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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: Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS
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May 17, 2012

Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS

Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba is seen on the TV screen at the Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev,...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Docking
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Jun 10, 2011

Expedition 28 Docking

Kuniaki Shiraki, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), center, answers a reporter’s question...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Docking
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Apr 3, 2010

Expedition 23 Docking

View from the balcony of the Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev, Russia as the Soyuz TMA-18 docks to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Docking
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Oct 9, 2010

Expedition 25 Docking

The Soyuz TMA-01M nears its docking with the International Space Station as seen in the video monitor at Russian...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Docking
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Apr 6, 2011

Expedition 27 Docking

Russian Federal Space Agency Director of Human Space Flight, Alexey Krasnov, third from right, answers reporter’s...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Docking
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Apr 3, 2010

Expedition 23 Docking

Mary Ellen Caldwell, center, speaks to her daughter NASA Flight Engineer Tracy Caldwell Dyson onboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Docking
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Dec 18, 2010

Expedition 26 Docking

Kirk Shireman, third from right, NASA's deputy ISS program manager, answers reporter’s questions during a Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Docking
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Jun 9, 2011

Expedition 28 Docking

The flags of the countries representing the crew members of Expedition 28 are seen here at the Russian Mission...

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NASA image: Activity in the Mission Control Center during Apollo 14
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Feb 4, 1971

Activity in the Mission Control Center during Apollo 14

S71-17609 (4 Feb. 1971) --- These two individuals are examining a seismic reading in the Mission Control Center's...

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NASA image: Renita Fincke at Russian Mission Control Center
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Apr 20, 2004

Renita Fincke at Russian Mission Control Center

Renita Fincke, wife of Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Michael...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Docking
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Oct 9, 2010

Expedition 25 Docking

William Gerstenmaier, third from right, Associate Administrator for Space Operations answers a reporter’s question...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Docking
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Apr 6, 2011

Expedition 27 Docking

Zoya Borisenko, center, wife of Expedition 27 Flight Engineer Andrey Borisenko, is seen at Russian Mission Control...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Docking
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Oct 9, 2010

Expedition 25 Docking

Alexei Krasnov, center, Director of Manned Space Programs Department, Roscosmos, answers a reporter’s question...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Docking
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Apr 6, 2011

Expedition 27 Docking

Russian Mission Control Center is seen on Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Korolev, Russia. The Soyuz TMA-21 docked to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Docking
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Jun 17, 2010

Expedition 24 Docking

William Gerstenmaier, seated center, NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations, speaks at a post Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Docking
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Apr 6, 2011

Expedition 27 Docking

Oksana Samokutyaev, far left, wife of Expedition 27 Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev, is seen at Russian...

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NASA image: View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

S71-41852 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Gerald D. Griffin, foreground, stands near his console in the Mission Operations Control...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS
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May 17, 2012

Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS

NASA Director of Human Space Flight Program in Russia Joel Montalbano talks on the phone to the crew of Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Docking
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Oct 1, 2009

Expedition 21 Docking

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Left, and Ambassador of the United States of America to the Russian Federation,...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Docking
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Oct 1, 2009

Expedition 21 Docking

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Left, and Head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, Anatoly Perminov listen to...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Docking
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Oct 1, 2009

Expedition 21 Docking

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, holds the phone while Head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, Anatoly...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Docking
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Oct 1, 2009

Expedition 21 Docking

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Left, and Head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, Anatoly Perminov turn to pose...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return
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Apr 16, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return

S70-35369 (16 April 1970) --- Discussion in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) dealing with the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control
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Nov 28, 2022

Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control

jsc2022e090080 (Nov. 28, 2022): NASA Astronaut Stan Love observes the Orion spacecraft as it reaches its maximum...

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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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