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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: Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test U...
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Oct 24, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test U...

Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test Unit 2, ETU-2, Thruster Hardware

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NASA image: NASA GRC PSL, Propulsion System Lab, control room
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Sep 2, 2025

NASA GRC PSL, Propulsion System Lab, control room

NASA GRC PSL, Propulsion System Lab, control room with operations personnel

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NASA image: Miranda Holton is the Main Propulsion Systems (MPS) Subsystem Ma
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Sep 12, 2018

Miranda Holton is the Main Propulsion Systems (MPS) Subsystem Ma

Miranda Holton is the Main Propulsion Systems (MPS) Subsystem Manager for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The goal...

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs
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Oct 25, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation...

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs
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Nov 10, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory PSL Documentation Photos from Time-lapse
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Nov 16, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory PSL Documentation Photos from Time-lapse

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1952

Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

One of the two primary coolers at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Despin System for Hydrogen Tank in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1962

Despin System for Hydrogen Tank in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Mechanic Howard Wine inspects the setup of a spin isolator in Cell 2 of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the...

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NASA image: Construction of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2
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Jan 23, 1951

Construction of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2

Construction of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2 at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Bruce Wiegman with a tether for the Electostatic Propulsion System.
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Sep 30, 2015

Bruce Wiegman with a tether for the Electostatic Propulsion System.

BRUCE WIEGMANN, AN ENGINEER AT NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, EXAMINES A HAIR-THIN...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1955

New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

The Propulsion Systems Laboratory’s exhaust system was expanded in 1955 at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Refan Engine in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1974

Refan Engine in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A refanned Pratt and Whitney JT-8D-109 turbofan engine installed in Cell 4 of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at...

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NASA image: GRC-2025-C-07466
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Sep 2, 2025

GRC-2025-C-07466

Gunnar Kadlic monitors the data system in the NASA Glenn's Propulsion System Lab (PSL) recently remodeled control...

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NASA image: Iroquois Engine for the Avro Arrow in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1957

Iroquois Engine for the Avro Arrow in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A researcher examines the Orenda Iroquois PS.13 turbojet in a Propulsion Systems Laboratory test chamber at the...

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NASA image: Wright XRJ47-W-5 Ramjet in the New Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1952

Wright XRJ47-W-5 Ramjet in the New Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A Wright Aeronautical XRJ47-W-5 ramjet installed in a test chamber of the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Arrival of Equipment for the New Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1951

Arrival of Equipment for the New Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A caravan of large steel castings arrived at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket
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Jun 26, 2016

Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket

The quench system arm and nozzle are seen at the test area where the second and final qualification motor (QM-2)...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

An artist's concept of a space based vehicle using the Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS) to...

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NASA image: Construction of Cooler for New Propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cells
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Nov 23, 1969

Construction of Cooler for New Propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cells

The 50-foot diameter primary cooler for the new Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 3 and 4 facility constructed at...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Jul 15, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Feb 17, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket
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Jun 26, 2016

Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket

The test area where the second and final qualification motor (QM-2) test for the Space Launch System’s booster is...

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NASA image: Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket
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Jun 26, 2016

Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket

The test area where the second and final qualification motor (QM-2) test for the Space Launch System’s booster is...

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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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