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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: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 18, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

Pictured is an early testing of the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) at the Thiokol facility in Utah. The SRMs later became...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Fires Up Motor to Prepare for Moon Landings
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Apr 28, 2025

NASA Marshall Fires Up Motor to Prepare for Moon Landings

This video shows a hybrid rocket motor test firing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1975

Space Shuttle Projects

As early as September 1972, the Marshall Space Flight Center arnounced plans for a series of 20 water-entry...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Conduct Flight Support Booster-2 Test
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Jul 21, 2022

NASA, Northrop Grumman Conduct Flight Support Booster-2 Test

NASA and Northrop Grumman completed a solid rocket booster motor ground test for future flights of the agency’s...

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NASA image: 205453_34
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Jul 21, 2022

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NASA and Northrop Grumman completed a solid rocket booster motor ground test for future flights of the agency’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4437
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket rocket motor is hauled away from its delivery truck and toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4438
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket rocket motor is maneuvered toward the open high bay door of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the Solid Propellant Test Article (SPTA) test stand with the Modified Nasa Motor (M-NASA) test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4441
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- An overhead crane moves a solid rocket motor onto a transporter inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4459
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is moved on a transporter to the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4456
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is moved on a transporter to the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4463
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians move a solid rocket motor to a different transporter inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4453
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor sits on a transporter inside the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4439
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is rolled into the Solid Rocket Motor Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4457
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is moved on a transporter to the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4462
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians move a solid rocket motor to a different transporter inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4440
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- An overhead crane is moved into position above a solid rocket motor inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4464
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A pair of solid rocket motors on transporters inside the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4461
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians prepare to move a solid rocket motor to a different transporter...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4454
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is moved on a transporter to the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4455
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is moved on a transporter to the Solid Rocket Motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4442
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A solid rocket motor is secured to a transporter inside the Solid Rocket Motor...

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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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