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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: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148257 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148273 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

JSC
NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148260 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

JSC
NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148268 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

JSC
NASA image: Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour
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Apr 8, 2022

Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour

Take a look at the new Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center, a new, state-of-the-art...

LRC
NASA image: NHQ20190502_AETC001
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May 2, 2019

NHQ20190502_AETC001

The Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities (AETC) Portfolio implemented the Capability Challenge “Optical...

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NASA image: The Five Most Abundant Gases in the Martian Atmosphere
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Nov 2, 2012

The Five Most Abundant Gases in the Martian Atmosphere

This graph shows the percentage abundance of five gases in the atmosphere of Mars, as measured by the Quadrupole...

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NASA image: Sensitive instruments on wing-mounted booms measure air turbulence and its effect on the stability of the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing.
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Sep 17, 2004

Sensitive instruments on wing-mounted booms measure air turbulence and its effect on the stability of the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing.

Sensitive instruments mounted on booms extending forward of the wing measure air turbulence and its effect on the...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0332-04
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Nov 2, 2016

AFRC2016-0332-04

The Fly’s Eye Geostationary Lightning Mapper Simulator will map lightning strikes using 30 photometers, instruments...

AFRC
NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich First Light Waveform
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Dec 10, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich First Light Waveform

This graphic, released on Dec. 10, 2020, shows the basic radar measurements, called waveforms, collected by the...

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NASA image: Variations of DAN Measurements Along Curiosity Traverse
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Mar 18, 2013

Variations of DAN Measurements Along Curiosity Traverse

This chart graphs measurements made by the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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NASA image: First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter
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Jan 19, 2008

First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter

On January 14, 2008, NASA MESSENGER spacecraft Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA became the first instrument to measure...

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NASA image: Shooting Lasers
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Nov 2, 2012

Shooting Lasers

This picture shows a lab demonstration of the measurement chamber inside the Tunable Laser Spectrometer, an...

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NASA image: AIRS Carbon Dioxide with Mauna Loa Carbon Dioxide Overlaid
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Nov 3, 2008

AIRS Carbon Dioxide with Mauna Loa Carbon Dioxide Overlaid

This image shows the distribution and amount of carbon dioxide in Earth mid-troposphere in July 2008 as measured by...

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NASA image: NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection
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Jun 11, 2018

NASA's New 'Plant Thermometer' Undergoes Inspection

A technician inspects NASA's ECOSTRESS instrument in a clean room at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ECOSTRESS...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Field Campaign B-Roll: GPM
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Nov 11, 2015

OLYMPEX Field Campaign B-Roll: GPM

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

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NASA image: Dust Detection by Curiosity ChemCam
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Apr 8, 2013

Dust Detection by Curiosity ChemCam

The ChemCam instrument on NASA Curiosity Mars rover fired its laser 50 times at its onboard graphite target showing...

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NASA image: Measuring the Workspace
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Dec 18, 2018

Measuring the Workspace

Engineers Marleen Sundgaard (left) and Pranay Mishra measure their test lander's "workspace" -- the terrain where...

JPL
NASA image: Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater
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Dec 16, 2014

Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater

This graphic shows tenfold spiking in the abundance of methane in the Martian atmosphere surrounding NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level
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May 30, 2013

Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level

This graphic compares the radiation dose equivalent for several types of experiences, including a calculation for a...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Satellite Tracks Severity of African Drought
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Jul 28, 2011

NASA Satellite Tracks Severity of African Drought

Surface relative humidity anomalies in percent, during July 2011 compared to the average surface relative humidity...

JPL
NASA image: Atmospheric Loss on Mars
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Dec 3, 2012

Atmospheric Loss on Mars

This plot shows the first-ever look at the deuterium to hydrogen ratio measured from the surface of Mars, as...

JPL
NASA image: Radiation Measurements on Mars
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Dec 9, 2013

Radiation Measurements on Mars

Micrograys are unit of measurement for absorbed radiation dose. The vertical axis is in micrograys per day. The RAD...

JPL
NASA image: Argon Isotopes Provide Robust Signature of Atmospheric Loss
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Apr 8, 2013

Argon Isotopes Provide Robust Signature of Atmospheric Loss

This image, made by the quadrupole mass spectrometer in the SAM suite of instruments in NASA Curiosity Mars rover....

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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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