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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: TL Cygnus release
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Aug 15, 2014

TL Cygnus release

ISS040-E-095229 (15 Aug. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4
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Aug 9, 2013

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4

ISS036-E-030715 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer...

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NASA image: Cygnus capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus capture

Control boards pictured in the International Space Stations Cupola during rendezvous and capture operations of the...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4
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Aug 9, 2013

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4

The unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer Vehicle-4 (HTV-4) approaches the International Space Station. View...

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NASA image: iss057e105337
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e105337

iss057e105337 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Cygnus release by Canadarm2.
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release by Canadarm2.

ISS037-E-018544 (22 Oct. 2013) --- The International Space Station’s Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: Cygnus release by Canadarm2.
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release by Canadarm2.

The International Space Stations Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arm or Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

"View of the capture of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp attached to the...

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NASA image: Cygnus capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus capture

ISS040-E-067864 (16 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson (left), Expedition 40 commander; and European Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 Rendezvous & Capture–Monday, April 13, 2026
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Apr 13, 2026

NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 Rendezvous & Capture–Monday, April 13, 2026

Loaded with food, fuel, and supplies, the unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft arrived the...

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NASA image: iss065m262021029_Expedition_65_Crew-2_Port_Relocation_210721
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Jul 21, 2021

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SPACEX CREW DRAGON VEHICLE RELOCATES TO A DIFFERENT DOCKING PORT ON SPACE STATION The SpaceX Crew Dragon “Endeavour”...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft Rendezvous with ISS
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Dec 15, 2015

Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft Rendezvous with ISS

ISS046e001535 (12/15/2015) --- Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko manually docked the Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft on...

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NASA image: Progress 38P Approach
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Jul 2, 2010

Progress 38P Approach

ISS024-E-007206 (2 July 2010) --- The unpiloted ISS Progress 38 resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Simulation - ASTP
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Sep 1, 1974

Simulation - ASTP

S74-28972 (20 Sept. 1974) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand (foreground) and cosmonaut Aleksandr S. Ivanchenko are seated...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL EMBLEM - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)
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Mar 1, 1974

OFFICIAL EMBLEM - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)

S74-17843 (March 1974) --- This is the official emblem of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project chosen by NASA and the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc213
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Jan 22, 1998

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The STS-89 crew walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building and head for the Astrovan that will transport them...

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NASA image: Test - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP)
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Jul 1, 1974

Test - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP)

S74-24671 (10 July 1974) --- Three Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) engineers look over a Soyuz spacecraft docking...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2691 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS
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Feb 9, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS

JSC2011-E-016183 (February 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: Progress 38P Approach
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Jul 2, 2010

Progress 38P Approach

ISS024-E-007201 (2 July 2010) --- The unpiloted ISS Progress 38 resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98e198
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98e198

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour awaits the first glimpse of a very significant day for the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1974

Saturn Apollo Program

This illustration depicts a configuration of the Command Service Module (CSM) and Docking Module (DM) for the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc214
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc214

The STS-89 crew walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building and head for the Astrovan that will transport them...

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NASA image: iss034e045751
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Feb 11, 2013

iss034e045751

ISS034-E-045751 (11 Feb. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy (left) and Roman Romanenko, both Expedition 34...

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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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