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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: Booster Test for Future Space Launch System Flights
Video
Sep 2, 2020

Booster Test for Future Space Launch System Flights

Watch this video to see the first solid rocket booster test for Space Launch System (SLS) missions beyond Artemis...

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NASA image: NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Testing
Video
Sep 15, 2021

NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Testing

Members from NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign team and Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology team...

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NASA image: ARC-1964-A-33672
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Nov 30, 1964

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David Reese and Alvin Seiff interpret the results from tests designed to study spacecraft configuration and...

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NASA image: Daily life at Stennis
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Feb 10, 2009

Daily life at Stennis

Robert Hayward of Jacobs FOSC descends beneath the B-1 Test Stand to perform maintenance.

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NASA image: Orion Flywheel Exercise Device Reel
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May 29, 2025

Orion Flywheel Exercise Device Reel

Broll footage of the team at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston performing testing and evaluation of the Orion...

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NASA image: Stennis tests shuttle valves
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Feb 12, 2009

Stennis tests shuttle valves

Flames burst from the E-1 Test Stand as Stennis Space Center engineers perform one of dozens of shuttle flow valve...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman VP Applauds Next-Generation SLS Solid Rocket Booster
Video
Sep 2, 2020

Northrop Grumman VP Applauds Next-Generation SLS Solid Rocket Booster

Four-time shuttle astronaut and Northrop Grumman Vice President of Propulsion Systems, Charlie Precourt, shares his...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Engineer Discusses Flight Support Booster Test
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Sep 2, 2020

Northrop Grumman Engineer Discusses Flight Support Booster Test

From Promontory, Utah, Northrop Grumman Ballistic Engineer Nik Ciastom, provides an overview of the Sept. 2, Flight...

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NASA image: WSTF - Promoted Combustion Testing
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Jun 14, 2021

WSTF - Promoted Combustion Testing

The Promoted Combustion Testing capability at White Sands Test Facility is used to evaluate propagation and...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Successful Orion parachute test!
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Sep 27, 2011

Successful Orion parachute test!

The Orion team performed the first of a series of development tests at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds on Sept. 27,...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test
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Oct 28, 2021

LRC-10282021-H1-V-LA8 Flight Test

Flight test of the LA-8 Aerdrome as part of a new effort in aeronautics to look at urban flight, like with package...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Portable Life Support Subsystem (xPLSS) Component Testing Lab that provides an...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32744
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Jun 19, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-32744

XV-5A airplane installed in 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center with Tom Mills. The propulsive...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
Image
Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 23, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, perform X-ray testing on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat...

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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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