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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: 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: Soyuz TMA-14 Approach
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Mar 28, 2009

Soyuz TMA-14 Approach

ISS018-E-043621 (28 March 2009) --- With the blackness of space surrounding it, Soyuz TMA-14 is photographed from...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069105 (16 July 2014) --- Operated by an Expedition 40 crew member inside the station?s Cupola, the...

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

Soyuz TMA-14 Approach

ISS018-E-043618 (28 March 2009) --- Backdropped against Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, Soyuz TMA-14 is...

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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-021316 (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-029470 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the European Space Agency's "Johannes...

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NASA image: ATV 2 Approach
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Feb 24, 2011

ATV 2 Approach

ISS026-E-029343 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the European Space...

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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-5028 (21 December 1999) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) moves closer and closer to the approaching...

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NASA image: ATV 2 Approach
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Feb 24, 2011

ATV 2 Approach

ISS026-E-029435 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the European Space Agency's...

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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-021261 (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-008169 (15 June 2013) --- The European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) “Albert...

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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: Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069150 (16 July 2014) --- Operated by an Expedition 40 crew member inside the station?s Cupola, the...

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NASA image: HTV-4 approach
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Aug 9, 2013

HTV-4 approach

ISS036-E-029800 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography

PAO news release material for the 5th and final FF of the ALT series. Precise moment of separation captured by...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-135 Approach
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Jul 10, 2011

ISS during STS-135 Approach

View of the International Space Station (ISS) taken by an STS-135 crewmember aboard Atlantis during the Flight Day 3...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 approach to ISS
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Apr 24, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 approach to ISS

iss065e002848 (April 24, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour is pictured approaching the International Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew 5 approach to ISS.
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Oct 6, 2022

SpaceX Crew 5 approach to ISS.

iss068e012625 (Oct. 6, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship, carrying four Crew-5 members, approaches the...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

Distant view of the Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo craft approaching the International Space Station, photographed by...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

Distant view of the Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo craft approaching the International Space Station, photographed by...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Approaches Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover Approaches Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars 2020 spacecraft carrying the Perseverance rover as it approaches Mars. Hundreds...

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NASA image: NASA's OSIRIS-REx Approaches Asteroid Bennu
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Aug 24, 2018

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Approaches Asteroid Bennu

NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission launched in 2016 and now (August, 2018) is entering its approach...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft on approach to the ISS
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Nov 24, 2014

Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft on approach to the ISS

View of the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft as it approaches the ISS for rendezvous and docking. Image was released by...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Asteroid Close Approach [Episode 15]
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Apr 27, 2020

NASA Science Live: Asteroid Close Approach [Episode 15]

NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is in charge of finding, tracking and monitoring near-Earth objects and...

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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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