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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: Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit

AS17-145-22273 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- In this view, taken from the Lunar Module (LM), the Command and Service Module...

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NASA image: Rendezvous and docking between Atlantis and Mir space station
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Nov 15, 1995

Rendezvous and docking between Atlantis and Mir space station

STS074-332-029 (15 Nov 1995) --- A 35mm camera aimed through the Space Shuttle Atlantis? aft windows captured...

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NASA image: Rendezvous with Mercury
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Jan 15, 2008

Rendezvous with Mercury

As NASA MESSENGER spacecraft approached Mercury for its first flyby, the Narrow Angle Camera, part of the Mercury...

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NASA image: Joint certificate marking historical moment during ASTP rendezvous
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Jul 17, 1975

Joint certificate marking historical moment during ASTP rendezvous

AST-03-171 (17 July 1975) --- The hands of cosmonaut Valerly N. Kubasov are seen as the ASTP engineer adds his name...

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NASA image: MS Michael LA uses a Laser Range Finder on AFD during ISS Rendezvous Operations during STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

MS Michael LA uses a Laser Range Finder on AFD during ISS Rendezvous Operations during STS-113

STS113-E-05051 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialist, uses a laser...

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NASA image: Exterior view of Atlantis and ISS as seen through an aft Flight Deck Window during Rendezvous Operations
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Nov 18, 2009

Exterior view of Atlantis and ISS as seen through an aft Flight Deck Window during Rendezvous Operations

S129-E-006438 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station and Space...

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NASA image: Exterior view of Atlantis and ISS as seen through an aft Flight Deck Window during Rendezvous Operations
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Nov 18, 2009

Exterior view of Atlantis and ISS as seen through an aft Flight Deck Window during Rendezvous Operations

S129-E-006451 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station and Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit

AS17-145-22254 (14 Dec. 1972) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 17 Command and Service Modules (CSM) photographed...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 SpaceX Dragon CRS-27 Cargo Ship Space Station Docking -March 16, 2023
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Mar 16, 2023

Expedition 68 SpaceX Dragon CRS-27 Cargo Ship Space Station Docking -March 16, 2023

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX CRS-27 cargo ship automatically docked to the...

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NASA image: Double Ring Craters
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Aug 5, 2000

Double Ring Craters

A faint double ring crater is seen at upper right in this picture of Mercury taken one hour and 40 minutes before...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module

AS11-44-6642 (21 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin...

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NASA image: Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)
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Nov 25, 2002

Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)

STS113-E-5041 (25 November 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of...

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NASA image: Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)
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Nov 25, 2002

Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)

STS113-E-5042 (25 November 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of...

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NASA image: SFU rendezvous and SAP jettison
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Jan 13, 1996

SFU rendezvous and SAP jettison

STS072-720-076 (13 Jan. 1996) --- The crewmembers captured this 35mm view of the Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU)...

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NASA image: View of the ISS during rendezvous
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Apr 7, 2001

View of the ISS during rendezvous

STS102-329-037 (8-21 March 2001)--- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station...

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NASA image: SKYLAB III - TELEVISION (RENDEZVOUS)
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Jul 31, 1973

SKYLAB III - TELEVISION (RENDEZVOUS)

S73-31570 (July 1973) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control Center...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5033 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5031 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5034 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5100 (15 August 1997) --- CRISTA-SPAS-2 is silhouetted against Earth's horizon as it approaches the Space...

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NASA image: ISS during approach and rendezvous
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Feb 9, 2001

ISS during approach and rendezvous

STS98-E-5032 (9 February 2001) --- International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: WSF, rendezvous with satellite
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Nov 26, 1996

WSF, rendezvous with satellite

STS080-755-016 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Taken with a 70mm handheld camera, this photograph captures the Wake Shield...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5104 (15 August 1997) --- CRISTA-SPAS-2 appears "next" to a colorful pole, which is actually the atmosphere...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS, rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS, rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5096 (15 August 1997) --- The Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the Atmosphere-Shuttle...

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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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