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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.

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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: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Dec 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

The test laboratory of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) tested the F-1 engine, the most powerful rocket...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 22, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

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

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Dec 22, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

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

MSFC
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.

MSFC
NASA image: SpaceX SuperDraco Test Video
Video
Oct 23, 2019

SpaceX SuperDraco Test Video

Test of Crew Dragon's upgraded launch escape system ahead of static fire and in-flight abort tests. Altogether, we...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The S-IC-T stage (static firing stage) is installed and awaits the first static firing of all five F-1 engines at...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-010
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Oct 10, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-010

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Dec 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

At the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the fuel tank assembly for the Saturn V S-IC-T (static test stage) fuel...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Pictured is the Saturn V S-IC-T stage (static testing stage) being assembled in the horizontal assembly station at...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

S-IB-1, the first flight version of the Saturn IB launch vehicle's first stage (S-IB stage), undergoes a...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Oct 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

S-IB-211, the flight version of the Saturn IB launch vehicle's first (S-IVB) stage, arrives at Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Oct 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Workmen at the Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) dock on the Ternessee River unload S-IB-211, the flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Oct 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Workmen at the Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) dock on the Ternessee River unload S-IB-211, the flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Oct 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

S-IB-211, the flight version of the Saturn IB launch vehicle's (S-IVB) first stage, after installation at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph is a view of the Saturn V S-IC (first) test stage being hoisted into the S-IC-B1 test stand at the...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph is a view of the Saturn V S-IC-5 (first) flight stage being hoisted into the S-IC-B1 test stand at...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph is a view of the Saturn V S-IC-5 (first) flight stage being hoisted into the S-IC-B1 test stand at...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 1, 1993

Around Marshall

Marshall Space Flight Center's F-1 Engine Test Stand is shown in this picture. Constructed in 1963, the test stand...

MSFC
NASA image: n/a
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Jan 1, 1961

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The static firing of a Saturn F-1 engine at the Marshall Space Flight Center's Static Test Stand. The F-1 engine is...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Sep 15, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

This vintage photograph shows the 138-foot long first stage of the Saturn V being lowered to the ground following a...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-014
Image
Oct 10, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-014

CEV (Crew Escape Vehicle) capsule Balistic Range testing to examine static and dynamic stability characteristics (at...

ARC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Feb 4, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jun 15, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn Project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5771
Image
Dec 3, 2010

KSC-2010-5771

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
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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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