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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: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre above the Indian Ocean
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Sep 1, 2025

The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre above the Indian Ocean

iss073e0695491 (Sept. 1, 2025) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre, its fine-tuned robotic hand attached, is...

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NASA image: OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece
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Aug 22, 2024

OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece

Dive alongside Dr. Richard Camilli and his team as they explore the undersea volcanoes off of the coast of...

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NASA image: Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska
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Nov 20, 2024

Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska

A model of a tiny, wedge-shaped robot designed to explore subsurface oceans of icy moons, right, sits beside a large...

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NASA image: Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean
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Jan 13, 2019

Australia's Shark Bay and the Indian Ocean

iss058e002638 (Jan. 14, 2019) --- Australia's Shark Bay, the Indian Ocean and the elbow of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011814 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is released from the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004821 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is poised for release from the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 21, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss069e004825 (April 21, 2023) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is poised for release from the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Dec 21, 2018

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss058e000081 (Dec. 22, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft and the Canadarm2 robotic arm are pictured attached...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011813 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing
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Nov 20, 2024

NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing

A prototype of a robot designed to explore the subsurface oceans of icy moons glides through a pool at Caltech in...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean
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Jan 6, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean

iss058e002241 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss071e178989
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Jun 9, 2024

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iss071e178989 (June 9, 2024) --- Dextre, the fine-tuned robotic hand attached to the Canadarm2 robotic arm, extends...

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NASA image: iss071e185049
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Jun 14, 2024

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iss071e185049 (June 14, 2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with Dextre, its fine-tuned robotic hand attached,...

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NASA image: iss061e077393
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Dec 12, 2019

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iss061e077393 (Dec. 12, 2019) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with the Dextre robotic hand attached seemingly...

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NASA image: iss071e092171
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May 19, 2024

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iss071e092171 (May 19, 2024) --- The International Space Station's Dextre, the fine-tuned robotic hand, attached to...

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NASA image: iss059e061425
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May 13, 2019

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iss059e061425 (May 13, 2019) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with its robotic hand, also known as Dextre, attached for...

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NASA image: iss066e136625
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Feb 5, 2022

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iss066e136625 (Feb. 5, 2022) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with the Dextre fine-tuned robotic hand attached, is...

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NASA image: iss070e014652
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Oct 27, 2023

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iss070e014652 (Oct. 27, 2023) --- The sun's glint beams off a clear blue north Atlantic Ocean as the International...

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NASA image: iss064e053054
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Apr 5, 2021

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iss064e053054 (April 5, 2021) --- The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station...

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NASA image: The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset
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Aug 30, 2025

The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset

iss073e0741038 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset...

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NASA image: Typhoon Neoguri in the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 21, 2025

Typhoon Neoguri in the Pacific Ocean

iss073e0764904 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- Typhoon Neoguri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss070e025899
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Nov 15, 2023

iss070e025899

iss070e025899 (Nov. 15, 2023) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with its fine-tuned robotic hand, also known as Dextre,...

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NASA image: iss071e077765
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May 15, 2024

iss071e077765

iss071e077765 (May 15, 2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with its fine-tuned robotic hand, also known Dextre,...

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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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