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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: CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 13, 2023

CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

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NASA image: CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock

A development rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) technology...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard

A development model rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: PIA25666
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25666

Prototypes of the rovers being built for NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: PIA25668
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25668

The Earth-bound full-scale engineering model of NASA's Perseverance rover, called OPTIMISM, seems to peer down at a...

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NASA image: ACD16-0001-018
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Jan 6, 2016

ACD16-0001-018

This Nissan LEAF vehicle being tested on the Ames campus is equipped with cameras, sensors and cellular data...

ARC
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: Testing Out JPL’s New Snake Robot
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May 8, 2023

Testing Out JPL’s New Snake Robot

A team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is creating and testing a snake-like robot called EELS (Exobiology Extant...

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NASA image: NASA Scientist Works on an A-PUFFER Robot During Trials
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Mar 10, 2020

NASA Scientist Works on an A-PUFFER Robot During Trials

Project manager Jean-Pierre de la Croix works on an Autonomous Pop-Up Flat Folding Explorer Robot (A-PUFFER) during...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 15, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

Intrepid Systems robot, foreground, and the University of Waterloo (Canada) robot, take to the practice field on...

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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: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 15, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

University of Waterloo (Canada) Robotics Team members test their robot on the practice field one day prior to the...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 14, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

A University of Waterloo Robotics Team member tests their robot on the practice field two days prior to the NASA-WPI...

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

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

Panoramic of some of the exhibits available on the campus of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) during their...

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NASA image: Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Aug 15, 2023

Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert

When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks...

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

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

A judge for the NASA-WPI Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge follows a robot on the playing field during the...

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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

Posters for the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) "TouchTomorrow" education and outreach event are seen posted...

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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: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

Team members of "Survey" drive their robot around the campus on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Worcester Polytechnic...

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NASA image: EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) Media Reel
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May 8, 2023

EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) Media Reel

B-roll for media. A team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is creating and testing a snake-like robot called EELS...

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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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