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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: Modal Tap Testing
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Aug 16, 2021

Modal Tap Testing

A view of one of the RS-25 engines on the Space Launch System rocket as seen from the zero deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility Modal Survey Test in Vibration Acoustic Test Facility
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Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility Modal Survey Test in Vibration Acoustic Test Facility

Astronaut Ronald M. Sega stands beside the University of Houston's Wake Shield Facility before it undergoes a Modal...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01822
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Dec 12, 2000

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Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Ground Integration Unit (GIU) Modal Test in...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01821
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Dec 12, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01821

Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Ground Integration Unit (GIU) Modal Test in...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-01827
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Dec 12, 2000

GRC-2004-C-01827

Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Ground Integration Unit (GIU) Modal Test in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1188
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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1193
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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1184
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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1191
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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Oct. 1, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Oct. 1, 2021

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1185
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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vibration and laser testing is being conducted on Ares I-X segments at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2875
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2877
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2876
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator at Stennis Space Center
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Feb 10, 2020

NASA Administrator at Stennis Space Center

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and NASA astronaut Raja Chari speak with workers involved modal testing of the...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 5
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 5

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image:  Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 13, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 1
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 1

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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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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