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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 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
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: J-2X engine test
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May 16, 2012

J-2X engine test

NASA conducted a successful seven-second test of the next-generation J-2X rocket engine on the A-2 Test Stand at...

SSC
NASA image: Aerial A,B
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Apr 30, 2004

Aerial A,B

SSC's A-1, A-2 and B test stands were built in the early 1960s to test the first and second stages of the Apollo...

SSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 26, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two technicians watch carefully as cables prepare to lift a J-2 engine into a test stand. The J-2 powered the second...

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

Saturn Apollo Program

The J-2 engine for Saturn V S-IVB (third) stage blasted from the test stand at Douglas Aircraft Co., Sacramento Test...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 500 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally...

MSFC
NASA image: Last SSME test on A-1
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Sep 29, 2006

Last SSME test on A-1

The Stennis Space Center conducted the final space shuttle main engine test on its A-1 Test Stand Friday. The A-1...

SSC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 8, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Aug 8, 2006

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

MSFC
NASA image: Diffuser Test
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Sep 13, 2007

Diffuser Test

Tests begun at Stennis Space Center's E Complex Sept. 13 evaluated a liquid oxygen lead for engine start...

SSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two workers are dwarfed by the five J-2 engines of the Saturn V second stage (S-II) as they make final inspections...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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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
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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
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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: Control Room at the NACA’s Rocket Engine Test Facility
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May 23, 1957

Control Room at the NACA’s Rocket Engine Test Facility

Test engineers monitor an engine firing from the control room of the Rocket Engine Test Facility at the National...

GRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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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
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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
NASA image: KSC-99pp1300
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Nov 14, 1999

KSC-99pp1300

The STS-103 crew poses for photographers after landing at at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc688
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Jun 2, 1998

KSC-98pc688

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Some of Florida's natural foliage stands silent sentinel to the lift off of the Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1319
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Nov 15, 1999

KSC-99pp1319

The STS-103 crew pose for photographers following Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) emergency egress...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a view of the Saturn V S-IVB (third) stage for the AS-209 (Apollo-Soyuz test project backup vehicle) on a...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1324
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1324

During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TDCT) activities at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew pose in front of...

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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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