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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: The Powerhouse of the Orion Spacecraft
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Apr 7, 2026

The Powerhouse of the Orion Spacecraft

art002e012584 (April 7, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft pictured from one of the cameras mounted on its solar array...

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NASA image: Thumbs-up for Ion Propulsion
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Jul 7, 2020

Thumbs-up for Ion Propulsion

Psyche engineers adapted to COVID-19 social distancing and masking requirements while testing the Hall thrusters...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00217
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Jul 8, 2004

KSC-04-S-00217

Just like cars and airplanes, Space Shuttles need regular maintenance to keep them shipshape and performing at their...

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NASA image:  The Progress 91 resupply ship fires its thrusters to reboost the International Space Station
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Aug 14, 2025

The Progress 91 resupply ship fires its thrusters to reboost the International Space Station

iss073e0429326 (Aug. 14, 2025) --- The Progress 91 resupply ship, docked to the rear port of the Zvezda service...

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-01722
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Jan 16, 2002

GRC-2005-C-01722

Next Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) Multi Thruster Array

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NASA image: After the Laser Shots
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Aug 22, 2012

After the Laser Shots

NASA Curiosity rover shot its laser 50 times at rocks exposed by thrusters on the rover sky crane at the scour mark...

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NASA image: Spare Ion Engine Being Checked
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Jul 30, 2003

Spare Ion Engine Being Checked

An ion thruster is removed from a vacuum chamber at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., its job done...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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May 1, 1958

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

The X-1B reaction control system thrusters are tested in 1958 and later proven on the X-15 as a way to control a...

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00936
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Jul 4, 2001

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NEXT (NASA Evolutionary Xenon Thruster) ion thruster array being assembled for testing.

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00935
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Jul 4, 2001

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NEXT (NASA Evolutionary Xenon Thruster) ion thruster array being assembled for testing.

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NASA image: jsc2025e076914
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Sep 24, 2025

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jsc2025e076914 (September 25, 2025) -- This is the ENPULSION Micro Starling thruster, which contains four ion...

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NASA image: Diagrams of Spacecraft Responses to Orbit Attitude Control Thrust
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Jan 13, 1964

Diagrams of Spacecraft Responses to Orbit Attitude Control Thrust

S64-03507 (1964) --- Diagrams shows Gemini spacecraft responses to orbital attitude systems's thrusters. Firing of...

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00616
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00616

THRUSTER CELL

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02143
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Nov 10, 1999

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HALL THRUSTER

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-02142
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Nov 10, 1999

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HALL THRUSTER

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00615
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Nov 10, 1999

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THRUSTER CELL

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NASA image: Diagrams of Spacecraft Reaction Control System (RCS) Function
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Jan 13, 1964

Diagrams of Spacecraft Reaction Control System (RCS) Function

S64-03506 (1964) --- Diagrams shows Gemini spacecraft functions of the thrusters in the Gemini spacecraft's re-entry...

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01523
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01523

CAST CERAMIC THRUSTERS

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01696
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01696

PULSED PLASMA THRUSTER

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-08558
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Mar 30, 2011

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Hall Thruster in Tank 5

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00191
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May 1, 2004

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NASA 400millimeter Hall Thruster

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-08551
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Mar 30, 2011

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Hall Thruster in Tank 5

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-08594
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Mar 30, 2011

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Hall Thruster in Tank 5

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00752
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May 1, 2004

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P5-2 HULL THRUSTER

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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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