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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.

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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: Around Marshall
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Mar 28, 2007

Around Marshall

This photograph depicts a hot fire test of the Shuttle Booster Separation Motor (BSM) at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Oct 17, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The cloud of steam is visible at NASA’s Stennis Space Center during the Oct. 17 hot fire, which marks the first test...

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NASA image: SSC Photo 0033
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Dec 20, 2020

SSC Photo 0033

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center performed a wet dress rehearsal exercise with the new Space Launch System core...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Second RS-25 Engine Test of Year at Stennis Space Center
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Feb 8, 2022

NASA Conducts Second RS-25 Engine Test of Year at Stennis Space Center

NASA conducted its second RS-25 engine hot fire test of the new year Feb. 8 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at Stennis...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions
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Apr 4, 2019

NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions

NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 flight engine No. 2062 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions
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Apr 4, 2019

NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions

NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 flight engine No. 2062 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on...

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NASA image: Powerful lineup
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Oct 11, 2012

Powerful lineup

Two J-2X engines and a powerpack, developed for NASA by Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, sit side-by-side Oct. 11 at...

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NASA image: Powerful lineup
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Oct 11, 2012

Powerful lineup

Two J-2X engines and a powerpack, developed for NASA by Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, sit side-by-side Oct. 11 at...

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NASA image: NASA Continues Certification Testing for Redesigned RS-25 Engines
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May 10, 2023

NASA Continues Certification Testing for Redesigned RS-25 Engines

NASA conducted another long-duration hot fire of an RS-25 engine May 10, continuing to pave the way for production...

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NASA image: NASA Fires Up Fourth RS-25 Engine Test for Future Artemis Moon Missions
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May 20, 2021

NASA Fires Up Fourth RS-25 Engine Test for Future Artemis Moon Missions

NASA conducted its fourth RS-25 single-engine hot fire May 20, a continuation of its seven-part test series to...

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NASA image: NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series
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Feb 23, 2024

NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series

NASA conducts a full-duration RS-25 hot fire Feb. 23 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series
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Feb 23, 2024

NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series

NASA conducts a full-duration RS-25 hot fire Feb. 23 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series
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Feb 23, 2024

NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series

NASA conducts a full-duration RS-25 hot fire Feb. 23 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series
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Feb 23, 2024

NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series

NASA conducts a full-duration RS-25 hot fire Feb. 23 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series
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Feb 23, 2024

NASA Enters Second Half of Key RS-25 Engine Certification Series

NASA conducts a full-duration RS-25 hot fire Feb. 23 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: 1400314
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Apr 21, 2014

1400314

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

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NASA image: Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX
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May 21, 2014

Commerical Crew Program - SpaceX

A SpaceX SuperDraco engine is hot-fired at the company's test facility in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX is developing its...

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NASA image: NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series
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Jan 27, 2024

NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series

NASA completed a full-duration, 500-second hot fire of an RS-25 certification engine Jan. 27, marking the halfway...

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NASA image: NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series
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Jan 27, 2024

NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series

Having reached the halfway point in a 12-test RS-25 certification series, teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center will...

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NASA image: NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series
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Jan 27, 2024

NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series

NASA completed a full-duration, 500-second hot fire of an RS-25 certification engine Jan. 27, marking the halfway...

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NASA image: NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series
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Jan 27, 2024

NASA Marks Halfway Point for Artemis Moon Rocket Engine Certification Series

NASA completed a full-duration, 500-second hot fire of an RS-25 certification engine Jan. 27, marking the halfway...

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NASA image: DSC_0302
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Apr 9, 2021

DSC_0302

Team members at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, complete refurbishment work on the...

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NASA image: DSC_0750
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Apr 13, 2021

DSC_0750

Team members at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, complete refurbishment work on the...

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NASA image: DSC_0791
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Apr 13, 2021

DSC_0791

Team members at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, complete refurbishment work on the...

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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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