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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.

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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: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196807 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman on RMS robot arm during HST repairs
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Dec 6, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman on RMS robot arm during HST repairs

S61-E-016 (6 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman (frame center) remains secured by his feet on the end of...

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NASA image: Kibo Arm installs JAXA SEDA-AP onto the Japanese EFU during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 23, 2009

Kibo Arm installs JAXA SEDA-AP onto the Japanese EFU during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-008263 (23 July 2009) --- This is a July 23 (flight day 9) view of the robotic arm for the Japanese...

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NASA image: Kibo Arm installs JAXA SEDA-AP onto the Japanese EFU during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 23, 2009

Kibo Arm installs JAXA SEDA-AP onto the Japanese EFU during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-008262 (23 July 2009) --- This is a July 23 (flight day 9) view of the robotic arm for the Japanese...

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NASA image: How NASA’s Perseverance Rover Takes a Selfie
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Jun 25, 2021

How NASA’s Perseverance Rover Takes a Selfie

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a historic group selfie with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on April 6, 2021. But...

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NASA image: NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed
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Dec 5, 2022

NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e418235 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: TEGA Sample Delivery and Analysis Animation
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Aug 4, 2008

TEGA Sample Delivery and Analysis Animation

This image shows NASA Phoenix Lander Robotic Arm scoop delivering a sample to the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer...

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NASA image: NuSTAR Improved View
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Feb 27, 2013

NuSTAR Improved View

This image taken by the ultraviolet-light monitoring camera on the European Space Agency ESA XMM-Newton telescope...

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NASA image: Left-Front Wheel of Curiosity Rover, Approaching Three Miles
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Dec 20, 2013

Left-Front Wheel of Curiosity Rover, Approaching Three Miles

The left-front wheel of NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows dents and holes in this image taken by the MAHLI camera,...

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NASA image: First Dodo Trench with White Layer Visible in Dig Area
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Jun 13, 2008

First Dodo Trench with White Layer Visible in Dig Area

This image of the trench shows a white layer that has been uncovered by the Robotic Arm RA scoop onboard NASA...

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NASA image: Pinwheel Looks Fab in Infrared
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Jul 21, 2008

Pinwheel Looks Fab in Infrared

The tangled arms of the Pinwheel galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 101, are decked out in red in this new infrared...

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NASA image: Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear
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Apr 27, 2016

Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear

The team operating NASA Curiosity Mars rover uses the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on the rover arm to check...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's RMS arm and end effector grasping IECM
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Jun 27, 1982

View of the Columbia's RMS arm and end effector grasping IECM

STS004-37-670 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- The North Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas serves as backdrop for...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS payload on the STS-66 shuttle Atlantis RMS arm
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Nov 12, 1994

CRISTA-SPAS payload on the STS-66 shuttle Atlantis RMS arm

STS066-96-030 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- Masses of clouds serve as the backdrop for this close-up 70mm scene of the...

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NASA image: Phoenix Dodo Trench
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Jun 4, 2008

Phoenix Dodo Trench

This image was taken by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander's Robotic Arm Camera (RAC) on the ninth Martian day of the...

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NASA image: Japanese remote manipulator system
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Jan 1, 2002

Japanese remote manipulator system

In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians work on the Japanese remote manipulator system. It is...

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NASA image: Japanese remote manipulator system
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Jan 1, 2002

Japanese remote manipulator system

In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians work on the Japanese remote manipulator system. It is...

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NASA image: Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe
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Jun 5, 2019

Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe

The robotic arm on NASA's Mars InSight lander moves in place over the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Rollout
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Sep 23, 2014

Expedition 41 Rollout

The gantry arms begin to close around the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft to secure the rocket at the launch pad Sept. 23,...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Rollout
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Sep 23, 2014

Expedition 41 Rollout

The gantry arms begin to close around the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft to secure the rocket at the launch pad Sept. 23,...

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NASA image: InSight's Robotic Arm Helps Remove Solar Panel Dust Trickles Sand in the Wind
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Jun 3, 2021

InSight's Robotic Arm Helps Remove Solar Panel Dust Trickles Sand in the Wind

NASA's InSight lander tried a novel approach to remove dust clinging to one of its solar panels. On May 22, 2021,...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a data grapple fixture on the International Space Station
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Jul 23, 2025

The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a data grapple fixture on the International Space Station

iss073e0575226 (July 23, 2025) --- The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a data grapple fixture on...

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NASA image: MacLean and Williams work at the Robotic Arm in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-115 EVA
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Sep 12, 2006

MacLean and Williams work at the Robotic Arm in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-115 EVA

View of Astronauts Steve MacLean, Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Mission Specialist (MS), and Jeffrey N. Williams,...

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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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