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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: 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...

MSFC
NASA image: Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers
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Nov 23, 1963

Atlas-Centaur Separation Test in the Space Power Chambers

An Atlas/Centaur mass model undergoes a separation test inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA Lewis Research...

GRC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: ED14-0375-165
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Dec 18, 2014

ED14-0375-165

An Orion parachute test enters a new phase following separation from a platform.

AFRC
NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02658
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2007-C-02658

Ariane V Horizontal Separation System 3 (HSS3) Payload Fairing Separation Pre and Post Test Photo Documentation...

GRC
NASA image: SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is lifted and installed onto a vibration table in the Z-axis configuration at BAE Systems...

JPL
NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

The service module panels separate during Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December...

JSC
NASA image: Crew module separates from service module
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Dec 5, 2014

Crew module separates from service module

The crew module separates from service module on Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on...

JSC
NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

The service module panels separate during Orion's first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December...

JSC
NASA image: Service module panels separate
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Dec 5, 2014

Service module panels separate

Orion's service module panels separate on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

JSC
NASA image: Launch abort system separates
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Dec 5, 2014

Launch abort system separates

Orion's launch abort system separates on its first flight test, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), on December 5, 2014.

JSC
NASA image: NASA Mars 2020 Rover Separation Test
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Oct 4, 2019

NASA Mars 2020 Rover Separation Test

In this picture from Sept. 28, 2019, engineers and technicians working on the Mars 2020 spacecraft at NASA's Jet...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00408
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00408

BOEING DELTA 4 SHROUD SEPARATION TEST IN SPACE POWER FACILITY AT NASA PLUM BROOK STATION

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00270
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00270

BOEING DELTA 4 SHROUD SEPARATION TEST IN SPACE POWER FACILITY AT NASA PLUM BROOK STATION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00434
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00434

BOEING DELTA 4 SHROUD SEPARATION TEST IN SPACE POWER FACILITY AT NASA PLUM BROOK STATION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1994-C-05154
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Nov 18, 1994

GRC-1994-C-05154

Top down photograph showing separation of the Ariane V fairing after testing in the vacuum chamber at SEC

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00262
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00262

BOEING DELTA 4 SHROUD SEPARATION TEST IN SPACE POWER FACILITY AT NASA PLUM BROOK STATION

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2002-C-01790
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-01790

ATLAS V PAYLOAD FARING IN NASA PLUM BROOK STATION SPACE POWER FACILITY PRIOR TO SEPARATION TEST

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NASA image: GRC-2002-C-00291
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2002-C-00291

BOEING DELTA 4 SHROUD SEPARATION TEST IN SPACE POWER FACILITY AT NASA PLUM BROOK STATION

GRC
NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 14, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

LRC
NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 15, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

LRC
NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 14, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

LRC
NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 15, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

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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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