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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: NASA's First Laser Communication System
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's First Laser Communication System

A new NASA-developed, laser-based space communication system will enable higher rates of satellite communications...

GSFC
NASA image: Perseverance's Laser Retroreflector (Illustration)
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Sep 28, 2020

Perseverance's Laser Retroreflector (Illustration)

Visible near the center of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover in this illustration is the palm-size dome called the...

JPL
NASA image: After the Laser Shots
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Aug 22, 2012

After the Laser Shots

NASA Curiosity rover shot its laser 50 times at rocks exposed by thrusters on the rover sky crane at the scour mark...

JPL
NASA image: Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets
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Dec 4, 2015

Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets

The Fast Cloud Droplet Probe, or FCDP is a laser-based, profiler instrument that performs particle-size detection of...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Technologists Embrace Laser Instrument Challenge
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Technologists Embrace Laser Instrument Challenge

Goddard scientist David Harding and Goddard technologist Tony Yu are developing a lidar system that could meet an...

GSFC
NASA image: Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Measures the Depths of Mercury Craters
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Oct 31, 2008

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Measures the Depths of Mercury Craters

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Measures the Depths of Mercury Craters

JPL
NASA image: The Apollo 15 Lunar Laser Ranging Retroreflector - A Fundamental Point on the Moon
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Apr 13, 2010

The Apollo 15 Lunar Laser Ranging Retroreflector - A Fundamental Point on the Moon

The Apollo 15 Lunar Laser Ranging Retroreflector - A Fundamental Point on the Moon

JPL
NASA image: MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Topographic Profile of Impact Crater
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Oct 13, 1997

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Topographic Profile of Impact Crater

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter Topographic Profile of Impact Crater

JPL
NASA image: MGS Mars Orbiter Laser MOLA Surface Topography of Northern Hemisphere
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Oct 13, 1997

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser MOLA Surface Topography of Northern Hemisphere

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser MOLA Surface Topography of Northern Hemisphere

JPL
NASA image: First Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Results from Orbit
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Mar 30, 2011

First Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Results from Orbit

First Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Results from Orbit

JPL
NASA image: Laser Provides First 3-D View of Mars North Pole
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Jan 7, 1999

Laser Provides First 3-D View of Mars North Pole

Laser Provides First 3-D View of Mars North Pole

JPL
NASA image: MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter MOLA - Mars/Earth Relief Comparison
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Oct 13, 1997

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter MOLA - Mars/Earth Relief Comparison

MGS Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter MOLA - Mars/Earth Relief Comparison

JPL
NASA image: 3000 Mile Laser Altimeter Profile Across Northern Hemisphere of Mars
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Oct 13, 1997

3000 Mile Laser Altimeter Profile Across Northern Hemisphere of Mars

3000 Mile Laser Altimeter Profile Across Northern Hemisphere of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan
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Jan 23, 2023

Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan

A laser scans the inside of the X-59 aircraft’s lower engine bay at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

LRC
NASA image: First Laser-Zapped Rock on Mars
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Aug 19, 2012

First Laser-Zapped Rock on Mars

This composite image, with magnified insets, depicts the first laser test by the Chemistry and Camera, or ChemCam,...

JPL
NASA image: Schematic of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
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Nov 28, 2011

Schematic of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

This image illustrates the principals of a technique called laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, which the...

JPL
NASA image: Nighttime Image of Laser Sharpshooting on Mars
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May 15, 2014

Nighttime Image of Laser Sharpshooting on Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover provided this nighttime view of a hole produced by the rover drill and, inside the hole, a...

JPL
NASA image: Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotat
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May 6, 1988

Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotat

Laser based blade deflection measurement system on Counter Rotation Pusher Propeller model in 8x6 SWT (Supersonic...

GRC
NASA image: Goddard Celebrates International Observe the Moon Night with Laser Show
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Dec 8, 2017

Goddard Celebrates International Observe the Moon Night with Laser Show

Goddard's Laser Ranging Facility directs a laser toward the Lunar Reconassaince Orbiter on International Observe the...

GSFC
NASA image: Laser Plasmas on Earth and Mars
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Aug 22, 2012

Laser Plasmas on Earth and Mars

This image shows laser plasmas in a test lab at Los Alamos National Laboratory, N.M., under typical atmospheric...

JPL
NASA image: First Imaging of Laser-Induced Spark on Mars
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Jul 16, 2014

First Imaging of Laser-Induced Spark on Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on its arm to catch the first images of sparks...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0069-1
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May 17, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0069-1

N-213 Laser Optics Laboratory

ARC
NASA image: Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Images Mercury from 4 Million Kilometers
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Mar 31, 2008

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Images Mercury from 4 Million Kilometers

Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA Images Mercury from 4 Million Kilometers http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA10608

JPL
NASA image: Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)
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Sep 29, 2023

Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)

How might lasers revolutionize deep space communications? NASA will test high-bandwidth laser (or optical)...

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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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