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

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

Kenneth Stafford, Assistant Director of Robotics Engineering and Director of the Robotics Resource Center at the...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Derrick Matthews, left, with Kennedy Space Center's Communication and Public Engagement Directorate, and Kurt...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm above the Mozambique Channel
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Jul 23, 2024

The Canadarm2 robotic arm above the Mozambique Channel

iss071e361950 (July 15, 2024) --- The International Space Station's 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm crosses the...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 10, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The University of Waterloo Robotics Team, from Ontario, Canada, prepares their robot for the 2014 NASA Centennial...

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NASA image: FIRST Robotics Competition
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Feb 28, 2009

FIRST Robotics Competition

Students compete in the Washington, DC regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the Washington, DC Conventioln Center,...

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NASA image: SSC engineers mentor FIRST Robotics teams
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Apr 1, 2005

SSC engineers mentor FIRST Robotics teams

Engineers from SSC mentor teams of students from Mississippi and Louisiana competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition.

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, left, listens as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Robotics Resource...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, right, listens as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Robotics Resource...

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NASA image: Can Robots Take Care of Spacecraft?
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Aug 10, 2021

Can Robots Take Care of Spacecraft?

NASA’s Integrated System for Autonomous and Adaptive Caretaking, or ISAAC, is advancing new technology for robots to...

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NASA image: 2009 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional
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Mar 20, 2009

2009 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional

Students (left) from St. Patrick Catholic High School in Biloxi, Miss., prepare their robot during the 2009 FIRST...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

"Harry" a Goldendoodle is seen wearing a NASA backpack during the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

The bronze statue of the goat mascot for Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named "Gompei" is seen wearing a...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

Visitors, some with their dogs, line up to make their photo inside a space suit exhibit during the Worcester...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

Visitors, some with their dogs, line up to make their photo inside a space suit exhibit during the Worcester...

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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

Sample Return Robot Challenge staff members confer before the team Survey robots makes it's attempt at the level two...

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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

Russel Howe of team Survey, center, works on a laptop to prepare the team's robot for a demonstration run after the...

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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

Russel Howe of team Survey speaks with Sample Return Robot Challenge staff members after the team's robot failed to...

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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: NASA Tests New Robotic Refueling Technologies
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Tests New Robotic Refueling Technologies

RROxiTT lead roboticist Alex Janas stands with the Oxidizer Nozzle Tool as he examines the work site. Credit:...

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NASA image: 2010 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional Tournament
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Mar 5, 2010

2010 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional Tournament

Student-built robots maneuver the course during the 2010 Bayou Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony
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May 26, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony

Inside the Apollo-Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, teams from the 8th...

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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: Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony
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May 26, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony

Inside the Apollo-Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, team members from the...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony
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May 26, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony

Inside the Apollo-Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Lisa May, with Murphian...

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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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