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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: NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed
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Dec 5, 2022

NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: Testing NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm)
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Dec 5, 2022

Testing NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm)

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2651
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May 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2651

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A mining competition participant talks with a representative at the Ground Systems...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day
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May 25, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day

Lilliana Villareal, Spacecraft and Offline Operations manager in the Ground Systems Development and Operations...

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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

Joe Easley, robotics demonstration and test engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, left, is seen with MSIT...

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NASA image: iss060e020172
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Jul 31, 2019

iss060e020172

iss060e020172 (July 29, 2019) --- With advances in propulsion, swarms of small spacecraft are expected to become...

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NASA image: Supriya Jindal visits 2009 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regionals
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Mar 19, 2009

Supriya Jindal visits 2009 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regionals

Louisiana First Lady Supriya Jindal takes a turn at the operating controls for a competing robot during the 2009...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm with its fine-tuned robotic hand Dextre
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Nov 11, 2024

The Canadarm2 robotic arm with its fine-tuned robotic hand Dextre

iss072e157843 (Nov. 11, 2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with its fine-tuned robotic hand Dextre, or the Special...

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NASA image: iss059e043274
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May 6, 2019

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iss059e043274 (May 6, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is maneuvered toward the Harmony module's Earth-facing...

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NASA image: iss068e017746
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Oct 21, 2022

iss068e017746

iss068e017746 (Oct. 21, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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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

Joe Easley, robotics demonstration and test engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, right, is seen with MSIT...

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NASA image: Selfie in Cupola module
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May 24, 2015

Selfie in Cupola module

ISS043E241729 (05/24/2015) --- Expedition 43 commander and NASA astronaut Terry Virts is seen here inside of the...

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NASA image: Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin operates hand controllers on the Robotic System in the SM
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Mar 20, 2003

Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin operates hand controllers on the Robotic System in the SM

ISS006-E-45260 (20 March 2003) --- Cosmonaut Nikolai M. Budarin, Expedition Six flight engineer, is pictured in the...

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NASA image: Johnson works the controls of Robotic Canadarm2 in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Mar 16, 2008

Johnson works the controls of Robotic Canadarm2 in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S123-E-006443 (16 March 2008) --- Astronauts Gregory H. Johnson, STS-123 pilot; and Garrett Reisman (partially...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

The robotic miner from Mississippi State University digs in the mining arena during NASA's 8th Annual Robotic Mining...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

A robotic miner digs in the mining arena during NASA's 8th Annual Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 12, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

during the 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge, Thursday, June 12, 2014, at the Worcester...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield works at the RMS controls on the flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 28, 2001

MS Hadfield works at the RMS controls on the flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5893 (28 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist, is pictured on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: View of the "handshake" of the SLP between the SSRMS and RMS during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

View of the "handshake" of the SLP between the SSRMS and RMS during STS-100

S100-E-5898 (28 April 2001) --- A STS-100 crew member with a digital still camera recorded this image of an...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

during the 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Worcester...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield works at the RMS controls on the flight deck of Endeavour during RMS handshake
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Apr 28, 2001

MS Hadfield works at the RMS controls on the flight deck of Endeavour during RMS handshake

S100-E-5901 (28 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist, is pictured on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield works at the RMS controls on the flight deck of Endeavour during RMS handshake
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Apr 28, 2001

MS Hadfield works at the RMS controls on the flight deck of Endeavour during RMS handshake

S100-E-5900 (28 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist, is pictured on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: SSRMS
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Mar 8, 2017

SSRMS

iss050e056301 (3/8/2017) --- A view of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) during Robotic Refueling...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from Purdue University prepare their uniquely-designed robot miner in the RoboPit at NASA's 8th Annual...

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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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