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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: NASA's DART Mission: First-Ever Planetary Defense Test
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Oct 11, 2022

NASA's DART Mission: First-Ever Planetary Defense Test

Experts discuss early results of the NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission and its intentional...

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NASA image: First Seconds of LDSD Test
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Jun 29, 2014

First Seconds of LDSD Test

The first flown test vehicle of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project relaxes aboard the recovery vessel...

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NASA image: Readying ISIM for its First Thermal Vacuum Test
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Dec 8, 2017

Readying ISIM for its First Thermal Vacuum Test

Engineers work with the Integrated Science Instrument Module for the James Webb Space Telescope inside the thermal...

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NASA image: First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed
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Mar 19, 2010

First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test

Testing is crucial part of NASA's success on Earth and in space. So, as the actual flight components of NASA's James...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IS A TEST OF THE 1ST STAGE RE-ENTRY VEHICLE. HEAT TESTING OF A 3% MODEL TO SUPPORT THE ARES/ CLV FIRST STAGE...

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NASA image: Perseverance Test Rover's First Drive
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Sep 4, 2020

Perseverance Test Rover's First Drive

Engineers test drive the Earth-bound twin of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover for the first time in a warehouselike...

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NASA image: The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019 Rev
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Mar 8, 2019

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019 Rev

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete, Vice President Pence calls the space station, and the...

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NASA image: The Launch of Our First Planetary Defense Test Mission on This Week @NASA – November 26, 2021
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Nov 26, 2021

The Launch of Our First Planetary Defense Test Mission on This Week @NASA – November 26, 2021

The launch of our first planetary defense test mission, a new docking module for the space station, and shielding...

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NASA image: The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019
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Mar 8, 2019

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete on This Week @NASA – March 8, 2019

The first uncrewed Commercial Crew Flight Test is complete, Vice President Pence calls the space station, and the...

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NASA image: The World’s First-Ever Planetary Defense Test on This Week @NASA – September 30, 2022
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Sep 30, 2022

The World’s First-Ever Planetary Defense Test on This Week @NASA – September 30, 2022

The world’s first-ever planetary defense test is a big hit, a major hurricane spotted from space, and moving our...

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NASA image: Preparatory Test for First Rock Drilling by Mars Rover Curiosity
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Feb 4, 2013

Preparatory Test for First Rock Drilling by Mars Rover Curiosity

The bit in the rotary-percussion drill of NASA Mars rover Curiosity left its mark in a target patch of rock called...

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine test
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Nov 10, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine test

Fire and steam signal a successful test firing of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Aerojet AJ26 rocket engine at John...

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NASA image: X-59 Test Pilot Exits the Aircraft After First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 Test Pilot Exits the Aircraft After First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson steps out of the X-59 after successfully completing the aircraft’s first flight Tuesday,...

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NASA image: A-3 First Tree Cutting
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Jun 13, 2007

A-3 First Tree Cutting

Tree clearing for the site of the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space center began June 13. NASA's first new large...

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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: 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: First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1944

First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) was the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight
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Oct 21, 2014

Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight

The one-third scale twin-fuselage towed glider glides in for landing on Rogers Dry Lake after its successful first...

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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: Europa Clipper Camera Passes First Test in Space
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Mar 11, 2025

Europa Clipper Camera Passes First Test in Space

Soon after NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft launched toward Jupiter's icy moon on Oct. 14, 2024, the mission team...

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NASA image: Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, with one of two rockets flown in the first tests.
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Dec 9, 2004

Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, with one of two rockets flown in the first tests.

Trong Bui, NASA Dryden's principal investigator for the aerospike rocket tests, holds the first of two 10-ft. long...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Exits Aircraft After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Exits Aircraft After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson steps out of the X-59 cockpit after completing the aircraft’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Opens X-59 Cockpit After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Opens X-59 Cockpit After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson opens the X-59 cockpit after completing the aircraft’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct. 28,...

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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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