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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: J-2X engine installation
Image
Jun 10, 2011

J-2X engine installation

A J-2X next-generation rocket engine is lifted onto the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. Testing of the...

SSC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Apr 3, 2000

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

This is a computer generated image of a Shuttle launch utilizing 2nd generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)...

MSFC
NASA image: Magnolia FIRST Robotics Competition 2026 Laurel MS
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Apr 29, 2026

Magnolia FIRST Robotics Competition 2026 Laurel MS

his video derived from a longer product that was use on the Stennis Space Center YouTube page and was edited to a...

SSC
NASA image: NASA's OPERA Project Generates Radar Image of Hurricane Helene
Image
Oct 2, 2024

NASA's OPERA Project Generates Radar Image of Hurricane Helene

NASA's Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project generated a radar image of...

JPL
NASA image: ED07-0038-016
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-016

Distinguished by its large nose payload bay, NASA's Ikhana unmanned aircraft does an engine run prior to takeoff...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0078-1
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-1

The Altair unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for NASA, is poised...

AFRC
NASA image: ED07-0038-028
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Mar 5, 2007

ED07-0038-028

Narrow wings, a Y-tail and rear engine layout distinguish NASA's Ikhana science aircraft, a civil variant of General...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0078-4
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-4

Long wings, a V-tail with a ventral fin and a rear-mounted engine distinguish the Altair, an unmanned aerial vehicle...

AFRC
NASA image: Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner
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Oct 26, 2017

Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner

The annual Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner was held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center on...

MSFC
NASA image: Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner
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Oct 26, 2017

Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner

The annual Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner was held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center on...

MSFC
NASA image: Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner
Image
Oct 26, 2017

Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner

The annual Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner was held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center on...

MSFC
NASA image: Espacio a Tierra: Ensayo general: 20 de septiembre de 2019
Video
Sep 20, 2019

Espacio a Tierra: Ensayo general: 20 de septiembre de 2019

Espacio a Tierra, la versión en español de las cápsulas Space to Ground de la NASA, te informa semanalmente de lo...

JSC
NASA image: Documentary table-top view of a comparison of the General Purpose Computers.
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Sep 13, 1988

Documentary table-top view of a comparison of the General Purpose Computers.

S88-47513 (Aug 1988) --- The current and future versions of general purpose computers for Space Shuttle orbiters are...

JSC
NASA image: Crewmember working on the spacelab Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus, rack #10.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember working on the spacelab Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus, rack #10.

STS050-02-036 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Carl J. Meade, mission specialist, operates the Generic...

JSC
NASA image: General Electric 32-Spoke Nozzle on the Convair F-106B Delta Dart
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Mar 23, 1971

General Electric 32-Spoke Nozzle on the Convair F-106B Delta Dart

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Convair F-106B Delta Dart with a 32-spoke nozzle installed on...

GRC
NASA image: General Henry Arnold Visits the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Nov 23, 1944

General Henry Arnold Visits the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

General Henry “Hap” Arnold, Commander of the US Army Air Forces during World War II, addresses the staff at the...

GRC
NASA image: General Electric TG-180 Turbojet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 23, 1947

General Electric TG-180 Turbojet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A General Electric TG-180 turbojet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: ED06-0208-3
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0208-3

Equipped with a pod-mounted infrared imaging sensor, the Altair UAS aided fire mapping efforts over wildfires in...

AFRC
NASA image: ED06-0208-1
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Oct 24, 2006

ED06-0208-1

A high-tech infrared imaging sensor in its underbelly pod, the Altair UAS flew repeated passes over the Esperanza...

AFRC
NASA image: J-2X engine
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May 25, 2012

J-2X engine

On May 25, 2012, NASA recorded another first during a 40-second test of the next-generation J-2X engine on the A-2...

SSC
NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1958

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

(From left to right) Karl L. Heimburg, Director of the Test Laboratory; Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the...

MSFC
NASA image: J-2X engine
Image
Sep 7, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA engineers continued testing the next-generation J-2X rocket engine at Stennis Space Center with a 250-second...

SSC
NASA image: J-2X engine assembly
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Mar 3, 2011

J-2X engine assembly

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne employees Carlos Alfaro (l) and Oliver Swanier work on the main combustion element of the...

SSC
NASA image: J-2X engine assembly
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Mar 3, 2011

J-2X engine assembly

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne employees Carlos Alfaro (l) and Oliver Swanier work on the main combustion element of the...

SSC
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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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