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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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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 500 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally...

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NASA image: 2016 MSFC  AERIALS
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May 3, 2016

2016 MSFC AERIALS

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF MSFC-TEST STAND 500

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Jan 23, 1996

Around Marshall

An 11 inch (11) hybrid motor fuel grain variation test firing at Marshall's Test Stand 500.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 21, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

In preparation for the Mated Vertical Ground Vibration Test (MVGVT), the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is being erected...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 13, 1994

Around Marshall

24 inch Hybrid motor test firing at Marshall's Test Stand 500. Liquid/gas are mixed with solid propellents to...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 14, 1994

Around Marshall

24 inch Hybrid motor test firing at Marshall's Test Stand 500. Liquid/gas are mixed with solid propellents to...

MSFC
NASA image: : NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Jan 17, 2024

: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The first hot fire of 2024 takes place on Jan. 17 at NASA’s Stennis Space Center when crews complete a 500-second...

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NASA image: Lighting up the Night
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Jan 9, 2015

Lighting up the Night

Year 2015 got off to a blazing start as NASA conducted its first test of an RS-25 rocket engine on the A-1 Test...

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NASA image: RS-25 Engine Test 2025-11-12
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Nov 12, 2025

RS-25 Engine Test 2025-11-12

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center tested a new production RS-25 engine on Nov. 12, 2025, on the Fred Haise Test...

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NASA image: APOLLO/SATURN (A/S)- 500-F - LAUNCH COMPLEX (L/C)-39A - CHECKOUT - MERRITT ISLAND - CAPE
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May 25, 1966

APOLLO/SATURN (A/S)- 500-F - LAUNCH COMPLEX (L/C)-39A - CHECKOUT - MERRITT ISLAND - CAPE

S66-41179 (25 May 1966) --- Sunrise at Pad 39A during a checkout of facilities. An Apollo/Saturn Facilities Test...

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NASA image: Subscale Diffuser Testing, E-3 produces first steam
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Oct 25, 2007

Subscale Diffuser Testing, E-3 produces first steam

Phase 2 of the A-3 Test Facility Subscale Diffuser Risk Mitigation Project at Stennis Space Center reached a...

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NASA image: NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Complete Testing for Modernized RS-25 Engine
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Mar 30, 2022

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Complete Testing for Modernized RS-25 Engine

NASA completed RS-25 developmental engine testing on March 30 with a full-duration hot fire test to support future...

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NASA image: NASA Readies for Future Artemis Moon Missions with Rocket Engine Test Series
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Sep 30, 2021

NASA Readies for Future Artemis Moon Missions with Rocket Engine Test Series

NASA marked a significant milestone on Sept. 30 in its plans for future missions to the Moon and, eventually, Mars...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts First 2023 Test of Redesigned Moon Rocket Engine
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Feb 8, 2023

NASA Conducts First 2023 Test of Redesigned Moon Rocket Engine

NASA’s newly redesigned RS-25 engine for future flights of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket underwent its first...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts 2nd RS-25 Test in Latest Developmental Series
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Apr 6, 2021

NASA Conducts 2nd RS-25 Test in Latest Developmental Series

NASA conducted a second RS-25 single engine hot fire test April 6 to support development and production of engines...

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NASA image: NASA Fires Up Fourth RS-25 Engine Test for Future Artemis Moon Missions
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May 20, 2021

NASA Fires Up Fourth RS-25 Engine Test for Future Artemis Moon Missions

NASA conducted its fourth RS-25 single-engine hot fire May 20, a continuation of its seven-part test series to...

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NASA image: NASA Continues RS-25 Engine Certification Test Fire Series
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Nov 15, 2023

NASA Continues RS-25 Engine Certification Test Fire Series

NASA conducted the second hot fire Nov. 15 in a final 12-test certification series designed to pave the way for...

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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: First RS-25 Engine Test of the New Year
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Jan 19, 2022

First RS-25 Engine Test of the New Year

NASA conducted its first RS-25 engine hot fire test of the new year on Jan. 19 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at...

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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: NASA 'Fires Up' First Hot Fire in New RS-25 Engine Test Series
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA 'Fires Up' First Hot Fire in New RS-25 Engine Test Series

NASA conducted the first hot fire in a new series of tests for production of RS-25 engines that will help power the...

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NASA image: RS-25 Engine Test – 2025-6-20 – Full Duration
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Jun 20, 2025

RS-25 Engine Test – 2025-6-20 – Full Duration

NASA tested RS-25 engine No. 20001 on June 20, at the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center at Bay...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Long Duration Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Test
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Mar 21, 2023

NASA Conducts Long Duration Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Test

NASA conducted a long duration hot fire of an RS-25 certification engine March 21, continuing a key series of...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Engine
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Apr 5, 2023

NASA Conducts Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Engine

NASA conducted a full duration hot fire of an RS-25 engine April 5, continuing a key certification series to support...

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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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