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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: Tarik Black Foundation Students attend STEM program
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Jul 12, 2018

Tarik Black Foundation Students attend STEM program

Students from the Tarik Black Foundation attend a STEM program at MSFC and visit SLS Test Stand 4693 in West Test...

MSFC
NASA image: Todd May on top of SLS Test Stand 4693, view looking North
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Jul 30, 2018

Todd May on top of SLS Test Stand 4693, view looking North

Retiring Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May on top of test stand 4693 in MSFC's west test area with MSFC...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

S-IB-211, the flight version of the Saturn IB launch vehicle's first (S-IVB) stage, on its way to Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket
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Jun 26, 2016

Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket

The test area where the second and final qualification motor (QM-2) test for the Space Launch System’s booster is...

HQ
NASA image: Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket
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Jun 26, 2016

Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket

The quench system arm and nozzle are seen at the test area where the second and final qualification motor (QM-2)...

HQ
NASA image: Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket
Image
Jun 26, 2016

Booster Test for Space Launch System Rocket

The test area where the second and final qualification motor (QM-2) test for the Space Launch System’s booster is...

HQ
NASA image: Altitude Test Cell in the Four Burner Area
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Oct 23, 1947

Altitude Test Cell in the Four Burner Area

One of the two altitude simulating-test chambers in Engine Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for...

GRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 9, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts a firing of a single H-1 engine at the Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Power Plant test...

MSFC
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Energy Systems Test Area (ESTA) Capabilities
Video
May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Energy Systems Test Area (ESTA) Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Energy Systems Test Area, or ESTA, that provides development and test services for many of...

JSC
Image
Aug 13, 1963

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
Image
Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
Image
Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400179
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Mar 19, 2014

1400179

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400171
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Mar 19, 2014

1400171

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400173
Image
Mar 19, 2014

1400173

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400186
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Mar 19, 2014

1400186

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400169
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Mar 19, 2014

1400169

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400181
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Mar 19, 2014

1400181

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400176
Image
Mar 19, 2014

1400176

STEVEN SPRAYBERRY, ALICE DANIEL, CHRISTY BASHMAN, ALLEN SHELTON, BEVERELY COURREGE, MATHEW EXELL, JIM EMMENEGGER, IN...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Sep 5, 1963

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: COMMUNICATIONS TEST (MERRITT ISLAND LAUNCH AREA [MILA]) -  ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - FL
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Jan 1, 1965

COMMUNICATIONS TEST (MERRITT ISLAND LAUNCH AREA [MILA]) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - FL

S65-13243 (6 Jan. 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, Gemini-Titan 3 command pilot, is shown entering the...

JSC
NASA image: Scarecrow Climbs Rocks
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Climbs Rocks

Scarecrow, a mobility-testing model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory, easily traverses large rocks in the Mars Yard...

JPL
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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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