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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: NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions
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Apr 4, 2019

NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions

NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 flight engine No. 2062 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on...

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NASA image: NASA Attaches First of 4 RS-25 Engines to Artemis I Rocket Stage
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Oct 19, 2019

NASA Attaches First of 4 RS-25 Engines to Artemis I Rocket Stage

Engineers and technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have structurally mated the first of...

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NASA image: First-ever evening public engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Apr 21, 2001

First-ever evening public engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine

Thousands of people watch the first-ever evening public engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine at NASA's John C....

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Apr 20, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) takes an up-close look at the first development J-2X rocket engine on the A-2...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Apr 20, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) takes an up-close look at the first development J-2X rocket engine on the A-2...

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NASA image: Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.
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Mar 6, 1967

Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, with jet engines.

A-38524. Lift engine VSTOL fighter model, 3/4 top front view with jet engines. Edward Varerre, in picture.

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NASA image: NASA ENGINEERS DISCUSSING APOLLO PROJECT
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Jul 13, 1962

NASA ENGINEERS DISCUSSING APOLLO PROJECT

NASA ENGINEERS DISCUSSING APOLLO PROJECT

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NASA image: Engine Test Fit Install
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Oct 28, 2022

Engine Test Fit Install

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works technician takes a break for a photo. Note that the technician is wearing protective...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket
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Oct 29, 2019

Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket

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

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NASA image: Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket
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Oct 29, 2019

Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket

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

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NASA image: J-2X engine test
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Jul 26, 2011

J-2X engine test

A plume of steam signals a successful engine start of the J-2X rocket engine on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Nov 17, 2011

AJ26 engine test

A team of engineers at Stennis Space Center conducted a test firing of an Aerojet AJ26 flight engine Nov. 17,...

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NASA image: J-2X engine installation
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Jun 10, 2011

J-2X engine installation

A J-2X next-generation rocket engine is lifted onto the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. Testing 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: 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: AJ26 engine test
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Jun 25, 2012

AJ26 engine test

NASA engineers tested an Aerojet AJ26 rocket engine on the E-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on June 25, 2012,...

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NASA image: Engine Tone Noise Diagnostics Rotating Rake Technology
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Jun 11, 2003

Engine Tone Noise Diagnostics Rotating Rake Technology

Video highlighting NASA Glenn Research Center's Engine Tone Noise Diagnostics Rotating Rake Technology.

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NASA image: RS-25 Engine Test - 2018-10-31 - 4K Full Duration
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Oct 31, 2018

RS-25 Engine Test - 2018-10-31 - 4K Full Duration

NASA conducts a successful full-duration RS-25 engine test on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center, near Bay...

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NASA image: RS-25 Engine Test - 2016-07-29 - 4K Full Duration
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Jul 29, 2016

RS-25 Engine Test - 2016-07-29 - 4K Full Duration

NASA conducts a successful developmental test of RS-25 engine No. 0528 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: Stennis certifies final shuttle engine
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Oct 22, 2008

Stennis certifies final shuttle engine

Steam blasts out of the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 22 as engineers begin a certification test on...

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NASA image: Stennis certifies final shuttle engine
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Oct 22, 2008

Stennis certifies final shuttle engine

Steam blasts out of the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 22 as engineers begin a certification test on...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Mar 19, 2011

AJ26 engine test

A team of engineers from NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, Orbital Sciences Corporation and Aerojet conduct a...

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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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