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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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ORLANDO, Fla. – About 60 high school teams take part in the "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Teams taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition gather inside the Apollo/Saturn V...

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May 23, 2022

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

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Teams prepare for the "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology," or FIRST,...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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Students from the University of North Dakota prepare their robot miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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

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

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ORLANDO, Fla. – About 60 high school teams take part in the "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and...

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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering prepare their robot for its turn to dig in the...

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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

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

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

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Students from California State University, Long Beach, prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining...

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Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepare their robotic miner for its turn to dig in the mining arena...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rob Mueller announces the winner of the Judges' Innovation Award during NASA's 2014 Robotic...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's 2014 Robotic Mining Competition award ceremony was held inside the Space Shuttle...

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2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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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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