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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: News Conference on the Engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope
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Nov 2, 2021

News Conference on the Engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA held a virtual media briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to discuss the engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope,...

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NASA image: Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests
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Sep 24, 2008

Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests

This image shows a model of one of three detectors for the Mid-Infrared Instrument on NASA James Webb Space Telescope.

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Caption: One dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests
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Sep 24, 2008

Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests

Mike Ressler right and Kalyani Sukhatme of NASA JPL pose in the clean room with a model component, called a focal...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

A rare view of the James Webb Space Telescope face-on, from the NASA Goddard cleanroom observation window. Credit:...

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

A view of the one dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb...

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NASA image: Media Briefings: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data
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Jul 12, 2022

Media Briefings: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data

Media Briefings: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data.

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NASA image: Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine
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Jun 10, 2019

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

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NASA image: Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine
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Jun 10, 2019

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

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NASA image: Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine
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Jun 10, 2019

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

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NASA image: Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine
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Jun 10, 2019

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Reveal
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Nov 2, 2016

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Reveal

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Reveal

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Town Hall -
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Nov 2, 2016

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Town Hall -

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Town Hall -

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Reveal
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Nov 2, 2016

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Reveal

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Reveal

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Alignment Update
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Mar 16, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Alignment Update

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Alignment Update briefing at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt Maryland on...

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NASA image: 2016 NASA Glenn's Evening with the Stars Program - James D. Heidmann Presentation
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Nov 1, 2016

2016 NASA Glenn's Evening with the Stars Program - James D. Heidmann Presentation

2016 NASA Glenn's Evening with the Stars Program - James D. Heidmann Presentation

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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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