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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: HEATHER HANEY SIGNS FINAL BEAM AT TEST STAND 4693
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Apr 12, 2016

HEATHER HANEY SIGNS FINAL BEAM AT TEST STAND 4693

HEATHER HANEY SIGNS FINAL BEAM TO BE PLACED ATOP TEST STAND 4693 DURING THE STRUCTURE'S TOPPING OUT CEREMONY

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

A tethered Stennis Space Center employee climbs an A-3 Test Stand ladder June 8, 2012, against the backdrop of the...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

A tethered Stennis Space Center employee climbs an A-3 Test Stand ladded June 8, 2012, against the backdrop of the...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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May 11, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction continues on NASA's A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test structure...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

Construction on the new A-3 Test Stand continues at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The stand is the first large test...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 4: Testing
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 4: Testing

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Mar 2, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

A Stennis Space Center employee works March 2, 2012, to further construction of the A-3 Test Stand, which will...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Mar 2, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

A Stennis Space Center employee works March 2, 2012, to further construction of the A-3 Test Stand, which will...

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NASA image: MMS Spin Test
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Jun 5, 2014

MMS Spin Test

The four MMS observatories each undergo what's called a spin test, to learn how well the spacecraft is balanced....

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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: Aerial shows Stennis test stands
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Apr 16, 2004

Aerial shows Stennis test stands

An aerial photo shows the B-1/B-2 Test Stand (foreground), A-2 Test Stand (middle) and A-1 Test Stand (back). The...

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NASA image: Aerial shows Stennis test stands
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Apr 16, 2004

Aerial shows Stennis test stands

An aerial photo shows the B-1/B-2 Test Stand (foreground), A-2 Test Stand (middle) and A-1 Test Stand (back). The...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work
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Jul 29, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work

Stennis Space Center employees have installed liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tanks atop the A-3 Test Stand,...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work continues
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Apr 22, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work continues

Stennis Space Center employees continue work on the A-3 Test Stand test cell. The stand is being built to test...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort Hot Fire Test
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Oct 16, 2019

Orion Launch Abort Hot Fire Test

Redstone Test Center hosted the final hot fire test of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) at...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort Hot Fire Test
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Oct 16, 2019

Orion Launch Abort Hot Fire Test

Redstone Test Center hosted the final hot fire test of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) at...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort Hot Fire Test
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Oct 16, 2019

Orion Launch Abort Hot Fire Test

Redstone Test Center hosted the final hot fire test of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) at...

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NASA image: A-1 Test Stand modifications
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Sep 14, 2011

A-1 Test Stand modifications

Team members check the progress of a liquid nitrogen cold shock test on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work
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Jul 29, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work

Rocket engine propellant tanks and cell dome top the A-3 Test Stand under construction at Stennis Space Center. The...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work
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Jul 29, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work

Rocket engine propellant tanks and cell dome top the A-3 Test Stand under construction at Stennis Space Center. The...

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NASA image: J-2X engine test
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May 16, 2012

J-2X engine test

NASA conducted a successful seven-second test of the next-generation J-2X rocket engine on the A-2 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: Busy test week
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Nov 8, 2012

Busy test week

NASA recorded a historic week Nov. 5-9, conducting tests on all three stands in the E Test Complex at John C....

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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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