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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: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Approach to ISS
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Approach to ISS

This graphic provides an overview of SpaceX mission operations. SpaceX is one of two commercial partners providing...

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NASA image: NASA Watching Issac's Approach to U.S. Gulf Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Watching Issac's Approach to U.S. Gulf Coast

The MODIS instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Storm Isaac on Aug. 27 at 3:00...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Satellite Captures Venus Transit Approach
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Satellite Captures Venus Transit Approach

NASA image captured June 5, 2012 at 212357 UTC (about 5:24 p.m. EDT). On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of...

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NASA image: Approach to Saturn
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Feb 26, 2004

Approach to Saturn

The narrow angle camera onboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft took a series of exposures of Saturn and its rings and...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Approaches Its Target (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 18, 2024

Europa Clipper Approaches Its Target (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft approaching Jupiter and its icy moon Europa....

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-14 Approach
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Mar 28, 2009

Soyuz TMA-14 Approach

ISS018-E-043613 (28 March 2009) --- Soyuz TMA-14 is photographed from the International Space Station as the two...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft Approaches ISS
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May 25, 2012

Dragon Spacecraft Approaches ISS

ISS031-E-083402 (25 May 2012) --- Backdropped by clouds, the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft makes its relative approach...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5033 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-14 Approach
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Mar 28, 2009

Soyuz TMA-14 Approach

ISS018-E-043607 (28 March 2009) --- Soyuz TMA-14 is photographed from the International Space Station as the two...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021319 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021321 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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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: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5031 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS
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Sep 11, 2006

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS

ISS013-E-80624 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This overhead image of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, recorded by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021315 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Approach of the HST prior to docking
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Dec 21, 1999

Approach of the HST prior to docking

STS103-E-5030 (21 December 1999) --- Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery recorded this image of the...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021324 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021323 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021317 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: ATV-4 approach to ISS
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Jun 15, 2013

ATV-4 approach to ISS

ISS036-E-008170 (15 June 2013) --- The European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) “Albert...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5034 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5032 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021320 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: ATV 2 Approach
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Feb 24, 2011

ATV 2 Approach

ISS026-E-029450 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the European Space Agency'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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