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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: J-2X engine test
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Jul 26, 2011

J-2X engine test

A plume of steam signals a successful engine start of the J-2X rocket engine on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: J-2X engine installation
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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...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test
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Jan 31, 2008

J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test

The first hot-fire test of the J-2X power pack 1A gas generator was performed Jan. 31 on the A-1 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack tests begin
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Dec 18, 2007

J-2X Powerpack tests begin

COLD FLOW - Liquid oxygen runs through the piping on Stennis Space Center's A-1 Test Stand on Dec. 18 to test 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...

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NASA image: Powerful lineup
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Oct 11, 2012

Powerful lineup

Two J-2X engines and a powerpack, developed for NASA by Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, sit side-by-side Oct. 11 at...

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NASA image: Powerful lineup
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Oct 11, 2012

Powerful lineup

Two J-2X engines and a powerpack, developed for NASA by Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, sit side-by-side Oct. 11 at...

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NASA image: Constellation
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Feb 15, 2008

Constellation

SHOWN IS A CONCEPT IMAGE OF THE ARES V EARTH DEPARTURE STAGE AND LUNAR SURFACE ACCESS MODULE DOCKED WITH THE ORION...

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NASA image: Stennis panorama
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Oct 25, 2011

Stennis panorama

A photograph of a J-2X rocket engine on the A-2 Test Stand from atop the B Test Stand at Stennis Space Center offers...

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NASA image: NASA news conference
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Nov 9, 2011

NASA news conference

In a news conference broadcast live on NASA TV, key NASA leaders discussed the significance of the successful...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Mar 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

A CONCEPT IMAGE SHOWS THE ARES I CREW LAUNCH VEHICLE DURING ASCENT. ARES I IS AN IN-LINE, TWO-STAGE ROCKET...

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NASA image: A-2 Test Stand modification work
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Sep 24, 2010

A-2 Test Stand modification work

John C. Stennis Space Center employees remove one-half of the A-2 Test Stand clamshell used for testing space...

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NASA image: A-1 modification work under way
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Aug 4, 2008

A-1 modification work under way

Phil Schemanski of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne removes equipment inside the thrust drum on the A-1 Test Stand as part...

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NASA image: Capitol Day
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Feb 19, 2009

Capitol Day

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman visits with Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour during NASA Day at the Capitol...

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NASA image: A-1 Test Stand modifications
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Sep 23, 2011

A-1 Test Stand modifications

Employees maneuver a vertical engine installer into place on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Sept. 23....

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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...

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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...

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NASA image: A-2 Test Stand modification work
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Oct 27, 2010

A-2 Test Stand modification work

John C. Stennis Space Center employees install a new master interface tool on the A-2 Test Stand on Oct. 27, 2010....

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NASA image: A-2 Test Stand modification work
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Oct 25, 2010

A-2 Test Stand modification work

John C. Stennis Space Center employees remove space shuttle main engine run ducts from the A-2 Test Stand engine...

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NASA image: A-1 Test Stand modifications
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Sep 14, 2011

A-1 Test Stand modifications

Team members check the progress of a liquid nitrogen cold shock test on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: A-1 to Constellation
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Nov 9, 2006

A-1 to Constellation

The A-1 Test Stand at NASA Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Miss., was the focus of a ceremony held Thursday...

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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...

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NASA image: A-3 First Tree Cutting
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Jun 13, 2007

A-3 First Tree Cutting

Tree clearing for the site of the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space center began June 13. NASA's first new large...

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NASA image: Scissors Duct
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Jun 26, 2007

Scissors Duct

Stennis Space Center engineers are preparing to conduct water tests on an updated version of the scissors duct...

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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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