Module

The spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels are installed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion service...

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Jul 20, 2016

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ISS048e042023 (07/20/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft arrives at the International Space Station with nearly...

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Nov 3, 2022

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iss068e020523 (Nov. 3, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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Mar 22, 2019

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iss059e001506 (March 22, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Nick Hague (suit with no stripes) and Anne McClain (suit with red...

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NASA image: iss064e027440
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Jan 27, 2021

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iss064e027440 (Jan. 27, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, with its nose cone open, is pictured docked to...

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Jan 18, 2024

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iss070e074692 (Jan. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O'Hara poses in front of...

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NASA image: iss068e027511_alt
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Dec 6, 2022

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iss068e027511_alt (Dec. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio activates hardware...

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NASA image: STS-110 Commander Bloomfield enters U.S. Lab from PMA 2 during Expedition Four
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Apr 10, 2002

STS-110 Commander Bloomfield enters U.S. Lab from PMA 2 during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9955 (10 April 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-110 mission commander, steps into the Destiny...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5071 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: MS Lonchakov prepares to open the PMA2 hatch leading to Destiny
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Apr 23, 2001

MS Lonchakov prepares to open the PMA2 hatch leading to Destiny

S100-E-5284 (23 April 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri V. Lonchakov, STS-100 mission specialist representing Rosaviakosmos,...

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NASA image: DSC00894
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Nov 10, 2011

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Lockheed Martin technicians work on a Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) spacecraft adapter jettison fairing at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Norman Thagard rests on middeck while other team is on duty
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May 3, 1985

Astronaut Norman Thagard rests on middeck while other team is on duty

Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, mission specialist for the "silver" team, rests on the middeck while the "gold" team is...

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NASA image: DSC01029
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Nov 11, 2011

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Composite crew module adapter (CMA) panels for the Exploration Flight Test-1 Orion are manufactured using computer...

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NASA image: Romanenko in front of PMA2 hatch
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Aug 31, 2009

Romanenko in front of PMA2 hatch

ISS020-E-037175 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses a High...

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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-48792 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking,...

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NASA image: Boeing & ULA's Atlas V Hardware LVA and Aeroskirt Leaves ULA's F
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Oct 24, 2018

Boeing & ULA's Atlas V Hardware LVA and Aeroskirt Leaves ULA's F

The Launch Vehicle Adapter (LVA) that will attach Boeing’s first Starliner spacecraft to the Atlas V launch vehicle...

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Apr 4, 2021

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iss064e052200 (April 4, 2021) --- SpaceX Crew-1 Pilot Victor Glover of NASA signs his name next to the mission...

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NASA image: Akihiko Hoshide works with Cell Gravisensing samples aboard the International Space Station
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Aug 13, 2021

Akihiko Hoshide works with Cell Gravisensing samples aboard the International Space Station

iss065e242205 (Aug. 13, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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Jul 1, 2020

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iss063e034054 (July 1, 2020) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon, the Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 resupply ship and...

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NASA image: MADCAT model in 14x22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel NASA Langley
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Aug 8, 2017

MADCAT model in 14x22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel NASA Langley

Mission Adaptive Digital Composite Aerostructure Technologies (MADCAT) model in the 14x22 test section, building...

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Jan 9, 2021

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iss064e021970 (Jan. 9, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured docked to the Harmony module'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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