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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: Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana
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Dec 25, 2021

Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana

The James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 25, 2021, on an ESA-provided Ariane 5 rocket...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope post-launch briefing from Kourou French Guiana
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope post-launch briefing from Kourou French Guiana

The James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 25, 2021, on an ESA-provided Ariane 5 rocket...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist Eric Smith left, NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Manager...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

ESA (European Space Agency) Director-General Dr. Josef Aschbacher, 2nd from left, and NASA Associate Administrator...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, and Centre National...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

ESA (European Space Agency) Director-General Dr. Josef Aschbacher, left, NASA Associate Administrator for the...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Arianespace CEO Stéphane Israël, at desk, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

ESA (European Space Agency) Director-General Dr. Josef Aschbacher, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the...

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NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LISTENS AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER DAVE...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
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Feb 8, 2019

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

To keep Webb’s spacecraft element and its sensitive instruments contaminant free, technicians and engineers enclose...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

A portrait of Rep. Overton Brooks, D-Louisiana, former Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics...

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NASA image: NASA Admin Signs Joint Statement with Space Agency of Ukraine
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Apr 21, 2023

NASA Admin Signs Joint Statement with Space Agency of Ukraine

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left shows Ambassador of Ukraine, Her Excellency Oksana Markarova, second from...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board are seen before...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope

When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reaches its orbit about a million miles (1.5 kilometers) from Earth and...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is seen during...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas is seen on a monitor as she questions witnesses; NASA Administrator Jim...

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Jan 27, 2017

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JWST in space near Earth. James Webb telescope far galaxies and planets explore. Sci-fi space collage. Astronomy...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope in NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope in NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber

Inside NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber, called Chamber A, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the James...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Panelists (from left) Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left; John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's...

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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: If You Can Build A Rocket
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Dec 8, 2022

If You Can Build A Rocket

If You Can Build A Rocket Marshall Space Flight Center MSFC

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Jun 14, 2011

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BALL ENGINEERS DISMANTLE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRRORS FOR TRANSPORT TO BALL AEROSPACE...

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BALL ENGINEERS DISMANTLE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRRORS FOR TRANSPORT TO BALL AEROSPACE...

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BALL ENGINEERS DISMANTLE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRRORS FOR TRANSPORT TO BALL AEROSPACE...

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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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