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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.

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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: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

The Peregrine Hybrid Rocket Engine, profile view, prior to the test at the Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Left) and Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

From Left to Right: 1. Hunjoo Kim (NASA JPL) 2. Kyle Botteon (NASA JPL) 3. Ashley Karp (NASA JPL) 4. Brian Schratz...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL (Left) and Ashley Karp, NASA JPL (Right) attaching heat sensors the Peregrine Hybrid Rocket...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

(Left): Kyle Botteon (front) and Hunjpp Kim (Behind), NASA JPL. (Right): Gregory Zilliac, Advance Propulsion...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

3/4 view of the Nozzle of the Peregrine Rocket Motor, tested at the Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF,...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

(Left to Right) Ashley Karp, NASA JPL, Hunjoo Kim, NASA JPL and Brian Schratz (NASA JPL) preparing the Peregrine...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-02908
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Sep 24, 2009

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Photos of test hardware, Scarab Lunar Exploration Rover at the DUNE, outdoor Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory,...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0072-054
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Apr 22, 2010

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Earth Week: Earth Day Outdoor Fair (B3 West Parking lot) Kleen Speed vehicle

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-02910
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Sep 24, 2009

GRC-2013-C-02910

Photos of test hardware, Scarab Lunar Exploration Rover at the DUNE, outdoor Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory,...

GRC
NASA image: GOES-R Arrival and Offload
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Aug 22, 2016

GOES-R Arrival and Offload

A truck with a specialized transporter drives out of the cargo hold of an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport plane at...

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NASA image: GOES-R Arrival and Offload
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Aug 22, 2016

GOES-R Arrival and Offload

A truck with a specialized transporter drives away from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport plane at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: GOES-R Arrival and Offload
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Aug 22, 2016

GOES-R Arrival and Offload

A truck with a specialized transporter drives out of the cargo hold of an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport plane at...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-R Arrival and Offload
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Aug 22, 2016

GOES-R Arrival and Offload

An Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport plane approaches the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0885-121
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Dec 11, 1987

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NASA Ames National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Facility (40x80x120ft Wind Tunnels & Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: Office of the Director of Science (Code-S) All-hands in N-201 and celebration
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Sep 12, 2014

Office of the Director of Science (Code-S) All-hands in N-201 and celebration

Office of the Director of Science (Code-S) All-hands in N-201 and celebration in N-232 Breezeway, Kitchen and...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0885-68
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Dec 11, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0885-68

NASA Ames National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Facility (40x80x120ft Wind Tunnels & Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1987

Benefit from NASA

Radiation insulation technology from Apollo and subsequent spacecraft was used to develop superinsulators, used by...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1755
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Nov 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The outdoor stage at the KSC Visitor Complex is filled with members of the Astronaut...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1987

Benefit from NASA

Radiation insulation technology from Apollo and subsequent spacecraft was used to develop superinsulators, used by...

MSFC
NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

The roof of the Operations Support Building I is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

Launch Complex 39B is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. The survey...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

The Launch Complex 39 area is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday....

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

Damaged power lines are seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. 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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