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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

Smokeless flame juts from the diffuser of a unique vacuum chamber in which the upper stage rocket engine, the...

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NASA image: Isopropyl alcohol tank installed at A-3 Test Stand
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Sep 18, 2009

Isopropyl alcohol tank installed at A-3 Test Stand

An isopropyl alcohol (IPA) tank is lifted into place at the A-3 Test Stand being built at NASA's John C. Stennis...

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NASA image: Liquid oxygen tank installed at A-3 Test Stand
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Sep 18, 2009

Liquid oxygen tank installed at A-3 Test Stand

A liquid oxygen (LOX) tank is lifted into place at the A-3 Test Stand being built at NASA's John C. Stennis Space...

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NASA image: Liquid oxygen tank installed at A-3 Test Stand
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Sep 18, 2009

Liquid oxygen tank installed at A-3 Test Stand

A liquid oxygen (LOX) tank is lifted into place at the A-3 Test Stand being built at NASA's John C. Stennis Space...

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NASA image: Water tank installed at A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 13, 2009

Water tank installed at A-3 Test Stand

A water tank is lifted into place at the A-3 Test Stand being built at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center. Fourteen...

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NASA image: Water tank installed at A-3 Test Stand
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Aug 13, 2009

Water tank installed at A-3 Test Stand

A water tank is lifted into place at the A-3 Test Stand being built at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center. Fourteen...

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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...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-195 (4-18 March 1994) --- A thin plume of steam blows southward from the summit of Mt. Etna, the active...

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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: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0438
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Oct 17, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The RS-25 certification test series begins Oct. 17. When the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants mix and...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0445
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam flow from Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0445
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam flow from Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0438
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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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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