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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: KSC-02pd1738
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts get ready for ultrasound testing on Endeavour's robotic arm. A...

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NASA image: Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed

This test image from an engineering model of NASA's InSight lander shows part of the lander's robotic arm and the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1736
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts begin inspection of a scrape on the surface of the honeycomb shell...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1734
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts begin inspection of a scrape on the surface of the honeycomb shell...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1735
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts begin inspection of a scrape on the surface of the honeycomb shell...

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NASA image: Robotic Arm Pushes on a Model of the Mole
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Feb 21, 2020

Robotic Arm Pushes on a Model of the Mole

This test using an engineering model of the InSight lander here on Earth shows how the spacecraft on Mars will use...

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NASA image: View from Above of Phoenix Stowed Robotic Arm Camera
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May 28, 2008

View from Above of Phoenix Stowed Robotic Arm Camera

This artist image of an imaginary camera zooming in from above shows the location of the Robotic Arm Camera on NASA...

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NASA image: InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Wind and Thermal Shield
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Oct 11, 2018

InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Wind and Thermal Shield

NASA's InSight mission tests an engineering version of the spacecraft's robotic arm in a Mars-like environment at...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut works on the Japanese robotic arm's Small Fine Arm
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Jun 3, 2025

JAXA astronaut works on the Japanese robotic arm's Small Fine Arm

iss073e0133686 (June 3, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1739
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A piece of the honeycomb shell around Endeavour's robotic arm has been cut to inspect...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1740
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The opening shown here is the site where the honeycomb shell around Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1741
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An ultrasound device is held at the site where the honeycomb shell around Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1733
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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of a team of robotic experts prepares the site scraped on the robotic arm for...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1730
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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of a team of robotic experts looks at the site of the scrape on the surface of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1731
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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of a team of robotic experts looks at the site of the scrape on the surface of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1732
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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of a team of robotic experts looks at the site of the scrape on the surface of the...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240417_OSAM1_031868
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Apr 17, 2024

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One of the OSAM-1 Robot Arms is seen, mounted onto ground support equipment used for testing inside the cleanroom at...

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NASA image: Rasp Tool on Phoenix Robotic Arm Model
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Jul 15, 2008

Rasp Tool on Phoenix Robotic Arm Model

This close-up photograph taken at the Payload Interoperability Testbed at the University of Arizona, Tucson, shows...

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NASA image: Sprinkle Test by Phoenix Robotic Arm Movie
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Jun 10, 2008

Sprinkle Test by Phoenix Robotic Arm Movie

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander used its Robotic Arm during the mission 15th Martian day since landing June 9, 2008 to test...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004909 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004821 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is poised for release from the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004825 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is poised for release from the...

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NASA image: Panorama of Phoenix Solar Panel and Robotic Arm
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Jun 13, 2008

Panorama of Phoenix Solar Panel and Robotic Arm

This panorama image of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander’s solar panel and the lander’s Robotic Arm with a sample in the...

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NASA image: Engineers Flex Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools
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Feb 16, 2010

Engineers Flex Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools

In the middle of this image taken at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the long robotic arm of NASA Mars Science...

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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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