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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.

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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: jsc2012e041630[1]
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Apr 17, 2012

jsc2012e041630[1]

An Orion parachute development test takes place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona, on April 17,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e041619[1]
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Apr 17, 2012

jsc2012e041619[1]

An Orion parachute development test takes place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona, on April 17,...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IMAGE SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE A3 TEST STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE ARES/CLV UPPER STAGE ENGINE...

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NASA image: L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test
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Jul 24, 2013

L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test

L59 RC Kit Model/Learn to fly test technique and modeling development Persons in the picture: Left to right: Jay...

LRC
NASA image: SpaceX Parachute Test
Video
Sep 17, 2019

SpaceX Parachute Test

Crew Dragon parachutes successfully deploy during latest development test that simulated a pad abort, where the...

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NASA image: J-2X concludes series of tests
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May 9, 2008

J-2X concludes series of tests

NASA engineers successfully complete the first series of tests in the early development of the J-2X engine that will...

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NASA image: ignition
Video
Mar 1, 2022

ignition

A thruster undergoes testing in 2022 as part of the development of the Gateway space station's Power and Propulsion...

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NASA image: ARC-1949-A-14294
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Jul 12, 1949

ARC-1949-A-14294

Body Mounted on RF-61-C Airplane in flight Note: publiched in NASA SP Flight research at Ames; 57 Years of...

ARC
NASA image: Jeff Cheatham, senior metrologist
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Jan 27, 2015

Jeff Cheatham, senior metrologist

JEFF CHEATHAM, SENIOR METROLOGIST AT THE MARSHALL METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION LABORATORY, SPENT 12 YEARS DEVELOPING...

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NASA image: J-2X concludes series of tests
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May 9, 2008

J-2X concludes series of tests

NASA engineers successfully complete the first series of tests in the early development of the J-2X engine that will...

SSC
NASA image: jsc2012e041620[1]
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Apr 17, 2012

jsc2012e041620[1]

An Orion parachute development test takes place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona, on April 17,...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Dec 5, 2011

J-2X engine

Stennis Space Center employees install the J-2X powerpack Dec. 5 in preparation for testing of the component,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

Jeri Briscoe of the video team inspects the optical system for proper alignment during a test run of the Equiaxed...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Static Fire Test
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Oct 25, 2018

SpaceX Demo-1 Static Fire Test

The team at SpaceX's rocket development facility in McGregor, Texas completed a static fire test of the Falcon 9...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IMAGE SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE A3 TEST STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE ARES/CLV UPPER STAGE ENGINE...

MSFC
NASA image: An Upcoming Commercial Crew Flight Test on This Week @NASA – February 22, 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

An Upcoming Commercial Crew Flight Test on This Week @NASA – February 22, 2019

An upcoming Commercial Crew Flight Test, training underway for the space station’s next crew, and a new development...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight Approaching Landing during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight Approaching Landing during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), maneuvers...

AFRC
NASA image: Remembering our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – February 8, 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

Remembering our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – February 8, 2019

An upcoming Commercial Crew Flight Test, training underway for the space station’s next crew, and a new development...

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NASA image: The Benefits of Space Station Research and Development on This Week @NASA – July 29, 2022
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Jul 29, 2022

The Benefits of Space Station Research and Development on This Week @NASA – July 29, 2022

The benefits of space station research and development, refining the architecture for the Mars Sample Return...

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NASA image: L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test
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Jul 31, 2013

L-59 RC Kit Model/ Learn to Fly Test

L59 RC Kit Model/Learn to fly test technique and modeling development Persons in the picture: Left to right: Jay...

LRC
NASA image: BIRDS-5
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Oct 17, 2021

BIRDS-5

jsc2022e072954 (10/17/2021) --- The BIRDS-5 team from Zimbabwe conducts vibration testing. BIRDS-5 is a...

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NASA image: jsc2012e041614[1]
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Apr 17, 2012

jsc2012e041614[1]

An Orion parachute development test takes place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona, on April 17,...

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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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