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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: Controllable Twist Rotor in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Jul 18, 1975

Controllable Twist Rotor in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

3/4 lower rear view of Controllable Twist Rotor (CTR) test of 4 blade helicopter model. Pictures with Ben Mandwyler...

ARC
NASA image: Deep Stall Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 18, 1966

Deep Stall Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 rear view from below of swept wing jet transport with T-Tail and Aft Engins, with Art Morris. Deep Stall Model...

ARC
NASA image: Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Dec 30, 1997

Tests Of Avrocar Annular Jet VTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar without the tail, with ground board and variable height struts. The air force wanted to...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34561
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May 13, 1965

ARC-1965-A-34561

3/4 rear view of model with flaps down with Cecil E. MacDonald. V/STOL Aircraft: Wind tunnel investigation of...

ARC
NASA image: Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission
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May 6, 1985

Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission

Shuttle Challenger lands on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission. The photo is a rear view of the shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: Spirit Rear View After Parking for Fourth Winter
Image
Feb 12, 2010

Spirit Rear View After Parking for Fourth Winter

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit recorded this fisheye view after completing a drive during on Mars on Feb. 8,...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Mobile Fabrication Shop
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Feb 7, 2022

NASA Armstrong Mobile Fabrication Shop

The Mobile Fabrication Shop was received at NASA Armstrong on February 7, 2022 as part of the Robotics Alliance...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-31322
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Mar 10, 1963

ARC-1969-A-31322

3/4 REAR VIEW OF Breguet 941 AIRPLANE; FLIGHT EVALUATION, MAY 1963. Boundary Layer Control, STOL, and V/STOL...

ARC
NASA image: Landing - Orbiter Challenger - Completion of 41G Mission - KSC
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Oct 25, 1984

Landing - Orbiter Challenger - Completion of 41G Mission - KSC

Landing of Orbiter Challenger at KSC at completion of 41G mission. View of the rear of the Orbiter as it approaches...

JSC
NASA image: sts105-714-028
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Aug 20, 2001

sts105-714-028

STS105-714-028 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped by Lake Michigan, this distant view shows the recently deployed...

JSC
NASA image: Photos taken in MCC during the launch of STS-95
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Oct 29, 1998

Photos taken in MCC during the launch of STS-95

S98-16081 (10-29-98) --- Profile view of rear of Mission Control Center (MCC) featuring Mission Operations Director...

JSC
NASA image: Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA
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Nov 13, 1966

Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA

S66-62920 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

JSC
NASA image: Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet
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Jan 5, 2023

Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet

This image shows the X-59’s engine inlet from the aft view, which is the rear of the airplane, looking forward. Once...

LRC
NASA image: Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 16, 1981

Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39564 (14 Nov. 1981) --- This view of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-2) was made with a hand-held 70mm camera...

JSC
NASA image: Multiple Views of Perseverance's Wheels Wiggling
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Mar 5, 2021

Multiple Views of Perseverance's Wheels Wiggling

These sets of animated GIFs show seven views of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover wiggling its wheels on March 4, 2021,...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Deployed on Mars
Image
Apr 5, 2021

Ingenuity Deployed on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter can be seen on Mars as viewed by the Perseverance rover's rear Hazard Camera on April 4,...

JPL
NASA image: Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
Image
Nov 16, 1981

Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39563 (14 Nov. 1981) --- This view of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-2) was made with a hand-held 70mm camera...

JSC
NASA image: s95-16439
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Aug 14, 2014

s95-16439

S95-16439 (13-22 July 1995) --- An overall view from the rear shows activity in the new Mission Control Center...

JSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a rear view of a folded configuration of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 2. The LRV was...

MSFC
NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This rear view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2956
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Sep 26, 2008

KSC-08pd2956

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload ground handling mechanism in the...

KSC
NASA image: Avrocar Test in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

Avrocar Test in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Rear view of the Avrocar with tail, mounted on variable height struts. Overhead doors of the wind tunnel test...

ARC
NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
Image
Mar 14, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This rear view shows the wing loading test configuration and testing area of an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems...

AFRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a right rear wheel strut of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

MSFC
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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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