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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: 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: 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: Thousands gather to watch a Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Apr 21, 2001

Thousands gather to watch a Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

Approximately 13,000 people fill the grounds at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center for the first-ever evening...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine Public Test Firing
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Jul 25, 2000

Space Shuttle Main Engine Public Test Firing

A new NASA Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) roars to the approval of more than 2,000 people who came to John C....

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NASA image: Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Apr 21, 2001

Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine

Over the past year, more than 20,000 people came to Stennis Space Center to witness the 'shake, rattle and roar' of...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Jul 29, 2009

Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

Employees watch the last planned space shuttle main engine test firing.

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NASA image: Last scheduled SSME removed after firing
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Aug 20, 2009

Last scheduled SSME removed after firing

Space shuttle main engine No. 0525 is lifted from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center against the backdrop of...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 20, 1994

Around Marshall

On the 25th Anniversary of the Apollo-11 space launch, Marshall celebrated with a test firing of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Jul 29, 2009

Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

The last planned space shuttle main engine test firing takes place on July 29, 2009.

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NASA image: Stennis certifies final shuttle engine
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Oct 22, 2008

Stennis certifies final shuttle engine

Steam blasts out of the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 22 as engineers begin a certification test on...

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NASA image: Stennis certifies final shuttle engine
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Oct 22, 2008

Stennis certifies final shuttle engine

Steam blasts out of the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 22 as engineers begin a certification test on...

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NASA image: SSME test on the A-1 Test Stand
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Jun 19, 2003

SSME test on the A-1 Test Stand

This close-up photo was taken during testing of a Space Shuttle Main Engine on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: 1st SSME test of 2006
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Jan 9, 2006

1st SSME test of 2006

Water vapor surges from the flame deflector of the A-2 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center on Jan. 9 during...

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NASA image: View of the Flight Readiness Firing (FRF) of the Challengers engines
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Jan 5, 1983

View of the Flight Readiness Firing (FRF) of the Challengers engines

The Space shuttle orbiter Challenger is given a 20-second test firing of its new main engines on December 18, 1982...

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NASA image: 40th Anniversary SSME Test
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Apr 21, 2006

40th Anniversary SSME Test

A space shuttle main engine test April 21, 2006, at NASA Stennis Space Center marked the 40th anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Last SSME test on A-1
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Sep 29, 2006

Last SSME test on A-1

The Stennis Space Center conducted the final space shuttle main engine test on its A-1 Test Stand Friday. The A-1...

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NASA image: Final Prep on SSME
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Oct 25, 2005

Final Prep on SSME

Alvin Pittman Sr., lead electronics technician with Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Janine Cuevas, a mechanical...

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NASA image: PRCC Aviation Students
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Jan 26, 2007

PRCC Aviation Students

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's Jeff Hansell, right, explains functions of a space shuttle main engine to Pearl River...

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NASA image: Daily life at Stennis
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Feb 10, 2009

Daily life at Stennis

Joel Perez (left) and Jay Labat, both of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, are in close quarters as they check for leaks...

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NASA image:  Juno Engine Cover Test Preparation
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Engine Cover Test Preparation

Technicians prepare NASA Juno spacecraft for a functional test of its main engine cover.

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NASA image: Moving Juno to Environmental Testing
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Dec 16, 2010

Moving Juno to Environmental Testing

Technicians transfer NASA Juno spacecraft from its rotation fixture to the base of its shipping container in...

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NASA image: A-2 Test Stand modification work
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Oct 25, 2010

A-2 Test Stand modification work

John C. Stennis Space Center employees remove space shuttle main engine run ducts from the A-2 Test Stand engine...

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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.
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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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