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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: 1001384
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Aug 5, 2010

1001384

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION, BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF TEST CHAMBERVIEW

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NASA image: 1001382
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Aug 5, 2010

1001382

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590. STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, OVERALL VIEW OF TEST CHAMBER

MSFC
NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, 5th from left, joined by his wife Karen Pence, left, and daughter Charlotte Pence....

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NASA image: ARC-2000-92-HC-139
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Apr 27, 2000

ARC-2000-92-HC-139

Painting o fthe Galileo spacecraft at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a vacuum test

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00617
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00617

EXPRESS INTEGRATED TEST NUMBER 1 FLIGHT PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH ROBERT BRAUN

GRC
NASA image: Aerial Test Stands
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Apr 16, 2004

Aerial Test Stands

SSC's rocket engine test complex and its four unique test stands provide test operations for the development and...

SSC
NASA image: NASA's CADRE Rover Takes an Autonomous Drive
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May 1, 2024

NASA's CADRE Rover Takes an Autonomous Drive

One of three small rovers bound for the Moon took an autonomous test drive in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: 1st IPD Test since Katrina
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Dec 8, 2005

1st IPD Test since Katrina

The Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator test fires with Wayne North as test conductor. The engine was tested at the E...

SSC
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: 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: Testing a Landing Gear for Potential Future Landing on Europa
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Jan 17, 2024

Testing a Landing Gear for Potential Future Landing on Europa

Engineers test the mechanical landing system for the proposed Europa Lander project at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Ramp Drive Test for Curiosity Mars Rover
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Sep 13, 2010

Ramp Drive Test for Curiosity Mars Rover

NASA next Mars rover, Curiosity, drives up a ramp during a test at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif....

JPL
NASA image: OPALS Final Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Final Testing

Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS flight terminal undergoes final testing at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Mars 2020 Rover Separation Test
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Oct 4, 2019

NASA Mars 2020 Rover Separation Test

In this picture from Sept. 28, 2019, engineers and technicians working on the Mars 2020 spacecraft at NASA's Jet...

JPL
NASA image: Masten Xombie for Testing of JPL Spacecraft-Landing Algorithm
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Aug 12, 2013

Masten Xombie for Testing of JPL Spacecraft-Landing Algorithm

A Xombie technology demonstrator from Masten Space Systems, Mojave, Calif., ascends from its pad at Mojave Air and...

JPL
NASA image: Position Markers in Preparation for Test
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Jul 13, 2009

Position Markers in Preparation for Test

Mars Exploration Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., prepare an experiment on...

JPL
NASA image: Sandbox Tracks from Rover Testing
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Jul 24, 2009

Sandbox Tracks from Rover Testing

Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., on July 24, 2009, discuss the next step in...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 17, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A 48 inch Advanced Solid Rocket Motor is test fired at Marshall's Solid Propulsion Research Test Article facility...

MSFC
NASA image: Percussive Drill Test at JPL
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May 17, 2018

Percussive Drill Test at JPL

This video clip shows a test of a new percussive drilling technique at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator
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Mar 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator

A timelapse video shows engineers and technicians moving NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft into the 85-foot-tall...

JPL
NASA image: MOXIE Twin During Testing
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Jan 19, 2021

MOXIE Twin During Testing

The engineering model (EM), an almost identical twin of MOXIE, is used for testing in the lab at NASA's Jet...

JPL
NASA image:  Imaging Spectrometer Methane Test Setup
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Sep 14, 2023

Imaging Spectrometer Methane Test Setup

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is contained in a glowing cylinder during a September 2023 test conducted by...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2025-C-07467
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Sep 2, 2025

GRC-2025-C-07467

The NASA Glenn's Propulsion System Lab (PSL) recently remodeled control room. This is where jet and rocket engines...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2013-C-01263
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Apr 15, 2009

GRC-2013-C-01263

Twin Jet Model, Nozzle Acoustic Test Rig, NATR, Aeroacoustic Propulsion Laboratory, AAPL

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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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