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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway illustration shows the Saturn V S-II (second) stage with callouts of major components. When the Saturn...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This chart is an illustration of J-2 Engine characteristics. A cluster of five J-2 engines powered the Saturn V S-II...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn V S-II (second) stage being hoisted at the S-II-A2 test stand at the Mississippi...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a test firing of the the Saturn V S-II (second) stage at the Mississippi Test Facility's (MTF)...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a test firing of the the Saturn V S-II (second) stage at the Mississippi Test Facility's (MTF)...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn V S-II (second) stage of the Apollo 6 mission being lowered atop of the S-IC...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Feb 1, 1974

Skylab

The idea that ultimately became Skylab first surfaced in 1962 as a proposal to convert a spent Saturn upper stage...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Sep 18, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The launch of the SA-7 (Saturn I Block II) was on September 18, 1964. The SA-7 mission was the second orbital flight...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-69P-175
Image
Mar 4, 1969

KSC-69P-175

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stacking of S-II stage for Saturn 506.

KSC
NASA image: KSC-69-h-960
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Jul 6, 1969

KSC-69-h-960

The astronauts enter the spacecraft. After launch and Saturn V first-stage burnout and jettison, the S-II second...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

The business end of a Second Stage (S-II) slowly emerges from the shipping container as workers prepare to transport...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Sep 9, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts the test firing of a J-2 engine in the S-IVB Test Stand at the Marshall Space Flight Center...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a test firing of a Saturn V second stage (S-II) on the S-IC test stand at the Propulsion Test...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway illustration shows the Saturn V S-IVB (third) stage with the callouts of its major components. When the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This image illustrates the basic differences between the three Saturn launch vehicles developed by the Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts the Saturn V S-IVB (third) stage for the Apollo 10 mission being removed from the Beta Test Stand...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

After the S-II (second) stage dropped away, the S-IVB (third) stage ignited and burned for about two minutes to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1846
Image
Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1846

Apollo/Saturn Program: In January 1962, NASA initiated development of the large launch vehicle for the Project...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 29, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

Developed at MSFC under the direction of Dr. Wernher von Braun, the SA-5 incorporated a Saturn I, Block II engine....

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn V configuration is shown in inches and meters as illustrated by the Boeing Company. The Saturn V vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 4, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Pictured is a J-2 engine being processed at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). A single J-2 engine was utilized on...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Mar 4, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Pictured is a J-2 engine being processed at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). A single J-2 engine was utilized on...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

A J-2 engine undergoes static firing. The J-2, developed under the direction of the Marshall Space Flight Center,...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 22, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This Saturn V S-II (second) stage is being lifted into position for a test at the Vehicle Assembly Building at the...

MSFC
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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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