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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: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 21, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Virginia accept an award during NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge competition on...

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Apr 11, 2025

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NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge student engineering competition took place from April 9-11, 2025, at...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

Two students anxiously watch their robot during the 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

The 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Dec. 1, drew 46 teams from...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

The 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Dec. 1, drew 46 teams from...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

Two students anxiously watch their robot during the 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 20, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Michigan Technological University prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 20, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Virginia prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 20, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Michigan Technological University prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 21, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Iowa State University prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 21, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Virginia pose for a photograph after winning the grand prize during NASA’s 2026...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 20, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from San Diego State University prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 19, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from New Mexico Tech prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for NASA’s 2026...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 19, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Utah prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 19, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from San Diego State University prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition
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May 19, 2026

Lunabotics Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Virginia prepare their prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for...

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NASA image: MSFC_20240420_HERC
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Apr 20, 2024

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NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge student engineering competition celebrated 30 years in 2024, April...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3540
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida middle school students and their teachers greet students from other locations via...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 11, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

Swarmathon University Competition 2019 organizers, mentors, guest speakers and student teams gather for a group...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1791
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Mar 8, 2013

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Teams of high school students prepare robots for competition in the University of Central Florida...

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0034-11
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Feb 26, 1999

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NASA AMES sponsored FIRST (Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Western Regional Robot Games...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3538
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3535
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3539
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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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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