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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: 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: 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 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: NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Highlights
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Oct 24, 2023

NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. hosted it's first Open House in six years. The visitors, which...

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NASA image: Micro-G NExT
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Sep 9, 2020

Micro-G NExT

jsc2020m000233 Micro-g NExT is an annual opportunity for college students to contribute to NASA missions. Through...

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NASA image: NRC visit
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Aug 22, 2012

NRC visit

Four members of the National Research Council visited Stennis Space Center on Aug. 22, touring test stands and...

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NASA image: Engineer W.J. O'Sullivan, Jr. with 20 Inch Subsatellite
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Jan 5, 1957

Engineer W.J. O'Sullivan, Jr. with 20 Inch Subsatellite

L57-525 Engineer W.J. O Sullivan, Jr., looks at inflated 20 inch subsatellite while holding inflation bottle and...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230622_RL_038244
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Jun 21, 2023

GSFC_20230622_RL_038244

Mechanical engineering and integration technician, Lucas Keim, holds up a piece of ground support equipment during a...

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NASA image: Space capsule mounted in the Full Scale Wind Tunnel
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Jan 22, 1959

Space capsule mounted in the Full Scale Wind Tunnel

The Mercury space capsule undergoing tests in Full Scale Wind Tunnel, January 1959. Photograph published in Winds of...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-16591
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Oct 24, 1951

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Flight evaluation and comparison of a NACA submerged inlet and a scoop inlet on the North American YF-93A (AF48-317...

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NASA image: Little Joe on Launch Pad
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Jan 13, 1960

Little Joe on Launch Pad

The Little Joe launch vehicle being readied for a test launch from Wallops in January 1960... Page 77. Photograph...

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NASA image: Trailblazer 1B Flight Preparations
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Jun 4, 1959

Trailblazer 1B Flight Preparations

L59-3896 Engineers W. N. Gardner and C.A. Brown, Jr., check operations as Trailblazer 1b is readied for Flight, June...

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NASA image: SSC-20240627-s00768
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Jun 27, 2024

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Take Our Children to Work Day participants join NASA Stennis federal city employees for a career panel discussion on...

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NASA image: ARC-1958-A-23928
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May 21, 1958

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NACA Photographer Thrust reverser on F-94C-1 (AF50-956 NACA 156) Starfire (l to R) Air Force Major E. Sommerich;...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230719_OSAM1_006753
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Jul 19, 2023

GSFC_20230719_OSAM1_006753

Mechanical engineering and integration technician Ivan Pratt installs brackets onto the static load testing platform...

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NASA image: NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test
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Oct 23, 1946

NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) photographer films the test of a ramjet engine at the Lewis...

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NASA image: 2019 NASA Day in Montgomery
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Apr 19, 2019

2019 NASA Day in Montgomery

Officials from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, visited Montgomery, Alabama, Thursday,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231130_OSAM1_041345
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Nov 30, 2023

GSFC_20231130_OSAM1_041345

Mechanical engineering and integration technician, Lucas Keim, directs the crane operator from inside the thermal...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230920_OSAM1_022064
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Sep 20, 2023

GSFC_20230920_OSAM1_022064

Mechanical Integration and Testing Engineer, Jeff Geroso, watches as the OSAM-1 spacecraft arrives at Goddard Space...

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NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

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NASA image: North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1958

North American X-15 model tested in 300MPH Low Speed 7x10 Tunnel

A one-twentieth scale model of the X-15 originally suspended beneath the wing of a B-52 is observed by a scientist...

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NASA image: Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change
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Nov 21, 1962

Project FIRE Flight Investigation Reentry Environment- Winds of Change

As part of the project FIRE study, technicians ready materials to be subjected to high temperatures that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1505
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Feb 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Curie (left), with NASA Public Affairs, introduces NASA managers following their...

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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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