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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: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS

Backdropped against the Earth's surface, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) with its solar array (SA) panels deployed...

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NASA image: OV-104's RMS releases Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) during STS-37 deployment
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Apr 7, 1991

OV-104's RMS releases Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) during STS-37 deployment

Atlantis', Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104's, remote manipulator system (RMS) releases Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) during...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) held by RMS over OV-104's payload bay
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) held by RMS over OV-104's payload bay

STS037-99-098 (7 April 1991) --- Backdropped against clouds over water, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) is still in...

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NASA image: GLAST Promo Video
Video
Sep 17, 2007

GLAST Promo Video

NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) is a powerful space observatory that will open a wide window on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory being released from the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm...

MSFC
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Apr 1, 1991

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This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (GRO) being deployed by the Remote Manipulator System (RMS)...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Jan 1, 1996

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Jan 1, 1991

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) at KSC Payload Hazardous Servicing Fac
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Feb 8, 1990

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) at KSC Payload Hazardous Servicing Fac

S90-36709 (8 Feb 8, 1990) --- Workers at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility are removing the Gamma Ray...

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NASA image: STS-37 payload - Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) - on RMS in OV-104's payload bay
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Apr 11, 1991

STS-37 payload - Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) - on RMS in OV-104's payload bay

STS037-99-031 (7 April 1991) --- The Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) is still in the grasp of Atlantis' remote...

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NASA image: STS-37 Mission Specialist Ross in OV-104's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Mission Specialist Ross in OV-104's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS037-18-032 (7 April 1991) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist, peers into Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: STS-37 Shuttle Crew after Edwards landing
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Nov 4, 1991

STS-37 Shuttle Crew after Edwards landing

The crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis gives the "all's well" thumb's-up sign after leaving the 100-ton orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1854
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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1858
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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1856
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Sep 19, 2004

KSC-04pd1856

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of one of the solar cells that will be removed and replaced on the Swift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1853
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Sep 19, 2004

KSC-04pd1853

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS),...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1859
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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1860
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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1857
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Sep 19, 2004

KSC-04pd1857

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This artist's concept depicts the third observatory, the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3 in orbit....

MSFC
Video
Oct 1, 2004

KSC-04-S-00325

With the approaching launch of NASA's Swift mission, scientists are once again in the hunt for one of astronomy's...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

Managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center and built by TRW, the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory was...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Sep 20, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This Atlas/Centaur launch vehicle, carrying the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3, lifted off on September...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
Image
Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This schematic details the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3. The HEAO-3's mission was to survey and...

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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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