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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: ARC-1989-AC89-0069-2
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May 17, 1989

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N-213 Laser Optics Laboratory with Dana Lynch

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NASA image: Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch
Video
Sep 6, 2018

Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch

NASA is about to launch the agency’s most advanced laser instrument of its kind into space. The Ice, Cloud and land...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0069-4
Image
May 17, 1989

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N-213 detector set up for 3d LV (laser velocimeter)

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry
Video
Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

GSFC
NASA image: Marks of Laser Exam on Martian Soil
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Aug 30, 2012

Marks of Laser Exam on Martian Soil

The Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity used its laser to examine side-by-side...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars
Image
Sep 30, 2008

Phoenix Laser Beam in Action on Mars

The Surface Stereo Imager camera aboard NASA Phoenix Mars Lander acquired a series of images of the laser beam in...

JPL
NASA image: Laser Hits on Martian Drill Tailings
Image
Feb 13, 2013

Laser Hits on Martian Drill Tailings

A day after NASA Mars rover Curiosity drilled the first sample-collection hole into a rock on Mars, the rover...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-0069-3
Image
May 17, 1989

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N-213 Laser Optics Laboratory - double exposed polaroid by Ken McAlister (engineer) 3-17-89 with Dana Lynch

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NASA image: STP-3 Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Launch Preparations
Video
May 21, 2021

STP-3 Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Launch Preparations

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) image feature

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NASA image: First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter
Image
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...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
Video
Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

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NASA image: Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky
Video
Dec 4, 2015

Laser Instrument Maps Clouds that Reach Above the Sky

The Cloud Physics Lidar, or CPL, is a remote sensing, laser-based instrument used to measure the cloud and aerosol...

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NASA image: DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light
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Sep 18, 2025

DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light

This infrared photograph shows the uplink laser beacon for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations

STS064-33-003 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, STS-64 mission specialist, uses a laser instrument...

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NASA image: DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft
Image
Apr 6, 2022

DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver can be easily...

JPL
NASA image: Autonomous Selection of a Rover Laser Target on Mars
Image
Jul 21, 2016

Autonomous Selection of a Rover Laser Target on Mars

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover autonomously selects some of the targets for the laser and telescopic camera of the...

JPL
NASA image: ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing
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Dec 23, 2010

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science...

JPL
NASA image: Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Viewing Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser for Mars Rover

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

JPL
NASA image: Tunable Laser Spectrometer on NASA Curiosity Mars Rover
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Dec 16, 2014

Tunable Laser Spectrometer on NASA Curiosity Mars Rover

By measuring absorption of light at specific wavelengths, Tunable Laser Spectrometer TLS onboard NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser During Tests
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Sep 21, 2010

Spark Generated by ChemCam Laser During Tests

The ChemCam instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission uses a pulsed laser beam to vaporize a pinhead-size...

JPL
NASA image: Laser Hit on Martian Sand Target, Before and After
Image
Oct 22, 2012

Laser Hit on Martian Sand Target, Before and After

The Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity used its laser and spectrometers to examine...

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0441-3
Image
Jul 3, 1984

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Laser Faint Object Grating Spectrometer (Frogs) with F. Witteborn and Jesse Bregman.

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0441-2
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Jul 3, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0441-2

Laser Faint Object Grating Spectrometer (Frogs) with F. Witteborn and Jesse Bregman.

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0441-1
Image
Jul 3, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0441-1

Laser Faint Object Grating Spectrometer (Frogs) with F. Witteborn and Jesse Bregman.

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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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