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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: 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: Water Falls: Getting the Big Picture
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May 26, 2015

Water Falls: Getting the Big Picture

A short video the explores the uses and advantages of remote sensing.

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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: Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry
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Aug 1, 2021

Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal - Videographer of the Year Award 2021 Entry

Shorten version of Remote Sensing Harmful Algal Bloom Video Journal and is an entry in the 2021 NASA Videographer of...

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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: 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: 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: Global Hawk, NASA's New Remote-Controlled Plane
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Oct 23, 2009

Global Hawk, NASA's New Remote-Controlled Plane

NASA image acquired October 23, 2009. At NASA’s Dryden Research Center in California, a group of engineers,...

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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: International Space Station (ISS) Remote Power Control Module (R
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Oct 1, 2019

International Space Station (ISS) Remote Power Control Module (R

International Space Station (ISS) Remote Power Control Module (RPCM) Hot-mate/De-mate Assessment Dr. Erin Hayward ,...

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NASA image: Seasat Celebrates Landmark in Remote-Sensing History
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Jun 27, 2013

Seasat Celebrates Landmark in Remote-Sensing History

Seasat, built and managed by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, was launched thirty-five years ago, on June 27,...

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NASA image: Top of Mars Rover Curiosity Remote Sensing Mast
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Apr 6, 2011

Top of Mars Rover Curiosity Remote Sensing Mast

The remote sensing mast on NASA Mars rover Curiosity holds two science instruments for studying the rover...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-5
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) with Dr. Carol Stoker

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-9
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) - helmet head piece

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-3
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle)

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-7
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle)

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-10
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) cameras

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-8
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) cameras

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-1
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Jan 3, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0007-1

NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) with Dr. Carol Stoker...

ARC
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: STS-119 Launch from remote Coastline
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Mar 15, 2009

STS-119 Launch from remote Coastline

STS-119 Launch from remote Coastline Location: John's Island, Vero Beach, Fla.

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NASA image: Urban Methane Point Sources Detected by Tiered System of Remote-sensing Observations
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Jul 10, 2015

Urban Methane Point Sources Detected by Tiered System of Remote-sensing Observations

This image captured by a prototype NASA satellite instrument at NASA California Laboratory for Atmospheric Remote...

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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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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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