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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: Image 02_53_02_27
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 02_53_02_27

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Green Run Resource Reel 2021-01-16
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Jan 16, 2021

Green Run Resource Reel 2021-01-16

Teams from NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the Artemis I core stage on Jan. 16...

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NASA image: Image 00_40_11_26
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 00_40_11_26

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 03_00_46_03
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 03_00_46_03

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 01_31_00_33
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 01_31_00_33

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: Image 02_51_06_12
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 02_51_06_12

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

SSC
NASA image: Image 03_00_43_55
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Dec 21, 2020

Image 03_00_43_55

Operators at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, conducted a wet dress...

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NASA image: 1100133
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Feb 23, 2011

1100133

MSFC'S JOSH MOORE AND SCOTT GILLEY CONTINUE WORK TO PREPARE THE HOT FIRE ROBOTIC LANDER FOR TESTING ON THE ARMY'S...

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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: Celebrating 50 Years of Testing
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Apr 19, 2016

Celebrating 50 Years of Testing

What better way to mark 50 years of rocket engine testing than with a rocket engine test? Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 7, 1990

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) - hot and cold cycles turbine blade test firing.

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Continues Test Series for Redesigned Artemis Moon Rocket Engines
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Mar 8, 2023

NASA Continues Test Series for Redesigned Artemis Moon Rocket Engines

Hot NASA’s testing for redesigned RS-25 engines to be used on future Space Launch System (SLS) missions continued...

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NASA image: NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Complete Testing for Modernized RS-25 Engine
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Mar 30, 2022

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Complete Testing for Modernized RS-25 Engine

NASA completed RS-25 developmental engine testing on March 30 with a full-duration hot fire test to support future...

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NASA image: NASA Readies for Future Artemis Moon Missions with Rocket Engine Test Series
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Sep 30, 2021

NASA Readies for Future Artemis Moon Missions with Rocket Engine Test Series

NASA marked a significant milestone on Sept. 30 in its plans for future missions to the Moon and, eventually, Mars...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts First 2023 Test of Redesigned Moon Rocket Engine
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Feb 8, 2023

NASA Conducts First 2023 Test of Redesigned Moon Rocket Engine

NASA’s newly redesigned RS-25 engine for future flights of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket underwent its first...

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NASA image: J-2X engine
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Nov 27, 2012

J-2X engine

A J-2X powerpack assembly burns brightly during a hot-fire test Nov. 27 at John C. Stennis Space Center. The test,...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Engine
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Apr 5, 2023

NASA Conducts Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Engine

NASA conducted a full duration hot fire of an RS-25 engine April 5, continuing a key certification series to support...

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NASA image: First RS-25 Engine Test of the New Year
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Jan 19, 2022

First RS-25 Engine Test of the New Year

NASA conducted its first RS-25 engine hot fire test of the new year on Jan. 19 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at...

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NASA image: SSC_020-12-20 - Wet Dress-Rehearsal_B-ROLL
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Dec 21, 2020

SSC_020-12-20 - Wet Dress-Rehearsal_B-ROLL

B-roll footage shows activities related to the wet dress rehearsal exercise for the core stage of NASA's Space...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Nov 29, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

NASA demonstrates a key capability necessary for flight of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket during the hot fire...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts 2nd RS-25 Test in Latest Developmental Series
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Apr 6, 2021

NASA Conducts 2nd RS-25 Test in Latest Developmental Series

NASA conducted a second RS-25 single engine hot fire test April 6 to support development and production of engines...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Nov 15, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

A hot fire at NASA’s Stennis Space Center on Nov. 15, 2023, marks the second test of the 12-test series. The NASA...

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NASA image: 1400313
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Apr 21, 2014

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1. ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS PREPARE FOR AN UPCOMING HOT-FIRE TEST OF A ROCKET INJECTOR MANUFACTURED USING ADDITIVE...

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NASA image: 1000757
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May 27, 2010

1000757

HOT FIRE P9038-SRTMV-N1 24". THE FIRST SUBSCALE MOTOR FOR THE ARES PROGRAM. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE FOR THE TEST IS TO...

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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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