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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: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08001 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station moves away...

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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-07577 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: Vittori in the SM during Expedition 10 / Expedition 11
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Apr 20, 2005

Vittori in the SM during Expedition 10 / Expedition 11

ISS010-E-25226 (20 April 2005) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Roberto Vittori of Italy is pictured in the...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044581 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-009996 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-128 approach to ISS
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Aug 31, 2009

STS-128 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-036828 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 5, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7218 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped against a colorful part of Earth, this full view of the International...

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NASA image: Approach of ATV
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Aug 8, 2014

Approach of ATV

ISS040-E-091906 (12 Aug. 2014) --- The ?Georges Lemaitre? Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-5), photographed by an...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations of Hurricane Wilma taken during Expedition 12
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Oct 19, 2005

Crew Earth Observations of Hurricane Wilma taken during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-5284 (19 Oct. 2005) --- This image of Hurricane Wilma was taken at 8:24 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 19, by the...

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NASA image: iss012e24236
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Apr 8, 2006

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ISS012-E-24236 (8 April 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the...

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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-009765 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth?s horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11078 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside starboard wing and Thermal...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Launch
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Apr 25, 2003

Expedition 7 Launch

A Soyuz spacecraft lifts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, at 10:54 p.m. (CDT) on Saturday,...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of ISS after undocking
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May 23, 2010

Flyaround view of ISS after undocking

S132-E-012232 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking

ISS023-E-051233 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-009993 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-010042 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48783 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies near the International Space Station for docking...

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

ISS Fly around views from STS-119

S119-E-008577 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station is seen...

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NASA image: ISS Flyaround views from STS-128
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Flyaround views from STS-128

S128-E-009805 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-010012 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-009982 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch
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Oct 23, 2012

Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch

ISS033-E-015399 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: STS-128 undocked from ISS
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Sep 8, 2009

STS-128 undocked from ISS

ISS020-E-039190 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is...

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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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