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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: Preparing for drop test
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Aug 24, 2015

Preparing for drop test

NASA engineers prepare for the test of the Orion spacecraft’s parachutes on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the U.S. Army’s...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: The chocolate-colored expanse of Rogers Dry Lake frames the sleek lines of the Boeing / NASA X-48B subscale demonstrator during a test flight at Edwards AFB
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Aug 14, 2007

The chocolate-colored expanse of Rogers Dry Lake frames the sleek lines of the Boeing / NASA X-48B subscale demonstrator during a test flight at Edwards AFB

Boeing Phantom Works' subscale Blended Wing Body technology demonstration aircraft began its initial flight tests...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This is a front view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Here is another view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

In this view looking up, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachutes deploy above the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile...

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NASA image: CCP Boiler Plate Test
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Jun 24, 2019

CCP Boiler Plate Test

In this view looking up, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachutes deploy above the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Mar 6, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the Orion boilerplate test...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Mar 20, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

In the well deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather near the Orion boilerplate test article...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test
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Feb 18, 2014

Underway Recovery Test

The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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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...

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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Oct 5, 2012

J-2X powerpack

NASA removed J-2X engine No. 10001 from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center in early October. Opening of the...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane at the Space Environments Complex
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Mar 7, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane at the Space Environments Complex

A technician in shown inside Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane preparing for vibration testing at the Neil...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, left, and Scott Tingle look inside NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams signatures are seen inside NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner...

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NASA image: Preparing for drop test
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Aug 24, 2015

Preparing for drop test

Engineers prepare to test the parachute system for NASA’s Orion spacecraft at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: Preparing for drop test
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Aug 24, 2015

Preparing for drop test

Engineers prepare to test the parachute system for NASA’s Orion spacecraft at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in...

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NASA image: Preparing for drop test
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Aug 24, 2015

Preparing for drop test

Engineers prepare to test the parachute system for NASA’s Orion spacecraft at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: Preparing for drop test
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Aug 24, 2015

Preparing for drop test

Engineers prepare to test the parachute system for NASA’s Orion spacecraft at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in...

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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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