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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: Gamma Rays for You and Me
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Sep 30, 2011

Gamma Rays for You and Me

Gamma Rays for You and Me

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NASA image: Gamma-Ray "Raindrops" from Flaring Blazar
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Dec 8, 2017

Gamma-Ray "Raindrops" from Flaring Blazar

This visualization shows gamma rays detected during 3C 279's big flare by the LAT instrument on NASA's Fermi...

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NASA image: Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky

This view of the gamma-ray sky constructed from one year of Fermi LAT observations is the best view of the extreme...

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NASA image: GeV-gamma-ray emission regions
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Dec 8, 2017

GeV-gamma-ray emission regions

NASA's Fermi Closes on Source of Cosmic Rays New images from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope show where...

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NASA image: Tycho's Star Shines in Gamma Rays
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Dec 8, 2017

Tycho's Star Shines in Gamma Rays

NASA image relase December 13, 2011 Gamma-rays detected by Fermi's LAT show that the remnant of Tycho's supernova...

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NASA image: Fermi Spots a Record Flare from Blazar
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Jul 10, 2015

Fermi Spots a Record Flare from Blazar

Blazar 3C 279's historic gamma-ray flare can be seen in this image from the Large Area Telescope (LAT) on NASA's...

GSFC
NASA image: GRIPS test in the B-2
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May 7, 2015

GRIPS test in the B-2

The Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar flares (GRIPS) instrument is installed in the B-2 vacuum chamber for a...

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NASA image: NASA's Fermi Mission Shows How Luck Favors the Prepared
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Nov 8, 2018

NASA's Fermi Mission Shows How Luck Favors the Prepared

In 2017, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope played a pivotal role in two important breakthroughs occurring just...

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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: KSC-04pd-2353
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Nov 20, 2004

KSC-04pd-2353

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of exhaust form around a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle as it blasts...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2348
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen from a distance, NASA's Swift spacecraft lifts off from Complex 17A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2351
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The engines of a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle ignite to blast NASA's Swift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2350
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Swift spacecraft lifts off from Complex 17A into the beautiful blue sky above...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2349
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Nov 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Swift spacecraft lifts off from Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2352
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Nov 20, 2004

KSC-04pd-2352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The engines of a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle ignite to blast NASA's Swift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2354
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Nov 20, 2004

KSC-04pd-2354

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Swift spacecraft blasts off from Complex 17A into the beautiful blue sky above...

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NASA image: Tracing the History of Starlight with NASA's Fermi Mission
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Nov 29, 2018

Tracing the History of Starlight with NASA's Fermi Mission

Scientists using data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have measured all the starlight produced over 90...

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NASA image: Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer in the Works
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer in the Works

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California integrate the gamma ray and neutron...

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NASA image: Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California inspects the gamma ray and neutron...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2356
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Nov 20, 2004

KSC-04pd-2356

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of exhaust form around a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle as it blasts...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2357
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Nov 20, 2004

KSC-04pd-2357

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The engines of a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle ignite to blast NASA’s Swift...

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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: Fermi discovers giant gamma-ray bubbles in the Milky Way
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi discovers giant gamma-ray bubbles in the Milky Way

NASA image release November 9, 2010 To view a video about this story go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5162413062...

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NASA image: GLAST Promo Video
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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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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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