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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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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: MAGNETOMETER - TRI-AXIS SENSOR UNIT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 EXPERIMENT MSC-3 (M405) - MSC
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Oct 1, 1966

MAGNETOMETER - TRI-AXIS SENSOR UNIT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 EXPERIMENT MSC-3 (M405) - MSC

S66-09379 (1 Oct. 1966) --- Tri-Axis Magnetometer-Sensor Unit mounted on telescoping boom. Cable connects Sensor...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3645
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Aug 25, 2014

KSC-2014-3645

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several Lead Zirconate Titanate, or PZT, mass gaging sensors have been attached to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3646
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Aug 25, 2014

KSC-2014-3646

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several Lead Zirconate Titanate, or PZT, mass gaging sensors have been attached to a...

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NASA image: Thermo-Mini device with integrated sensor system and data storage
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Aug 4, 2021

Thermo-Mini device with integrated sensor system and data storage

jsc2021e033556 (8/4/2021) --- Thermo-Mini device with integrated sensor system and data storage - Placed on the...

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NASA image: Hydrogen Sensor Oxygen Generation System (OGS) Remove and Replace (R&R)
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Jun 18, 2018

Hydrogen Sensor Oxygen Generation System (OGS) Remove and Replace (R&R)

iss056e014488 (June 18, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineers Serena Auñón-Chancellor (right) and Ricky Arnold of...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

The NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) sensor pod is attached to the...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 
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Feb 21, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 

NASA researcher James Cowart adds the top back onto the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban...

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NASA image: ED08-0109-08
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May 1, 2008

ED08-0109-08

Ikhana fiber optic wing shape sensor team: clockwise from left, Anthony "Nino" Piazza, Allen Parker, William Ko and...

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NASA image: ERSA 01
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Jul 31, 2023

ERSA 01

The European Radiation Sensors Array is one of the first three science payloads selected to fly on the Gateway space...

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NASA image: ERSA 02
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Jul 31, 2023

ERSA 02

The European Radiation Sensors Array is one of the first three science payloads selected to fly on the Gateway space...

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NASA image: AVIRIS-3 Sensor Captures Data on Wildfire Near Perdido, Alabama
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Apr 23, 2025

AVIRIS-3 Sensor Captures Data on Wildfire Near Perdido, Alabama

NASA's AVIRIS-3 sensor, an airborne imaging spectrometer built and operated by the agency's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Can Make Mars Landings Safer
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Apr 2, 2024

NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Can Make Mars Landings Safer

Coby Asselin, from left, Adam Curry, and L. J. Hantsche set up the data acquisition systems used during testing of a...

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NASA image: A Blanik L-23 glider carrying a microphone and a pressure transducer flies near a BADS sensor following flight under the path of the F-5E SSBE aircraft
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Jan 13, 2004

A Blanik L-23 glider carrying a microphone and a pressure transducer flies near a BADS sensor following flight under the path of the F-5E SSBE aircraft

A United States Air Force Test Pilot School Blanik L-23 glider carrying a microphone and a pressure transducer flies...

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NASA image: NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests
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Apr 18, 2024

NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests

An epoxy is applied to adhere the fiber optic sensor installation on the Mock Truss-Braced Wing 10-foot model at...

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NASA image: ED08-0016-20
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Jan 17, 2008

ED08-0016-20

NASA engineer Larry Hudson and Ikhana ground crew member James Smith work on a ground validation test with new fiber...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0682
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Apr 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0685
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Apr 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

MSFC
NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0684
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Apr 18, 2006

KSC-06pd0684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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