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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: Celebrating 50 Years of Testing
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Apr 19, 2016

Celebrating 50 Years of Testing

What better way to mark 50 years of rocket engine testing than with a rocket engine test? Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher
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Jun 18, 2019

Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the engine service platform that...

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NASA image: Juno Fires its Main Engine
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Sep 17, 2012

Juno Fires its Main Engine

This computer-generated image depicts NASA Juno spacecraft firing its Leros-1b main engine.

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NASA image:  Juno Engine Cover Test Preparation
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Engine Cover Test Preparation

Technicians prepare NASA Juno spacecraft for a functional test of its main engine cover.

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NASA image: 'Engineer of the Future': Star Trek's 'Scotty,' James Doohan, Presents at NASA Goddard
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Mar 2, 1992

'Engineer of the Future': Star Trek's 'Scotty,' James Doohan, Presents at NASA Goddard

Famous for his portrayal of Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott -- "Scotty" -- on Star Trek, James Doohan visited NASA's...

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NASA image: Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow
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Dec 8, 2017

Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow

Just like drivers sometimes use snow to clean their car mirrors in winter, two Exelis Inc. engineers are practicing...

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NASA image: Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astrona
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Jun 12, 2014

Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astrona

Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins

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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: Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astrona
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Jun 12, 2014

Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astrona

Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins

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NASA image: Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test U...
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Oct 17, 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: Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astrona
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Jun 12, 2014

Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astrona

Flight Engineer of Expedition 37/38 Visits Goddard, NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins

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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: Cutaway engineering drawing of Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit
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May 30, 1965

Cutaway engineering drawing of Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit

S65-05112 (30 May 1965) --- Cutaway engineering drawing showing some of the features of the zero-gravity integral...

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NASA image: Katherine Van Hooser, MSFC Chief Engineer, in her office, for Marshall Star “Take 5” series.
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Mar 10, 2020

Katherine Van Hooser, MSFC Chief Engineer, in her office, for Marshall Star “Take 5” series.

Katherine Van Hooser, MSFC Chief Engineer, in her office, for Marshall Star “Take 5” series.

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NASA image: Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc
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Jun 14, 2019

Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc

The engine service platform that will provide access to the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is...

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NASA image: Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc
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Jun 14, 2019

Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc

The engine service platform that will provide access to the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is...

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NASA image: Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc
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Jun 14, 2019

Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc

The engine service platform that will provide access to the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket...

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NASA image: Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc
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Jun 14, 2019

Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc

The engine service platform that will provide access to the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket...

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NASA image: Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc
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Jun 14, 2019

Engine Service Platform Arrival for Installation on Mobile Launc

The engine service platform that will provide access to the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket...

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NASA image: Lighting up the Night
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Jan 9, 2015

Lighting up the Night

Year 2015 got off to a blazing start as NASA conducted its first test of an RS-25 rocket engine on the A-1 Test...

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NASA image: OMS engine firing
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Jun 25, 1983

OMS engine firing

S83-35782 (18 June 1983) --- An Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) engine firing caused this bright glow at the aft...

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NASA image: Lucy Engineering Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Engineering Briefing

Jessica Lounsbury, Lucy Project Systems engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, is introduced during an...

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NASA image: NASA names headquarters after Engineer  Mary W. Jackson
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Jun 24, 2020

NASA names headquarters after Engineer Mary W. Jackson

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the agency’s headquarters building in...

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NASA image: Conversations with Goddard: Jody Davis
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Aug 5, 2019

Conversations with Goddard: Jody Davis

Jody Davis, Deputy Payload Systems Engineer for the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST), inspires and...

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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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