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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 12P approaching ISS
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Aug 31, 2003

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13799 (30 August 2003) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was taken by one of...

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NASA image: Hurricane Harvey's Rapid Wind Intensification seen by NASA's SMAP
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Aug 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey's Rapid Wind Intensification seen by NASA's SMAP

The rapid intensification of Hurricane Harvey is seen in this pair of images of ocean surface wind speeds as...

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NASA image: Onufrienko enters the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Onufrienko enters the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10173 (20 April 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, wearing a...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Crew - Welcome on Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Aug 12, 1971

Apollo 15 Crew - Welcome on Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S71-43428 (8 Aug. 1971) --- The three crew men, of the highly successful Apollo 15 lunar landing mission, receive a...

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NASA image: Progress 53P after Undocking
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Apr 23, 2014

Progress 53P after Undocking

ISS039-E-014672 (23 April 2014) --- The unpiloted Progress 53 cargo ship undocks from the aft port of the Zvezda...

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NASA image: Onufrienko and Bursch seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Onufrienko and Bursch seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10183 (20 April 2002) --- Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch (left) and cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition...

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NASA image: Progress 53P after Undocking
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Apr 23, 2014

Progress 53P after Undocking

ISS039-E-016869 (23 April 2014) --- The unpiloted Progress 53 cargo ship undocks from the aft port of the Zvezda...

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NASA image: Onufrienko and Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Onufrienko and Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10181 (20 April 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko (left) and astronaut Carl E. Walz, Expedition Four...

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NASA image: Progress 12P approaching ISS
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Aug 31, 2003

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13791 (30 August 2003) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was taken by one of...

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NASA image: Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10170 (20 April 2002) --- Astronaut Carl E. Walz, Expedition Four flight engineer, wearing a Russian Sokol...

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NASA image: NASA's CloudSat Sees Tropical Storm Harvey in 3D
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Aug 29, 2017

NASA's CloudSat Sees Tropical Storm Harvey in 3D

Click on the image for larger animation NASA's CloudSat satellite flew over then-Tropical Storm Harvey on Aug. 26,...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-128 Approach
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Aug 30, 2009

ISS during STS-128 Approach

S128-E-006619 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Fly around view of the ISS by the STS-127 crew
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Jul 28, 2009

Fly around view of the ISS by the STS-127 crew

S127-E-011235 (28 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022354 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth
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Apr 29, 2004

Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth

ISS009-E-05034 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis on approach to the ISS for Expedition 15/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 10, 2007

View of Atlantis on approach to the ISS for Expedition 15/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12917 (10 June 2007) --- Backdropped by rugged Earth terrain, the Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches the...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 27, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-09649 (27 June 2005) --- Lightning was the suspected cause of this giant wildfire, raging through an area...

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NASA image: Progress M-03 (35P) approaches the ISS for docking
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Oct 18, 2009

Progress M-03 (35P) approaches the ISS for docking

ISS021-E-008112 (17 Oct. 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Wilcutt and Malenchenko perform egress procedures in Zarya during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Wilcutt and Malenchenko perform egress procedures in Zarya during STS-106

STS106-322-026 (17 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt (right), STS-106 mission commander, and...

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NASA image: View of the ISS from the orbiter during separation on STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

View of the ISS from the orbiter during separation on STS-121

S121-E-07573 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station moves away...

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NASA image: View of the Progress Spacecraft after undocking from the ISS during Expedition Seven
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Aug 27, 2003

View of the Progress Spacecraft after undocking from the ISS during Expedition Seven

ISS007-E-13852 (27 August 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 10 supply vehicle...

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NASA image: ISS Fly around views during STS-119
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Mar 25, 2009

ISS Fly around views during STS-119

S119-E-009662 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station is seen...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - RECOVERY (USS NEW ORLEANS)
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Feb 8, 1974

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - RECOVERY (USS NEW ORLEANS)

S74-17744 (8 Feb. 1974) --- The crewmen of the third and final manned Skylab mission relax on the USS New Orleans,...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09448 (19 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, the International Space Station moves away from...

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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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