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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: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Engineering Director Pat Simpkins, at left, talks with Michael E. Johnson, a project...

KSC
NASA image: J-2X installation on A-1
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Sep 20, 2007

J-2X installation on A-1

Core components of the J-2X engine being designed for NASA's Constellation Program recently were installed on the...

SSC
NASA image: Historic tests
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Aug 16, 2012

Historic tests

Two large-engine tests were conducted simultaneously for the first time at Stennis Space Center on Aug. 16. A plume...

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NASA image: Historic tests
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Aug 16, 2012

Historic tests

Two large-engine tests were conducted simultaneously for the first time at Stennis Space Center on Aug. 16. A plume...

SSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1962

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph depicts the Rocketdyne static firing of the F-1 engine at the towering 76-meter Test Stand 1-C in...

MSFC
NASA image: JPL Engineers Test Heat Probe Strategies
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Jun 5, 2019

JPL Engineers Test Heat Probe Strategies

Engineers in a Mars-like test area at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory try possible strategies to aid the Heat Flow...

JPL
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...

SSC
NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

SSC
NASA image: SSC-20181115-s00980
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Nov 15, 2018

SSC-20181115-s00980

An RS-25 engine is fired at sunset on Nov. 15 on the A-1 test stand at Stennis Space Center. The 650-second duration...

SSC
NASA image: Last scheduled SSME removed after firing
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Aug 20, 2009

Last scheduled SSME removed after firing

Space shuttle main engine No. 0525 is lifted from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center against the backdrop of...

SSC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed a series of engine run tests on Thursday, March 12, 2026,...

AFRC
NASA image: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Engineering Directorate held a banner signing event in the Prototype Development...

KSC
NASA image: NE TARDIS Banner Event
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Dec 8, 2017

NE TARDIS Banner Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Engineering Director Pat Simpkins signs the banner marking the successful delivery of a...

KSC
NASA image: J-2X engine
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Apr 20, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) takes an up-close look at the first development J-2X rocket engine on the A-2...

SSC
NASA image: J-2X engine
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Apr 20, 2012

J-2X engine

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) takes an up-close look at the first development J-2X rocket engine on the A-2...

SSC
NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory PSL Documentation Photos from Time-lapse
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Nov 16, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory PSL Documentation Photos from Time-lapse

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs
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Oct 25, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation...

GRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 27, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) was the birthplace of the United States' rocket program. In the early 1960s,...

MSFC
NASA image: Stennis certifies final shuttle engine
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Oct 22, 2008

Stennis certifies final shuttle engine

Steam blasts out of the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 22 as engineers begin a certification test on...

SSC
NASA image: Stennis certifies final shuttle engine
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Oct 22, 2008

Stennis certifies final shuttle engine

Steam blasts out of the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 22 as engineers begin a certification test on...

SSC
NASA image: 1st SSME test of 2006
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Jan 9, 2006

1st SSME test of 2006

Water vapor surges from the flame deflector of the A-2 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center on Jan. 9 during...

SSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 5, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

The test laboratory of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) tested the F-1 engine, the most powerful rocket...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

The test laboratory of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) tested the F-1 engine, the most powerful rocket...

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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