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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.

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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: Astronauts Kimiya Yui and Zena Cardman train inside the cupola to use the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Oct 17, 2025

Astronauts Kimiya Yui and Zena Cardman train inside the cupola to use the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e0886350 (Oct. 17, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Kimiya Yui of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Jonny Kim practice Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers
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Sep 16, 2025

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Jonny Kim practice Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers

iss073e0702302 (Sept. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Jonny Kim, both Expedition 73 flight engineers,...

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NASA image: Preparing to Pin the Mole
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Oct 3, 2019

Preparing to Pin the Mole

NASA InSight's robotic arm will use its scoop to pin the spacecraft's heat probe, or "mole," against the wall of its...

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NASA image: Close-up of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover's SHERLOC Instrument
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Feb 20, 2020

Close-up of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover's SHERLOC Instrument

The SHERLOC instrument is located at the end of the robotic arm on NASA's Mars 2020 rover. SHERLOC (short for...

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NASA image: The North African nation of Libya and the Sahara
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Dec 23, 2018

The North African nation of Libya and the Sahara

iss058e000174 (Dec. 23, 2018) --- The International Space Station's robotic arm, Canadarm2, seemingly reaches out to...

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NASA image: HP3 Deployed on Martian Surface
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Jun 11, 2019

HP3 Deployed on Martian Surface

The robotic arm on NASA's InSight lander deployed its Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3) instrument on...

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NASA image: NASA Asteroid Redirect Robotic Mission Artist Concept
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Oct 22, 2015

NASA Asteroid Redirect Robotic Mission Artist Concept

Artists concept of NASA Asteroid Redirect Robotic ARM Mission capturing an asteroid boulder before redirecting it to...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011396 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is pictured firmly in the grips of the...

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NASA image: JEM-RMS
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Jun 18, 2003

JEM-RMS

JSC2003-E-42548 (For Release: 18 June 2003) --- The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) Small Fine Arm is shown in a...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 42 Drill Holes
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Aug 27, 2024

Curiosity's 42 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has collected 42 powderized rock samples with the drill on the end of its robotic arm....

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5065 (21 May 1996) --- With a cloudy horizon scene as a backdrop, the Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in the...

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NASA image: Side arm controller
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May 14, 1959

Side arm controller

Test pilot in cockpit.

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5064 (21 May 1996)--- In this medium close-up view, captured by an Electronic Still Camera (ESC), the Spartan...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS & Wedge
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Aug 27, 1997

Sojourner APXS & Wedge

This image of the rock "Wedge" was taken from the Sojourner rover's rear color camera on Sol 37. The position of the...

NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e416716 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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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

iss071e417237 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunset on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunset on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used the Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the end of its robotic arm to image this sunset...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars
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May 1, 2019

InSight Images a Sunrise on Mars

NASA's InSight lander used its Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) on the spacecraft's robotic arm to image this...

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NASA image: InSight Images a Solar Panel
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Dec 7, 2018

InSight Images a Solar Panel

One of InSight's 7-foot (2.2 meter) wide solar panels was imaged by the lander's Instrument Deployment Camera, which...

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NASA image: Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean
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Jan 13, 2019

Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean

iss058e002638 (Jan. 14, 2019) --- Australia's Shark Bay, the Indian Ocean and the elbow of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: Spirit Robotic Stretch on Sol 2052
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Oct 19, 2009

Spirit Robotic Stretch on Sol 2052

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit recorded this forward view of its arm and surroundings; bright soil in the left...

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NASA image: Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83
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May 5, 2005

Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83

Ultraviolet images such as this one from NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer suggest the M83 has unusual pockets of...

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NASA image: Curiosity First Three Bites Into Martian Ground
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Oct 18, 2012

Curiosity First Three Bites Into Martian Ground

Three bite marks left in the Martian ground by the scoop on the robotic arm of NASA Mars rover Curiosity are visible...

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NASA image: Curiosity Leaves Its Mark
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Aug 29, 2012

Curiosity Leaves Its Mark

This image shows a close-up of track marks from the first test drive of NASA Curiosity rover. The rover arm 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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