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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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Feb 10, 2024

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jsc2024e041213 (2/10/2024) --- Dr. Michael Jobst remotely operates a surgical robot aboard the International Space...

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Feb 10, 2024

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jsc2024e041212 (2/10/2024) --- Professor Shane Farritor (left) watches as Dr. Michael Jobst remotely operates a...

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Feb 10, 2024

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jsc2024e041214 (2/10/2024) --- Dr. Michael Jobst remotely operates a surgical robot aboard the International Space...

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   STS-82 Mission Specialist Steven A Hawley stands beside part of Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm, at right, which he will operate for the capture, berthing and redeployment of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).  The robotic arm also will be used as work platform for the four spacewalkers.  Hawley is the prime RMS operator on the flight, which will be the second HST servicing mission.  He and the other six members of the crew are making a final inspection of the payload at Launch Pad 39A before launch. STS-82 is scheduled for liftoff on Feb. 11 during a 65-minute launch window that opens at 3:56 a.m. EST.
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Feb 7, 1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-82 Mission Specialist Steven A Hawley stands beside part of Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm, at right, which he will operate for the capture, berthing and redeployment of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The robotic arm also will be used as work platform for the four spacewalkers. Hawley is the prime RMS operator on the flight, which will be the second HST servicing mission. He and the other six members of the crew are making a final inspection of the payload at Launch Pad 39A before launch. STS-82 is scheduled for liftoff on Feb. 11 during a 65-minute launch window that opens at 3:56 a.m. EST.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-82 Mission Specialist Steven A Hawley stands beside part of Discovery's Remote...

NASA image: Swarmathon 2018
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Apr 17, 2018

Swarmathon 2018

Students from Montgomery College in Rockville in Maryland, follow the progress of their Swarmie robots during the...

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May 16, 2023

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iss069e011345 (May 16, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi observes a free-flying Astrobee robotic assistant
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May 16, 2023

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi observes a free-flying Astrobee robotic assistant

iss069e010815 (May 16, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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Apr 18, 2024

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iss071e010043 (April 18, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick practices...

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NASA image: TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY
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Jun 23, 2016

TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY

YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN “TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY,” AIDED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ON THE MOULTON...

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Jul 18, 2016

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ISS048e028558 (07/18/2016) --- NASA astronauts Jeff Williams (left) and Kate Rubins (right) train inside the Destiny...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

ISS047e021582 (03/26/2016) --- Cygnus capture on 26 March 2016. Expedition 47 robotic arm operator NASA astronaut...

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Nov 20, 2021

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iss066e081487 (Nov. 20, 2021) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and President Yoon at GSFC
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Apr 25, 2023

Vice President Harris and President Yoon at GSFC

MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee uses a controller to manipulate one of the robotic arms at the Robot Operations Center...

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NASA image: iss061e033521
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Nov 8, 2019

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iss061e033521 (Nov. 11, 2019) --- Astronauts Luca Parmitano (left) and Andrew Morgan review robotics procedures in...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230223_RL_009841
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Feb 23, 2023

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Detail shot of the OSAM-1 auto-capture test bed performing a test of the robot arm inside the robotics operations...

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NASA image: External View of the Cupola
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Sep 14, 2015

External View of the Cupola

ISS045E002596 (09/14/2015) --- Expedition 45 commander Scott Kelly is seen peeking out of the space station’s Cupola...

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NASA image: iss061e033522
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Nov 8, 2019

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iss061e033522 (Nov. 11, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir reviews robotics procedures in the U.S. Destiny...

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Sep 20, 2018

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jsc2018e083429 – (Sept. 20, 2018) – Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump learns about the Valkyrie robot during a...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE
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Jul 17, 2024

The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE

iss071e384199 (July 17, 2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE, is used to grapple...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-27
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Dec 12, 1993

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Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice-image during demo with...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-26
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Dec 12, 1993

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Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice-image during demo with...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-34
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Dec 12, 1993

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Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice-image during demo with...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_115
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May 3, 2017

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Swedish Delegation visit on May 3, 2017 Ben Reed of Robotic Operations Center in Building 29 gives overview to...

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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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