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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: 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 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: Space shuttle main engine
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Nov 16, 2011

Space shuttle main engine

NASA's Pegasus barge arrived at Stennis Space Center on Nov. 16, delivering space shuttle main engine ground support...

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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: 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: 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: 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: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 1, 1981

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine undergoes test-firing at the National Space Technology Laboratories (now the Sternis...

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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

A workman reams holes to the proper size and aligment in the Space Shuttle Main Engine's main injector body, through...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 7, 1990

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) - hot and cold cycles turbine blade test firing.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 22, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 6, 1989

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 2, 1988

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission, December 2, 1988, utilizing 375,000 pounds of thrust...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift install space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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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: KSC-2011-2543
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A heavy forklift with its specialized engine installer hold one of the main engines taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2544
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A heavy forklift with its specialized engine installer carries one of the main engines taken...

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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: KSC-04pd1648
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Aug 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Processing Facility, Boeing-Rocketdyne quality...

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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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