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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: APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO
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Mar 13, 1964

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATORY PSL NO. 2 TEST CELL

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NASA image: APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO
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Feb 13, 1964

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATORY PSL NO. 2 TEST CELL

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NASA image: APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO
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Mar 13, 1964

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATO

APOLLO CONTOUR ENGINE MOUNTED IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATORY PSL NO. 2 TEST CELL

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NASA image: 15 DEGREE CONICAL NOZZLE - TITAN TRANSTAGE CONTOUR ENGINE - APOL
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May 1, 1964

15 DEGREE CONICAL NOZZLE - TITAN TRANSTAGE CONTOUR ENGINE - APOL

15 DEGREE CONICAL NOZZLE - TITAN TRANSTAGE CONTOUR ENGINE - APOLLO

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Jul 15, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea
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Feb 17, 1964

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Resea

Apollo Contour Engine Model being tested in the NASA Lewis Research Center, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1119
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After tower rollback, the Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1117
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The setting sun casts purple and pink shades in the sky as the launch tower on pad...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1120
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1124
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Jul 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1115
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft attached...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1118
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sunset-shaded clouds of purple and pink fill the sky as the launch tower on pad 17-A,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1116
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft...

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NASA image: Kondratyev and Coleman during Sokol Leak Check
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May 13, 2011

Kondratyev and Coleman during Sokol Leak Check

ISS027-E-029828 (13 May 2011) --- Attired in their Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, Russian cosmonaut Dmitry...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1125
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Jul 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft successfully launches at 2:47:41 a.m....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1121
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Jul 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft successfully launches at 2:47 a.m. EDT...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1123
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Jul 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A third-quarter moon is the only visible element in the sky as NASA's Comet Nucleus...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1122
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Jul 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft successfully launches at 2:47 a.m. EDT...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1126
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Jul 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft successfully launches at 2:47:41 a.m....

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NASA image: View of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky border area
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Aug 15, 1973

View of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky border area

SL3-88-053 (July-September 1973) --- A near vertical view of the Tennessee-Virginia-Kentucky border area is seen in...

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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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