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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: SSC engineers mentor FIRST Robotics teams
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Apr 1, 2005

SSC engineers mentor FIRST Robotics teams

A plume of fire lights up the night during a test of the Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator at Stennis Space Center's...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.-  The covered SciSat-1 spacecraft is lowered onto a test stand at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for functional testing.  The solar arrays will be attached and the communications systems checked out.   The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jul 29, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- The covered SciSat-1 spacecraft is lowered onto a test stand at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for functional testing. The solar arrays will be attached and the communications systems checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- The covered SciSat-1 spacecraft is lowered onto a test stand at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center install the F-1 engines on the S-IC stage thrust structure at the S-IC...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 12, 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: A-3 Cleared Site
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Jun 18, 2007

A-3 Cleared Site

Work to clear the site for the A-3 Test Stand progresses quickly, as seen in this photo taken June 18 from atop the...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Nov 27, 2012

J-2X engine

A J-2X powerpack assembly burns brightly during a hot-fire test Nov. 27 at John C. Stennis Space Center. The test,...

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NASA image: Preparing to Test
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Mar 26, 2015

Preparing to Test

Stennis Space Center employees install a 96-inch valve during a recent upgrade of the high-pressure industrial water...

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NASA image: Pulsed Ejector Test
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Jan 22, 2003

Pulsed Ejector Test

A researcher stands next to the Pulsed Ejector Wave Propagation Test Rig in an opened section of the 1'x1'...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades
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May 1, 2024

NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades

Crews lift a new pipeline liner section near the Fred Haise Test Stand on May 1 in the last phase of updating the...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades
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May 1, 2024

NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades

Crews prepare new pipeline liner sections for installation near the Fred Haise Test Stand on May 1 in the last phase...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

This night photograph depicts the SA-1 booster (Saturn I S-I stage) being removed from the test stand after the...

MSFC
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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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Sep 7, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA engineers continued testing the next-generation J-2X rocket engine at Stennis Space Center with a 250-second...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc349
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Mar 10, 1998

KSC-98pc349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc350
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Mar 10, 1998

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Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc353
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Mar 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc351
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Mar 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc352
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Mar 10, 1998

KSC-98pc352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and Pressurized...

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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...

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NASA image: SSC-20240710-s00721
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Jul 10, 2024

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Summer interns with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory stand in front of the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-1/B-2) on...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

This video shows teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS...

MSFC
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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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