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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.

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NASA image: The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms extend forward from the Pathfinder-Plus solar wing as it soars over Rogers Dry Lake.
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Sep 14, 2005

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms extend forward from the Pathfinder-Plus solar wing as it soars over Rogers Dry Lake.

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms extend forward from the Pathfinder-Plus solar wing as it soars...

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NASA image: Space Telescopes Reveal Secrets of Turbulent Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Telescopes Reveal Secrets of Turbulent Black Hole

NASA image release September 29, 2011 This image of the distant active galaxy Markarian 509 was taken in April 2007...

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NASA image: Turbulent Down South
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Apr 6, 2006

Turbulent Down South

This view of high southern latitudes on Saturn shows very linear clouds at top, usually indicative of stable...

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NASA image: AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the Pathfinder-Plus' turbulence measurement flights.

AeroVironment engineers and technicians closely monitor flight data in the ground control station during the...

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NASA image: With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on a turbulence measurement research flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on a turbulence measurement research flight.

With its sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric aircraft soars under a blue...

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NASA image: AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a turbulence measurement flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a turbulence measurement flight.

AeroVironment technicians prepare to remove the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft from its ground dolly before a...

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NASA image: NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms
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Jul 20, 2016

NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms

NASA pilot Nils Larson, and flight test engineer and pilot Wayne Ringelberg, head for a mission debrief after flying...

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NASA image: NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms
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Jul 20, 2016

NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms

One of three microphone arrays positioned strategically along the ground at Edwards Air Force Base, California, sits...

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NASA image: The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft as it flies over Rogers Dry Lake.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar aircraft as it flies over Rogers Dry Lake.

The Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement System booms are clearly evident in this view of the Pathfinder-Plus solar...

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NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.
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Aug 31, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.
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Sep 14, 2005

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on a turbulence-measurement flight.

The Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing lifts off Rogers Dry Lake adjoining NASA Dryden Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on its final turbulence measurement research flight.
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Sep 14, 2005

With sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus soars under a blue sky on its final turbulence measurement research flight.

With its sensor booms projecting ahead of the wing, the Pathfinder-Plus solar wing soars under a blue sky on its...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Simulation Shows Ocean Turbulence in the North Atlantic
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Feb 21, 2018

NASA Simulation Shows Ocean Turbulence in the North Atlantic

This image shows a simulated snapshot of ocean turbulence in the North Atlantic Ocean in March 2012, from a...

JPL
NASA image: Turbulent Region Near Great Red Spot
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Dec 30, 2000

Turbulent Region Near Great Red Spot

This image is a still frame, created from images taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows a turbulent region west of...

JPL
NASA image: With turbulence-measurement booms projecting ahead of the wing, Pathfinder-Plus soars aloft over Rogers Dry Lake on its final research flight from NASA Dryden.
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Aug 31, 2005

With turbulence-measurement booms projecting ahead of the wing, Pathfinder-Plus soars aloft over Rogers Dry Lake on its final research flight from NASA Dryden.

With turbulence-measurement booms projecting ahead of the wing, Pathfinder-Plus soars aloft over Rogers Dry Lake on...

AFRC
NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A NASA F-18 jet has taken off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A weather balloon is released at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida before flights of agency F-18 jets to...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

Engineers staff a control trailer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida before flights of agency F-18 jets to...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A weather balloon is released at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida before flights of agency F-18 jets to...

KSC
NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

An engineer in a control trailer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida monitors data before flights of agency...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A weather balloon is about to be released at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida before flights of agency F-18...

KSC
NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A weather balloon is about to be released at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida before flights of agency F-18...

KSC
NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A NASA F-18 jet takes off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

KSC
NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 23, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

A NASA F-18 jet has taken off from the agency's Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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