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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 27, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module is guided into the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego for Underway...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 1, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego approaches the coast of San Diego, California after completion of Underway Recovery Test 5 in the...

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NASA image: Subscale Diffuser Testing, E-3 produces first steam
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Oct 25, 2007

Subscale Diffuser Testing, E-3 produces first steam

Phase 2 of the A-3 Test Facility Subscale Diffuser Risk Mitigation Project at Stennis Space Center reached a...

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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: WFPC2 Testing
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Dec 4, 2018

WFPC2 Testing

NASA's Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 undergoes testing at JPL. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA22912

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NASA image: GPM High Gain Antenna System Testing
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM High Gain Antenna System Testing

File: 03/26/2012 The GPM High Gain Antenna System (HGAS) in integration and testing at Goddard Space Flight Center....

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse
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Mar 31, 2022

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse

Time-lapse video of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Nozzle Test. Uploaded to Avail for consideration...

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NASA image: Voyager Development Test Model
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager Development Test Model

This archival photo shows the encapsulation of the Voyager Development Test Model at NASA's Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Preparing for Next Test
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Jul 8, 2009

Preparing for Next Test

Mike Seibert and Sharon Laubach, engineers on NASA Mars Exploration Rover team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Preparing for a Mars Radar Test
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Jun 11, 2010

Preparing for a Mars Radar Test

In advance of a testing flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, members of the test team prepare the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Glove Tested in JPL's CITADEL
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Apr 24, 2025

Astronaut Glove Tested in JPL's CITADEL

An astronaut glove designed for use during spacewalks on the International Space Station is prepared for thermal...

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing
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Feb 24, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing

Operators at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center are completing modifications to the E-1 Test Stand to begin testing...

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing
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Feb 24, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine testing news briefing

Operators at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center are completing modifications to the E-1 Test Stand to begin testing...

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NASA image: Orbiter Enterprise at Marshall Space Flight Center for testing
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Oct 29, 2002

Orbiter Enterprise at Marshall Space Flight Center for testing

In this view, the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is seen heading South on Rideout Road with Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Test Unfolds Seamlessly
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Test Unfolds Seamlessly

A major test of the sunshield for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was conducted recently by Northrop Grumman in...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test

Testing is crucial part of NASA's success on Earth and in space. So, as the actual flight components of NASA's James...

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NASA image: The Aerostructures Test Wing (ATW), which consisted of an 18-inch carbon fiber test wing with surface-mounted piezoelectric strain actuators, was mounted on a special ventral flight test fixture and flown on Dryden's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft
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Mar 28, 2001

The Aerostructures Test Wing (ATW), which consisted of an 18-inch carbon fiber test wing with surface-mounted piezoelectric strain actuators, was mounted on a special ventral flight test fixture and flown on Dryden's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft

The Aerostructures Test Wing (ATW), which consisted of an 18-inch carbon fiber test wing with surface-mounted...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series
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Jun 22, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series

NASA achieved a key milestone June 22, completing an initial certification test series designed to pave the way for...

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NASA image: NASA Continues RS-25 Engine Certification Test Fire Series
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Nov 15, 2023

NASA Continues RS-25 Engine Certification Test Fire Series

NASA conducted the second hot fire Nov. 15 in a final 12-test certification series designed to pave the way for...

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NASA image: Artemis Friends and Family Day
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Nov 21, 2024

Artemis Friends and Family Day

Employees supporting Artemis were invited to attend an appreciation event, “The Road to the Moon,” at Armstrong Test...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn, suited, during altitude chamber test
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Apr 6, 1961

Astronaut John Glenn, suited, during altitude chamber test

M61-00150 (1961) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., suited with hose to suit ventilation unit attached, during...

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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: Thousands gather to watch a Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Apr 21, 2001

Thousands gather to watch a Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

Approximately 13,000 people fill the grounds at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center for the first-ever evening...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities
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Mar 14, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 3 Activities

During the first full mission profile test of the recovery procedures for Artemis I, NASA’s Landing and Recovery...

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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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