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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: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

College team members watch a live display of their mining robots during test runs in the mining arena at NASA's 8th...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from West Virginia University prepare their mining robot for a test run in a giant sandbox before their...

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NASA image: Drakelands Mine, England
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Aug 21, 2015

Drakelands Mine, England

The Drakelands Mine (previously known as the Hemerdon Mine) is a historic tungsten and tin mine located northeast of...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from San Diego State College prepare their robotic miner for its second turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Alabama prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena during...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

College teams prepare their robotic miners for their turn to dig in the mining arena during NASA’s LUNABOTICS...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

The University of New Hampshire’s robotic miner is placed on a cart to record its measurements and weight before the...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Miami-Dade College at Kendall prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Purdue University prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining pit during NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

New Mexico Tech students prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

The Saginaw Valley State University team’s robotic miner is being measured and weighed to qualify for its turn to...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from Iowa State University College students prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

A team member from the University of Maine prepares their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of North Dakota prepare their robot miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from Sonoma State University in California prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Arkansas prepare their robot for its turn to dig in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Illinois at Chicago prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from the University of North Florida watch their robotic miner dig in the mining arena NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students with Florida Technological University prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the University of Rochester prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena during...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

The Milwaukee School of Engineering’s robotic miner is ready for its turn to dig in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 26, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from various colleges and universities watch a jumbo screen as robotic miners dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the United States Military Academy (West Point), dressed in safety gear, prepare to enter the mining...

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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.
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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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