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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 1, 1981

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine undergoes test-firing at the National Space Technology Laboratories (now the Sternis...

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NASA image: Space shuttle main engine
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Nov 16, 2011

Space shuttle main engine

NASA's Pegasus barge arrived at Stennis Space Center on Nov. 16, delivering space shuttle main engine ground support...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7407
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Oct 14, 2011

KSC-2011-7407

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, all six Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne space shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 7, 1990

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) - hot and cold cycles turbine blade test firing.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 22, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 22, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 6, 1989

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1400
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Dec 8, 1999

KSC-99pp1400

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building move orbiter Endeavour's main engine No. 3...

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Dec 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building move orbiter Endeavour's replacement main...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig040
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Dec 8, 1999

KSC-99padig040

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour's replacement main engine No. 3 is moved underneath the orbiter for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7414
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Oct 14, 2011

KSC-2011-7414

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Engine Shop at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician performs a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7410
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Oct 14, 2011

KSC-2011-7410

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Engine Shop at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician performs a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3891
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Jun 25, 2010

KSC-2010-3891

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7419
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Oct 13, 2011

KSC-2011-7419

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, all six Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne space shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 16, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

A NASA scientist displays Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) turbine component which underwent air flow tests at...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1977

Saturn Apollo Program

Constructed in 1964, the S-IC Static Test Stand was designed to develop and test the first stage (S-IC) of the...

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NASA image: This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch
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Apr 15, 1988

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch if a space shuttle main engine fails. The test was...

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NASA image: This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch
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Apr 11, 1988

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch if a space shuttle main engine fails. The test was...

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NASA image: This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch
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Apr 11, 1988

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch if a space shuttle main engine fails. The test was...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival
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Jul 3, 2008

Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival

A visitor to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., examines a space shuttle main engine display...

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NASA image: Final RTF SSME test at A2 test stand
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Aug 19, 2004

Final RTF SSME test at A2 test stand

The Space Shuttle's Main Engine (SSME) reached another milestone Aug. 19, 2004, when a successful flight acceptance...

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NASA image: Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand
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Jul 16, 2004

Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand

The Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) reached a historic milestone July 16, 2004, when a successful flight acceptance...

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NASA image: Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal
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Dec 20, 2004

Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal

The crew of the NASA tugboat Clermont II navigates a barge of super-cool liquid oxygen through the 7 -mile canal...

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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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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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