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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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Jul 10, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Marshall Space Flight Center's rocket development has always included component testing. Pictured here is a Cell...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 10, 1997

Around Marshall

Fuels used in the 11 inch and 24 inch lab-scale hybrid motors are ignited at Marshall's test cell 104.

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00132
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May 20, 2005

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Marc Lavigne in the telemetry lab confirms solid rocket burnout and jettison, main engine cutoff (MECO), and second...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Igniting the Future: Dec. 8, 2023
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Dec 7, 2023

Space to Ground: Igniting the Future: Dec. 8, 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: TV view of ignition of STS -1 main engines
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Apr 14, 1981

TV view of ignition of STS -1 main engines

S84-36146 (12 April 1981) --- This close-up television view captures the flames of the space shuttle Columbia’s...

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00840
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Nov 10, 1999

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TRANSITION FROM IGNITION TO FLAME GROWTH UNDER EXTERNAL RADIATION IN THREE DIMENSIONS TIGER-3D TEST RESULTS FROM THE...

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00875
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Nov 10, 1999

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TRANSITION FROM IGNITION TO FLAME GROWTH UNDER EXTERNAL RADIATION IN THREE DIMENSIONS TIGER-3D TEST RESULTS FROM THE...

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NASA image: Artemis II Water Deluge Test
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Oct 24, 2023

Artemis II Water Deluge Test

Water flow test to check ignition overpressure and sound protection system with the mobile launcher 1 and launch pad...

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NASA image: Artemis II Water Deluge Test
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Oct 24, 2030

Artemis II Water Deluge Test

Water flow test to check ignition overpressure and sound protection system with the mobile launcher 1 and launch pad...

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NASA image: Artemis II Water Deluge Test
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Oct 24, 2030

Artemis II Water Deluge Test

Water flow test to check ignition overpressure and sound protection system with the mobile launcher 1 and launch pad...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 13, 1959

Early Rockets

The ignition of Juno II (AM-19A). Juno II (AM-19) successfully placed a physics and astronomy satellite, Explorer...

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NASA image: IOPSS Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B
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Jul 25, 2019

IOPSS Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B

The second set of 4 Ignition Overpressure and Sound Suppression Systems (IOPSS) wet flow tests at Pad B to certify...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack
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Mar 18, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack

iss072e747154 (March 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inserts research...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Structure Of Flame Balls At Low Lewis-numbers (SOFBALL) Experiment Mounting Structure (EMS) was used to conduct the...

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NASA image: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Mechanical Impact Testing Capabilities
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Jun 4, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Mechanical Impact Testing Capabilities

The White Sands Test Facility is equipped with two mechanical impact test systems, an ambient and a pressurized test...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack
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Mar 18, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack

iss072e747148 (March 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inserts research...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0386
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Eileen Collins (center) and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0384
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 crew members take a close look...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0382
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, some of the STS-114 crew listen to...

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NASA image: Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on
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Jun 2, 2001

Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

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NASA image: Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean
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Jun 2, 2001

Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - CAPE

The MA-7 Booster ignites on the pad and is seconds away from actual liftoff. Aboard the spacecraft is Astronaut M....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1997

Microgravity

This photograph from CFM shows a candle flame burning over time in microgravity, it shows pieces of wax or soot...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-223 (27 August 1985) --- Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery and beginning of STS-51I mission. View of the...

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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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