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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: Weld Test Completed for Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Tank
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Apr 18, 2022

Weld Test Completed for Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Tank

The core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission completed proof testing, and technicians returned it...

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NASA image: Weld Test Completed for Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Tank
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Apr 18, 2022

Weld Test Completed for Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Tank

The core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission completed proof testing, and technicians returned it...

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NASA image: Weld Test Completed for Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Tank
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Apr 18, 2022

Weld Test Completed for Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Tank

The core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission completed proof testing, and technicians returned it...

MAF
NASA image: A-2 Test Stand modification work
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Oct 27, 2010

A-2 Test Stand modification work

John C. Stennis Space Center employees install a new master interface tool on the A-2 Test Stand on Oct. 27, 2010....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3891
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Jun 25, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: J-2X engine assembly
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Mar 3, 2011

J-2X engine assembly

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne employees Carlos Alfaro (l) and Oliver Swanier work on the main combustion element of the...

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NASA image: J-2X engine assembly
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Mar 3, 2011

J-2X engine assembly

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne employees Carlos Alfaro (l) and Oliver Swanier work on the main combustion element of the...

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NASA image: Test Control Center
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Oct 25, 2000

Test Control Center

At the test observation periscope in the Test Control Center exhibit in StenniSphere at the John C. Stennis Space...

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NASA image: Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal
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Dec 20, 2004

Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal

The crew of the NASA tugboat Clermont II navigates a barge of super-cool liquid oxygen through the 7 -mile canal...

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NASA image: iss060e053832
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Sep 3, 2019

iss060e053832

Expedition 60 flight engineers Christina Koch and Nick Hague of NASA work together on the Main Bus Switching Unit...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7419
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Oct 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, all six Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3631
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, a technician explains how test equipment -- the blue monitor --...

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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: Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival
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Jul 3, 2008

Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival

A visitor to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., examines a space shuttle main engine display...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 4, 1998

Around Marshall

NASA engineers successfully tested a Russian-built rocket engine on November 4, 1998 at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3632
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, technicians overlook wires and monitoring equipment that will be...

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NASA image: Test Stand 4670 b-roll
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Apr 22, 2019

Test Stand 4670 b-roll

Constructed in 1965, Test Stand 4670 served as the backbone for Saturn V propulsion testing for the Apollo program,...

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NASA image: LSRA taking off
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Dec 21, 1992

LSRA taking off

Taking off on a flight from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, is NASA's Landing Systems...

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NASA image: Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand
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Jul 16, 2004

Return to flight SSME test at A2 test stand

The Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) reached a historic milestone July 16, 2004, when a successful flight acceptance...

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NASA image: Hydrogen-Fuel Engine Component Tests Near Completion
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Nov 5, 2003

Hydrogen-Fuel Engine Component Tests Near Completion

Gaseous hydrogen is burned off at the E1 Test Stand the night of Oct. 7 during a cold-flow test of the fuel...

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NASA image: Preparing for drop test
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Aug 24, 2015

Preparing for drop test

NASA engineers prepare for the test of the Orion spacecraft’s parachutes on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the U.S. Army’s...

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NASA image: Final RTF SSME test at A2 test stand
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Aug 19, 2004

Final RTF SSME test at A2 test stand

The Space Shuttle's Main Engine (SSME) reached another milestone Aug. 19, 2004, when a successful flight acceptance...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3651
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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3648
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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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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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