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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: James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

The James Webb Space Telescope mirrors have completed deep-freeze tests and are removed from the X-ray and Cryogenic...

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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: 1100794
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow
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Jan 22, 2015

Engineers Clean Mirror with Carbon Dioxide Snow

Just like drivers sometimes use snow to clean their car mirrors in winter, two Exelis Inc. engineers are practicing...

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NASA image: How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4
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Jan 5, 2022

How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4

Helium is the element with the lowest boiling point. Find out how the James Webb Space Telescope uses this special...

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NASA image: Webb's MIRI Shield Dropping in on Dropping Temperatures
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Dec 8, 2017

Webb's MIRI Shield Dropping in on Dropping Temperatures

Goddard Technicians Tony Kiem (left) and George Mooney (right) guide the craned structure holding the Webb...

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NASA image: 1100788
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: 1100793
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'
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Dec 8, 2017

The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'

NASA image release August 23, 2012 What looks like a giant golden spider weaving a web of cables and cords, is...

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NASA image: 1000555
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Mar 15, 2008

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BALL AEROSPACE AND NASA ENGINEERS & TECHNICIANS INSTALL MIRRORS ON THE ROTATABLE CRYOGENIC OPTICAL TEST STAND IN...

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NASA image: Webb Journey to Space EP1
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Oct 12, 2021

Webb Journey to Space EP1

The Webb Telescope begins its journey to the launch site leaving the Northrop Grumman facility in Redondo Beach,...

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NASA image: 1100791
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: NASA Technology Protects Webb Telescope from Contamination
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Technology Protects Webb Telescope from Contamination

Contamination from organic molecules can harm delicate instruments and engineers are taking special care at NASA to...

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NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

A technician is installing the bolts that will hold the MIRI, or Mid-Infrared Instrument, to the composite...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye and Dr. Jim Garvin at the Science on a Sphere during a tour of Goddard Space Flight Center on September 8,...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye at the building 29 during a tour of Goddard Space Flight Center on September 8, 2011 Credit: NASA/GSFC/Bill...

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NASA image: A James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Takes a Short Trip
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Dec 8, 2017

A James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Takes a Short Trip

This is the James Webb Space Telescope ETU (engineering test unit) primary mirror segment returning to the cleanroom...

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NASA image: “Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema
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Jun 11, 2025

“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema

Attendees watch a screening of the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test

Testing is crucial part of NASA's success on Earth and in space. So, as the actual flight components of NASA's James...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye checks out the progress of the James Webb Space Telescope at the building 29 clean room during a tour of...

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NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

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NASA image: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Adam Reiss, recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics and professor of astronomy and physics at Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: NASA Webb Mirror is 'CIAF' and Sound
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Webb Mirror is 'CIAF' and Sound

A James Webb Space Telescope flight spare primary mirror segment is loaded onto the CMM (Configuration Measurement...

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NASA image: “Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema
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Jun 11, 2025

“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema

The marquee of the Greenbelt Cinema before a screening of the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story...

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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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