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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: AJ26 engine test
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May 3, 2012

AJ26 engine test

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., view a May 3, 2012, test of the Aerojet...

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NASA image: A-1 Test Stand modifications
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Sep 23, 2011

A-1 Test Stand modifications

Employees maneuver a vertical engine installer into place on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Sept. 23....

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NASA image: Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Feb 20, 2024

Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

Experts at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, conducted a lightning test, which simulates the...

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NASA image: 1st IPD Test since Katrina
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Dec 8, 2005

1st IPD Test since Katrina

The Integrated Powerhead Demonstrator test fires with Wayne North as test conductor. The engine was tested at the E...

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NASA image: 0157_MSFC_360_360Video_Stennis Space Center_B-2 Test Stand shortened 2
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Mar 4, 2021

0157_MSFC_360_360Video_Stennis Space Center_B-2 Test Stand shortened 2

• 0:00 – 01:40: Ground Level View of B-2 Test Stand • 01:40 – 06:38: Level 7 View of Engines • 06:38 – 08:39: Mid...

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NASA image: SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE
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Nov 18, 2016

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE

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NASA image: SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE
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Nov 18, 2016

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE

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NASA image: SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE
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Nov 18, 2016

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND READY FOR STRUCTURAL TEST ARTICLE

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Structures Test Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Structures Test Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Static Test Systems lab that uses various machines such as load frames, actuators and...

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NASA image: Diffuser Test
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Sep 13, 2007

Diffuser Test

Tests begun at Stennis Space Center's E Complex Sept. 13 evaluated a liquid oxygen lead for engine start...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack tests begin
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Dec 18, 2007

J-2X Powerpack tests begin

COLD FLOW - Liquid oxygen runs through the piping on Stennis Space Center's A-1 Test Stand on Dec. 18 to test the...

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NASA image: LADEE Spin Test
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Dec 8, 2017

LADEE Spin Test

During preparations for NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) observatory launch on Sept. 6,...

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NASA image: F-1 Gas Generator test
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Sep 3, 2015

F-1 Gas Generator test

THE GAS GENERATOR TO AN F-1 ENGINE, THE MOST POWERFUL ROCKET ENGINE EVER BUILT, IS TEST-FIRED AT NASA'S MARSHALL...

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NASA image: F-1 Gas Generator test
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Sep 3, 2015

F-1 Gas Generator test

THE GAS GENERATOR TO AN F-1 ENGINE, THE MOST POWERFUL ROCKET ENGINE EVER BUILT, IS TEST-FIRED AT NASA'S MARSHALL...

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NASA image: F-1 Gas Generator test
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Sep 3, 2015

F-1 Gas Generator test

THE GAS GENERATOR TO AN F-1 ENGINE, THE MOST POWERFUL ROCKET ENGINE EVER BUILT, IS TEST-FIRED AT NASA'S MARSHALL...

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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: Engine section test stand in building 4619 prior to test article
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Apr 28, 2017

Engine section test stand in building 4619 prior to test article

Engine section test stand in building 4619 prior to test article being installed.

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NASA image: Engine section test stand in building 4619 prior to test article
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Apr 28, 2017

Engine section test stand in building 4619 prior to test article

Engine section test stand in building 4619 prior to test article being installed.

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NASA image: LADEE Test
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Dec 8, 2017

LADEE Test

Engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., prepare NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust...

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NASA image: Stennis conducts launch acoustics testing
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Apr 26, 2010

Stennis conducts launch acoustics testing

Operators at the E-3 Test Stand at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center completed 32 acoustics tests April 16-28,...

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NASA image: Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex
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Nov 22, 2024

Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex
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Nov 22, 2024

Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex
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Nov 20, 2024

Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex
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Nov 20, 2024

Forward Bay Cover jettison test at the Space Environments Complex

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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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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