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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: Preparing for Flight Engine Test
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Nov 4, 2015

Preparing for Flight Engine Test

The first RS-25 flight engine, engine No. 2059, is lifted onto the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Nov. 4,...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Jun 25, 2012

AJ26 engine test

NASA engineers tested an Aerojet AJ26 rocket engine on the E-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on June 25, 2012,...

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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: RS-25 Engine Test - 2018-10-31 - 4K Full Duration
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Oct 31, 2018

RS-25 Engine Test - 2018-10-31 - 4K Full Duration

NASA conducts a successful full-duration RS-25 engine test on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center, near Bay...

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NASA image: RS-25 Engine Test - 2016-07-29 - 4K Full Duration
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Jul 29, 2016

RS-25 Engine Test - 2016-07-29 - 4K Full Duration

NASA conducts a successful developmental test of RS-25 engine No. 0528 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: J-2X engine test
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May 16, 2012

J-2X engine test

NASA conducted a successful seven-second test of the next-generation J-2X rocket engine on the A-2 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine test
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Nov 10, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine test

Fire and steam signal a successful test firing of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Aerojet AJ26 rocket engine at John...

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NASA image: J-2X engine test
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Jul 26, 2011

J-2X engine test

A plume of steam signals a successful engine start of the J-2X rocket engine on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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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: AJ26 engine test
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Mar 19, 2011

AJ26 engine test

A team of engineers from NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, Orbital Sciences Corporation and Aerojet conduct a...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Dec 17, 2010

AJ26 engine test

John C. Stennis Space Center engineers conduct a 55-second test fire of Aerojet's liquid-fuel AJ26 rocket engine...

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Dec 17, 2010

AJ26 engine test

John C. Stennis Space Center engineers conduct a 55-second test fire of Aerojet's liquid-fuel AJ26 rocket engine...

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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: 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: SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND WITH CONSTRUCTION CREW
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Nov 18, 2016

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND WITH CONSTRUCTION CREW

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND WITH CONSTRUCTION CREW

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NASA image: SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND WITH CONSTRUCTION CREW
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Nov 18, 2016

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND WITH CONSTRUCTION CREW

SLS ENGINE SECTION TEST STAND WITH CONSTRUCTION CREW

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NASA image: AJ26 engine test
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Feb 7, 2011

AJ26 engine test

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l) and John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann watch the...

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NASA image: MARSHALL TEST ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT
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Oct 18, 2010

MARSHALL TEST ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT

MARSHALL TEST ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT HELPS PULL JWST MIRROR ARRAY FROM CRYOGENICS CHAMBER.

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NASA image: First-ever evening public engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Apr 21, 2001

First-ever evening public engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine

Thousands of people watch the first-ever evening public engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine at NASA's John C....

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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: Space shuttle main engine test
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Mar 30, 2009

Space shuttle main engine test

Stennis engineers conduct a test of a space shuttle main engine on March 30, 2009.

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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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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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