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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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Jul 28, 2016

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iss048e045351 (07/28/2016) --- Expedition 48 crew members Kate Rubins (left) and Jeff Williams (right) of NASA...

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NASA image: UT088 ATV docking_239C
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Mar 28, 2012

UT088 ATV docking_239C

ISS030-E-175366 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: STS-119 Approach OPS
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Mar 17, 2009

STS-119 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-042080 (17 March 2009) --- Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Astronaut Stafford and Cosmonaut Leonov together in Soyuz Orbital Module
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Jul 17, 1975

Astronaut Stafford and Cosmonaut Leonov together in Soyuz Orbital Module

AST-05-298 (17-19 July 1975) --- Astronaut Donald K. Slayton and cosmonaut Aleksey A. Leonov are seen together in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember
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Dec 13, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember

S116-E-06081 (13 Dec. 2006) -- Backdropped against a colorful part of Earth, Progress 23 supply vehicle docked to...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach

ISS026-E-030246 (26 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery is featured...

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NASA image: ATV approach
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Aug 12, 2014

ATV approach

ISS040-E-091366 (12 Aug. 2014) --- The ?Georges Lemaitre? Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-5), photographed by an...

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NASA image: iss065e389608
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Sep 17, 2021

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iss065e389608 (Sept. 17, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Stafford training in equipment repair before mission
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May 16, 1966

Astronaut Thomas Stafford training in equipment repair before mission

S66-33728 (10 May 1966) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, command pilot of the Gemini-9 spaceflight, checks the 16mm...

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Mar 11, 2022

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iss066e163529 (March 11, 2022) --- The Prichal docking module from Roscosmos is pictured attached to the Nauka...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032596 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P
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Oct 30, 2010

Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P

ISS025-E-010475 (30 Oct. 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: iss068e067203
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Mar 3, 2023

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iss068e067203 (March 3, 2023) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour with four Crew-6 members aboard approaches the...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach

ISS026-E-030279 (26 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: jsc2012e042223
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Feb 12, 2012

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JSC2012-E-042223 (April 2012) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: iss059e072476
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May 23, 2019

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iss059e072476 (5/23/2019) --- A view of the free-flying Astrobee cube named Bumble and the docking station onboard...

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NASA image: jsc2012e220566
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Aug 28, 2012

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JSC2012-E-220566 (October 2012) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: iss071e074030
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May 14, 2024

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iss071e074030 (May 14, 2024) --- An atmosphreric glow blankets Earth's horizon and a web of city lights interconnect...

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NASA image: iss060e038228
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Aug 21, 2019

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iss060e038228 (Aug. 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague is pictured in his U.S. spacesuit inside the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Freedom Dragon crew ship with the Axiom Mission-2 crew
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May 22, 2023

The SpaceX Freedom Dragon crew ship with the Axiom Mission-2 crew

iss069e011319 (May 22, 2023) --- The SpaceX Freedom Dragon crew ship with four Axiom Mission-2 private astronauts...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Curbeam,Jr., prepares to open hatch on Space Shuttle Discovey
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Curbeam,Jr., prepares to open hatch on Space Shuttle Discovey

S116-E-05569 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., STS-116 mission specialist, prepares to open the...

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NASA image: iss066e173086
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Mar 18, 2022

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iss066e173086 (March 18, 2022) --- The Soyuz MS-21 crew ship (upper left), carrying cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Sergey...

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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-022609 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon
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Apr 12, 2026

The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon

iss074e0504006 (April 12, 2026) --- The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon and fades into the airglow as...

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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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