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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: A New Name and New Journey for an Asteroid Mission on This Week @NASA – December 29, 2023
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Dec 29, 2023

A New Name and New Journey for an Asteroid Mission on This Week @NASA – December 29, 2023

A new name and new journey for an asteroid mission, testing the self-flying capabilities of some drones, and test...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 20, 1994

Around Marshall

On the 25th Anniversary of the Apollo-11 space launch, Marshall celebrated with a test firing of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: 2018 SSC Overview V6
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Aug 4, 2021

2018 SSC Overview V6

A visual overview of Stennis Space Center, a unique federal city where NASA works side by side with commercial entities.

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NASA image: Blue Origin testing
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Apr 20, 2012

Blue Origin testing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) discusses the upcoming testing of Blue Origin's BE-3 engine thrust chamber...

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NASA image: Blue Origin testing
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Apr 20, 2012

Blue Origin testing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) discusses the upcoming testing of Blue Origin's BE-3 engine thrust chamber...

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NASA image: NASA Continues RS-25 Testing with Sixth Installment at Stennis Space Center
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Aug 5, 2021

NASA Continues RS-25 Testing with Sixth Installment at Stennis Space Center

NASA conducted its sixth RS-25 single-engine hot fire Aug. 5 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center, a...

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NASA image: An Update on Our Artemis I Mission on This Week @NASA – February 25, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022

An Update on Our Artemis I Mission on This Week @NASA – February 25, 2022

An update on our Artemis I mission, test-firing an Artemis rocket engine, and a resupply mission delivers to the...

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NASA image: Advancing Moon Mobility for Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – April 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024

Advancing Moon Mobility for Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – April 5, 2024

Advancing Moon mobility for Artemis astronauts, getting ready for the total solar eclipse, and a milestone engine...

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NASA image: Historic tests
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Aug 16, 2012

Historic tests

Two large-engine tests were conducted simultaneously for the first time at Stennis Space Center on Aug. 16. A plume...

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NASA image: Historic tests
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Aug 16, 2012

Historic tests

Two large-engine tests were conducted simultaneously for the first time at Stennis Space Center on Aug. 16. A plume...

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NASA image: Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, with one of two rockets flown in the first tests.
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Dec 9, 2004

Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, with one of two rockets flown in the first tests.

Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, holds the first of two 10-ft. long...

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NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

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NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

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NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

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NASA image: MSFC_2020_XP_SLS_P_ 005_PD002-Test-Case-TTF-4697 LOX Tank Test to Failure06242020 post test_168
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Jun 24, 2020

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Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

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NASA image: Artemis Systems Are Ready to Fly Astronauts on This Week @NASA – March 10, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023

Artemis Systems Are Ready to Fly Astronauts on This Week @NASA – March 10, 2023

Artemis systems are ready to fly astronauts, a hot fire test of an Artemis rocket engine, and educating and...

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NASA image: SLS-4091 August 2022 Artemis I Resource Reel 081922
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Aug 18, 2022

SLS-4091 August 2022 Artemis I Resource Reel 081922

This resource reel shows major milestones for NASA’s Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) as it prepared its...

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NASA image: NASA Continues Test Series for Redesigned Artemis Moon Rocket Engines
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Mar 8, 2023

NASA Continues Test Series for Redesigned Artemis Moon Rocket Engines

Hot NASA’s testing for redesigned RS-25 engines to be used on future Space Launch System (SLS) missions continued...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Sep 28, 2011

AJ26 engine test

NASA conducted a Sept. 28 test of an Aerojet AJ26 flight engine that will power the first stage of Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Dec 15, 2011

AJ26 engine test

Stennis Space Center test-fired Aerojet AJ26 flight engine No. 8 on Dec. 15, continuing a commercial partnership...

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NASA image: MAF_20191107_Artemis1-4thEngine-235-epb
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Nov 7, 2019

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This photo shows all four RS-25 engines attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

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NASA image: All 4 Engines Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission
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Nov 7, 2019

All 4 Engines Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission

This photo shows all four RS-25 engines attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

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NASA image: All 4 Engines Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission
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Nov 7, 2019

All 4 Engines Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission

This video shows all four RS-25 engines attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

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NASA image: All 4 Engines Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission
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Nov 7, 2019

All 4 Engines Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission

This photo shows all four RS-25 engines attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for 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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