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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: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

ISS020-E-041290 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the unpiloted...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

ISS020-E-041289 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the unpiloted...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010609 (27 July 2012) --- As seen through windows in the Cupola, the station's Canadarm2 robotic arm moves...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

ISS020-E-041386 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the unpiloted Japanese H-II...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

ISS020-E-041304 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station’s...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

ISS020-E-041380 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the unpiloted Japanese H-II...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

ISS020-E-041288 (17 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the unpiloted...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS
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Mar 27, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft on approach to the ISS

View of the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft as it approaches the ISS for rendezvous and docking. Image was taken during...

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NASA image: Dragon CRS-9 Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS
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Jul 20, 2016

Dragon CRS-9 Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS

The SpaceX Dragon Commercial Resupply Services-9 (CRS-9) spacecraft approaches the ISS for rendezvous and grapple...

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NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e416716 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: KSC LCC Dorian
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Sep 4, 2019

KSC LCC Dorian

B-roll video of KSC as Hurricane Dorian approaches and employees prepare to ride out the storm.

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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.

iss068e012624 (Oct. 6, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship, carrying four Crew-5 members, approaches the...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029794 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Atlantis appears very...

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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

ISS040-E-069311 (16 July 2014) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the Orbital Sciences? Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Progress 23 supply vehicle approach
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Oct 26, 2006

Progress 23 supply vehicle approach

ISS014-E-06543 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-030513 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Atlantis appears very...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-030516 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the Space Shuttle Atlantis appears very...

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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: HTV-5 approach for docking to ISS
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Aug 24, 2015

HTV-5 approach for docking to ISS

iss044e065321 (Aug. 24, 2015) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-II Transfer Vehicle-5, also known as...

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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-007705 (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 STS-132 Approach
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May 16, 2010

ISS during STS-132 Approach

S132-E-007808 (16 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132...

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NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e418212 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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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-007228 (16 May 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station appears to be...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-131 Approach
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Apr 7, 2010

ISS during STS-131 Approach

S131-E-007004 (7 April 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station appears to be...

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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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