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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.

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NASA image: Opportunity Digs
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Feb 17, 2004

Opportunity Digs

Opportunity Digs

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NASA image: Spirit Digs In
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Mar 17, 2004

Spirit Digs In

Spirit Digs In

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NASA image: Spirit Digs a Trench
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Feb 20, 2004

Spirit Digs a Trench

Spirit Digs a Trench

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NASA image: Second Dig and Dump Test
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Jun 4, 2008

Second Dig and Dump Test

Second Dig and Dump Test

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NASA image: Map of Phoenix Digging Area
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Jun 4, 2008

Map of Phoenix Digging Area

Map of Phoenix Digging Area

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NASA image: Digging of Snow White Begins
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Jun 18, 2008

Digging of Snow White Begins

Digging of Snow White Begins

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NASA image: VL1 Digs A Deep Hole On Mars
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Jan 9, 1997

VL1 Digs A Deep Hole On Mars

VL1 Digs A Deep Hole On Mars

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NASA image: Mark Left by First Dig at Phoenix Site
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Jun 4, 2008

Mark Left by First Dig at Phoenix Site

Mark Left by First Dig at Phoenix Site

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: Digging in Snow
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Jul 8, 2008

Digging in Snow

Digging in Snow

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NASA image: Percussive Excavation Bucket
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Jan 24, 2017

Percussive Excavation Bucket

Diane Linne in the Simulated Lunar Operations, SLOPE Lab - Percussive Excavation Bucket reduces reaction forces for...

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NASA image: Phoenix Work Area Animation
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May 28, 2008

Phoenix Work Area Animation

This image from Sol 1 shows a mosaic of NASA Mars Phoenix digging area in the Martian terrain. Phoenix scientists...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works
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Jun 3, 2025

RASSOR Excavation Testing Swamp Works

NASA’s RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) manipulates simulated regolith, or lunar dust...

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NASA image: Pinning Helps the Mole Move
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Oct 17, 2019

Pinning Helps the Mole Move

This animation shows NASA InSight's heat probe, or "mole," digging about a centimeter (half an inch) below the...

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NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Digging the Dark Hole
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May 21, 2024

Roman Coronagraph Digging the Dark Hole

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will test new tools that block...

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NASA image: Curiosity Digs In
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Oct 30, 2012

Curiosity Digs In

This pair of images shows a bite mark where NASA Curiosity rover scooped up some Martian soil left, and the scoop...

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NASA image: InSight's Arm Pulls Back, Revealing the Mole
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Oct 16, 2020

InSight's Arm Pulls Back, Revealing the Mole

NASA's InSight lander retracted its robotic arm on Oct. 3, 2020, revealing the spot where the self-digging "mole" is...

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NASA image: Arm Camera: InSight Lifts the Mole's Support Structure
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Jul 1, 2019

Arm Camera: InSight Lifts the Mole's Support Structure

On June 28, 2019, NASA's InSight lander used its robotic arm to move the support structure for its digging...

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NASA image: Fisheye Camera: InSight Lifts the Mole's Support Structure
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Jul 1, 2019

Fisheye Camera: InSight Lifts the Mole's Support Structure

On June 28, 2019, NASA's InSight lander used its robotic arm to move the support structure for its digging...

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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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