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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: X-59 Performs First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

X-59 Performs First Engine Run

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in...

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NASA image: X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand
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Oct 15, 1959

X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand

X-1B engine run on Air Force thrust stand.

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NASA image: Engineers Complete 5th Green Run Test of Space Launch System Core Stage
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Sep 1, 2020

Engineers Complete 5th Green Run Test of Space Launch System Core Stage

Engineers have completed the fifth of eight Green Run tests on the core stage of NASA’s new Space Launch System...

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NASA image: X-59 Prepares for First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

X-59 Prepares for First Engine Run

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed a series of engine run tests on Thursday, March 12, 2026,...

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NASA image: Tier 3- DarkStar engine run on ramp
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Nov 12, 1995

Tier 3- DarkStar engine run on ramp

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing Tier III- (minus) unpiloted aerial vehicle undergoing an engine run on the ramp at the...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12,...

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NASA image: Test Pilot Sits in X-59 Cockpit Prior to First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

Test Pilot Sits in X-59 Cockpit Prior to First Engine Run

Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin sits in the cockpit of NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft in...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside its run stall in preparation for maximum afterburner...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Prepares X-59 for Engine Runs
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA Test Pilot Prepares X-59 for Engine Runs

NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less sits inside the cockpit of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside its run stall following maximum afterburner testing at...

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NASA image: NASA Studying Volcanic Ash Engine Test Results
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Jul 23, 2015

NASA Studying Volcanic Ash Engine Test Results

The volcanic ash distribution spider, shown here in the inlet of the engine while running, was used to send the...

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NASA image: Scissors Duct
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Jun 26, 2007

Scissors Duct

Stennis Space Center engineers are preparing to conduct water tests on an updated version of the scissors duct...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR6296
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Jan 16, 2021

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A guest reviews a commemorative Green Run booklet after arriving to view the Green Run hot fire test of the core...

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NASA image: NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner
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Feb 7, 2022

NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first maximum afterburner test at Lockheed Martin’s...

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NASA image: NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner
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Feb 7, 2022

NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first maximum afterburner test at Lockheed Martin’s...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR0080
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Jan 15, 2021

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A rainbow appears as the steam cloud dissipates following the Green Run hot fire test of the core stage for NASA’s...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR0061
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Jan 16, 2021

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Jennifer Boland-Masterson, director of Boeing Operations at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, talks...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR0066
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Jan 16, 2021

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Members of the media stake out viewing spots prior to the Green Run hot fire test of the core stage for NASA’s Space...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR6292
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Jan 16, 2021

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A staff member administers a COVID-19 temperature check to media and guests arriving to view the Green Run hot fire...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR6294
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Jan 16, 2021

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A posted sign outlines COVID-19 protocol for media and guests arriving to view the Green Run hot fire test of the...

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NASA image: S23-000 NASA Enters Stretch Run in Critical Moon Rocket Engine Test Series
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Jun 1, 2023

S23-000 NASA Enters Stretch Run in Critical Moon Rocket Engine Test Series

NASA entered the stretch run of a key RS-25 certification engine test series with a successful hot fire June 1,...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR9345
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Jan 15, 2021

SSC20210116_GR9345

NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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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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