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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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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: Japanese remote manipulator system
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Jan 1, 2002

Japanese remote manipulator system

In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians work on the Japanese remote manipulator system. It is...

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NASA image: Japanese remote manipulator system
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Jan 1, 2002

Japanese remote manipulator system

In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians work on the Japanese remote manipulator system. It is...

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NASA image: JPM Robotic Manipulator System (RMS)
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Dec 30, 2012

JPM Robotic Manipulator System (RMS)

View of Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM) Robotic Manipulator System (RMS). Photo was taken...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's remote manipulator system (RMS)
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Nov 13, 1982

View of the Columbia's remote manipulator system (RMS)

STS002-13-226 (13 Nov. 1981) --- Backdropped against Earth's horizon and the darkness of space, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System
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Jun 7, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System

The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) eases a mannequin representing an astronaut into position for an STS-61 Hubble...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's remote manipulator system
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Mar 30, 1982

View of the Columbia's remote manipulator system

STS003-09-444 (22-30 March 1982) --- The darkness of space provides the backdrop for this scene of the plasma...

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility in grasp of the Remote Manipulator System
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Feb 9, 1994

Wake Shield Facility in grasp of the Remote Manipulator System

STS060-74-054 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The Wake Shield Facility (WSF) is held in the grasp of Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: LDEF grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS) during STS-32 retrieval
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Jan 20, 1990

LDEF grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS) during STS-32 retrieval

This view taken through overhead window W7 on Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, aft flight deck shows the Long...

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NASA image: Remote Manipulator Arm Activity
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Mar 27, 2019

Remote Manipulator Arm Activity

Teacher Kristen Deckner learns how to build a Remote Manipulator (Robotic) Arm during the Educational Technology...

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NASA image: SSRMS
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Feb 8, 2013

SSRMS

View of Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS). Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System
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Jun 7, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System

The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) eases a mannequin representing an astronaut into position for an STS-61 Hubble...

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NASA image: Checkout activity on the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm
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Feb 12, 1997

Checkout activity on the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm

S82-E-5016 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven A. Hawley, STS-82 mission specialist, controls Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System
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Jun 7, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System

The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) eases a mannequin representing an astronaut into position for an STS-61 Hubble...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System
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Jun 7, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers training with the Remote Manipulator System

The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) eases a mannequin representing an astronaut into position for an STS-61 Hubble...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 20, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember. Remote Manipulator System (RMS) is visible. Image was released...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 12, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

Night Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember. Aurora and Remote Manipulator System (RMS) are visible.

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

During STS-31 checkout, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is held in a pre-deployment position by Discovery's,...

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NASA image: Cygnus release by Canadarm2.
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release by Canadarm2.

The International Space Stations Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arm or Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev practices with RMS during training exercise
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Mar 17, 1993

Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev practices with RMS during training exercise

Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, STS-60 mission specialist, practices operating the Shuttle's Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 24, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a Space Shuttle STS-100 mission onboard photograph. Astronaut Scott Parazynski totes a Direct Current...

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NASA image: Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)
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Mar 31, 2009

Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)

ISS018-E-044131 (31 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)
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Mar 31, 2009

Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)

ISS018-E-044134 (31 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)
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Mar 31, 2009

Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)

ISS018-E-044145 (31 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Astronaut Claude Nicollier participates in RMS training at MSFC
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Jun 15, 1993

Astronaut Claude Nicollier participates in RMS training at MSFC

Swiss scientits Claude Nicollier (left), STS-61 mission specialist, waits his turn at the controls for the remote...

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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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