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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: Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended
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Aug 11, 2001

Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended

STS105-E-5037 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Progress 32P Approach
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Feb 13, 2009

Progress 32P Approach

ISS018-E-030820 (13 Feb. 2009) --- An unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-038887 (5 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Noguchi during STORMM Reflector Relocation
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Apr 16, 2010

Noguchi during STORMM Reflector Relocation

S131-E-010335 (16 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008681 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: Reiter reads procedures while working in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

Reiter reads procedures while working in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-07238 (13 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 13 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Progress approaching the ISS
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Apr 22, 2012

Unpiloted Progress approaching the ISS

ISS030-E-241393 (22 April 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: iss055e004815
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Mar 23, 2018

iss055e004815

iss055e004815 (March 23, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Scott Tingle (background left) and Commander Anton Shkaplerov...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1966

LIFTOFF - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE

S66-24482 (16 March 1966) --- An Agena Target Docking Vehicle atop an Atlas rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 14...

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NASA image: iss070e024780
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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024780 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft (foreground) that carried NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Sep 9, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2011-E-087735 (September 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: Hatch opening and welcome ceremony at the Mir/Endeavour interface
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Mar 3, 1998

Hatch opening and welcome ceremony at the Mir/Endeavour interface

STS089-386-013 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf, cosmonaut guest researcher, greets Terrence W....

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NASA image: Unpiloted Progress Resupply Vehicle
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Apr 22, 2012

Unpiloted Progress Resupply Vehicle

ISS030-E-254049 (22 April 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - LIFTOFF - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE
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Jul 18, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - LIFTOFF - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE

S66-42751 (18 July 1966) --- An Agena Target Docking Vehicle atop its Atlas launch vehicle was launched from the...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-119 Approach
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Mar 17, 2009

ISS during STS-119 Approach

S119-E-006293 (17 March 2009) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a...

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NASA image: Progress M-07M (39P) Approach
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Sep 12, 2010

Progress M-07M (39P) Approach

ISS024-E-014240 (12 Sept. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, an unpiloted ISS...

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NASA image: iss072e423785
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Jan 3, 2025

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iss072e423785 (1/3/2025) — A view of the CLINGERS Cubesat connection mechanism aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 28 supply vehicle approach
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Feb 7, 2008

Progress 28 supply vehicle approach

ISS016-E-027761 (7 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches...

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NASA image: iss065e002703
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Apr 24, 2021

iss065e002703

iss065e002703 (April 24, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour is pictured during its approach to the...

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NASA image: BEAM Ingress
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Sep 5, 2016

BEAM Ingress

iss048e069952 (9/6/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is photographed inside the Bigelow Expandable Activity...

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NASA image: Progress 41 Resupply Vehicle approaches the ISS
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Jan 30, 2011

Progress 41 Resupply Vehicle approaches the ISS

ISS026-E-022316 (29 Jan. 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 54 Spacecraft
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Feb 5, 2014

Progress 54 Spacecraft

ISS038-E-042668 (5 Feb. 2014) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008701 (2 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Mar 9, 2009

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2009-E-053516 (March 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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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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