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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: Top Rear View of Avrocar in 40x80 foot wind Tunnel.
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Apr 3, 1961

Top Rear View of Avrocar in 40x80 foot wind Tunnel.

Top rear view of the avrocar with tail. Tufts (pieces of yarn) attached to top of horizontal tail. Avrocar mounted...

ARC
NASA image: Rear View Southward from Troy
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Nov 12, 2009

Rear View Southward from Troy

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its rear hazard avoidance camera to take this view toward the south during...

JPL
NASA image: Rear Camera View of Backward Drive, Sols 2145-2154
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Jan 26, 2010

Rear Camera View of Backward Drive, Sols 2145-2154

This NASA Spirit image view is toward the south, looking down at Spirit rear wheels. It is one of a series of...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Rear-Facing View Ahead After a Drive
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Aug 29, 2014

Opportunity Rear-Facing View Ahead After a Drive

NASA Mars rover Opportunity captured this view southward just after completing a 338-foot 103-meter southward drive,...

JPL
NASA image: Rear View - Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit
Image
Jan 1, 1961

Rear View - Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit

S61-02796 (5 May 1961) --- Rear view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., in his pressure suit and helmet, as he...

JSC
NASA image: This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden
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Oct 24, 2006

This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden

This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on...

AFRC
NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
Image
Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

JPL
NASA image: View in Travel Direction, Sol 1870, with Rock Garden
Image
Nov 12, 2009

View in Travel Direction, Sol 1870, with Rock Garden

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its rear hazard avoidance camera to take this view toward the south during...

JPL
NASA image: 3-D View from Behind Curiosity
Image
Aug 7, 2012

3-D View from Behind Curiosity

This image is a 3-D view behind NASA Curiosity rover. The anaglyph was made from a stereo pair of Hazard-Avoidance...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Rear View, Annotated
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Rear View, Annotated

This labeled version of one of the first images taken by a rear Hazard-Avoidance camera on NASA Curiosity rover...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Rear View, Linearized
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Rear View, Linearized

This is a version of one of the first images taken by a rear Hazard-Avoidance camera on NASA Curiosity rover and...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Rear View, Linearized
Image
Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Rear View, Linearized

This is a version of one of the first images taken by a rear Hazard-Avoidance camera on NASA Curiosity rover and...

JPL
NASA image: 1100197
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Mar 1, 2011

1100197

A CLOSE UP VIEW OF THE REAR ON A MOONBUGGY AT THE HUNTSVILLE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0470-3
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Apr 19, 1991

ARC-1969-AC91-0470-3

Boeing 777 Model 11ft W.T. Test-168 rear view

ARC
NASA image: E56-02452
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Aug 10, 1956

E56-02452

F-101A Rear quarter view on Edwards Lakebed. Aug. 10, 1956

AFRC
NASA image: 1100198
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Mar 1, 2011

1100198

A CLOSE UP VIEW OF THE REAR ON A MOONBUGGY AT THE HUNTSVILLE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY

MSFC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
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Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
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Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

LRC
NASA image: North American F-100 C
Image
Oct 7, 1958

North American F-100 C

North American F-100 C airplane used in sonic boom investigation at Wallops, October 7, 1958. Photograph published...

LRC
NASA image: ARC-1968-AC-41371
Image
Aug 20, 1968

ARC-1968-AC-41371

2-Prop. R.C.F. (Rotating Cylinder Flap) in 40 x 80ft. wind tunnel. - rear view with Chuck Greco.

ARC
NASA image: Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jun 19, 1964

Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 rear view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

ARC
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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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