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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

This night photograph depicts the SA-1 booster (Saturn I S-I stage) being removed from the test stand after the...

MSFC
NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

MSFC
NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

MSFC
NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

MSFC
NASA image: MSFC_2020_XP_SLS_P_ 005_PD002-Test-Case-TTF-4697 LOX Tank Test to Failure06242020 post test_168
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Jun 24, 2020

MSFC_2020_XP_SLS_P_ 005_PD002-Test-Case-TTF-4697 LOX Tank Test to Failure06242020 post test_168

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

MSFC
NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
Video
Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

This slow motion video shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural...

MSFC
NASA image: Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the liquid...

MSFC
NASA image: Full_Clip_Water Gushes From SLS Rocket Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Full_Clip_Water Gushes From SLS Rocket Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

Full Clip To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing
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Apr 14, 2009

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing

The parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory passed flight-qualification testing in March and April 2009 inside...

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NASA image: Mars Parachute Testing in World Largest Wind Tunnel
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Apr 22, 2009

Mars Parachute Testing in World Largest Wind Tunnel

The parachute for NASA next mission to Mars passed flight-qualification testing in March and April 2009 inside the...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Pressure Garment Subsystem (xPGS) Flight Processing Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Pressure Garment Subsystem (xPGS) Flight Processing Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Pressure Garment System, or xPGS lab, that is used to support the assembly,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_7
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_7

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_2
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_2

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_4
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_4

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_6
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_6

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_5
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_5

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_3
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_3

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: MSFC_04222025_PLA EDU Move from 4697 Test Stand to 4705_VOTY 2025 Entry
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Apr 22, 2025

MSFC_04222025_PLA EDU Move from 4697 Test Stand to 4705_VOTY 2025 Entry

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
Image
Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image:  Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
Video
Apr 22, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Piazza Knows How to Manage the Heat
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Aug 5, 2005

Piazza Knows How to Manage the Heat

The X-37 advanced technology demonstrator flaperon unit was one of the first ever thermal and mechanical...

AFRC
NASA image: CCP Astronauts Visit Test Facilities in California
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Sep 24, 2018

CCP Astronauts Visit Test Facilities in California

Commercial crew astronauts Eric Boe, Nicole Mann and Chris Ferguson recently toured Boeing’s spacecraft testing...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Visit Test Facilities in California
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Sep 24, 2018

CCP Astronauts Visit Test Facilities in California

NASA’s Eric Boe is one of three astronauts who will fly on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner in an upcoming Crew Flight...

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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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