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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: Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test U...
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Oct 24, 2019

Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test U...

Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test Unit 2, ETU-2, Thruster Hardware

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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Feb 15, 2012

J-2X powerpack

Engineers at NASA's Stennis Space Center conducted a test of the J-2X engine powerpack Feb. 15, 2012, the first in a...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 7, 1997

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

This double exposure depicts Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Test Stand 116 hosting a 60K Bantam Fastrac...

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NASA image: Marta Bohn-Meyer flew as a back-seat flight test engineer in this NASA T-38 mission support aircraft when this 1993 photo was taken.
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Jan 14, 1993

Marta Bohn-Meyer flew as a back-seat flight test engineer in this NASA T-38 mission support aircraft when this 1993 photo was taken.

Marta Bohn-Meyer flew as a back-seat flight test engineer in this NASA T-38 mission support aircraft when this 1993...

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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Oct 5, 2012

J-2X powerpack

NASA removed J-2X engine No. 10001 from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center in early October. Opening of the...

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NASA image: Lighting up the Night
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Jan 9, 2015

Lighting up the Night

Year 2015 got off to a blazing start as NASA conducted its first test of an RS-25 rocket engine on the A-1 Test...

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NASA image: Busy test week
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Nov 8, 2012

Busy test week

NASA engineer Andy Guymon studies data in the E-3 Test Stand Control Center at John C. Stennis Space Center during...

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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May 3, 2012

J-2X powerpack

NASA conducted a 340-second test of the J-2X engine powerpack at Stennis Space Center on May 10, 2012, marking...

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NASA image: RS-25 engine
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Apr 10, 2012

RS-25 engine

RS-25 series rocket engine No. 2059 is unloaded and positioned at Stennis Space Center on April 10, 2012, for future...

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NASA image: RS-25 engine
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Apr 10, 2012

RS-25 engine

RS-25 series rocket engine No. 2059 is unloaded and positioned at Stennis Space Center on April 10, 2012, for future...

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NASA image: Busy test week
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Nov 8, 2012

Busy test week

A test of NASA's liquid oxygen, liquid methane Project Morpheus engine is conducted Nov. 8 on the E-3 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: Engineers Complete 5th Green Run Test of Space Launch System Core Stage
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Sep 1, 2020

Engineers Complete 5th Green Run Test of Space Launch System Core Stage

Engineers have completed the fifth of eight Green Run tests on the core stage of NASA’s new Space Launch System...

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NASA image: RS-25 engine
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Apr 10, 2012

RS-25 engine

The last of 15 RS-25 rocket engines arrived at Stennis Space Center from Kennedy Space Center in Flordia , on April...

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NASA image: RS-25 engine
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Apr 10, 2012

RS-25 engine

The last of 15 RS-25 rocket engines arrived at Stennis Space Center from Kennedy Space Center in Flordia , on April...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph depicts a test firing of an F-1 engine at the F-1 engine test stand in the west test area of the...

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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Jun 8, 2012

J-2X powerpack

The June 8, 2012, test of the J-2X powerpack on the A-1 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center set a new record...

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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: Stennis panorama
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Oct 25, 2011

Stennis panorama

A photograph of a J-2X rocket engine on the A-2 Test Stand from atop the B Test Stand at Stennis Space Center offers...

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

A-3 Test Stand work

Work continues on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. The new stand will allow operators to test...

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

A-3 Test Stand work

Work continues on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. The new stand will allow operators to test...

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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: Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility
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Feb 23, 1973

Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility

The thrust stand in the Rocket Engine Test Facility at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: Mechanical Test Engineer in the Icing Research Tunnel, IRT Co...
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Dec 9, 2022

Mechanical Test Engineer in the Icing Research Tunnel, IRT Co...

The Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) is the longest running, icing facility in the world and has been in operation since...

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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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