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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: Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage
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Jan 5, 2022

Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage

Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb Telescope Completes Mirror-Coating Milestone
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Telescope Completes Mirror-Coating Milestone

The first six flight ready James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror segments are prepped to begin final cryogenic...

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

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) speaks at the presentation of the permanent exhibit of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Being "Secondary" is Important for a Webb Telescope Mirror
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Dec 8, 2017

Being "Secondary" is Important for a Webb Telescope Mirror

NASA release July 19, 2011 Click here to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope The secondary mirror (shown...

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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 take their seats before a screening of the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the...

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NASA image: 1001527
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Sep 2, 2010

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BALL AEROSPACE’S DAVE CHANEY INSPECTS THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE IN THE X-RAY AND CRYOGENIC FACILITY

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NASA image: Webb Beauty - The Last Sunshield Deploy on Earth
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Jun 14, 2021

Webb Beauty - The Last Sunshield Deploy on Earth

Beauty shots of Webb during the 2 day period its sunshield was fully deployed on Earth for the last time.

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NASA image: 1001526
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Sep 1, 2010

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BALL AEROSPACE’S SCOTT MURRAY INSPECTS MIRRORS FOR THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE IN THE X-RAY AND CRYOGENIC FACILITY

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NASA image: Space Simulation Chamber Prepared for Testing Webb Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Simulation Chamber Prepared for Testing Webb Telescope

This photo was captured from outside the enormous mouth of NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber, called Chamber A, at...

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

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers are checking to make sure that MIRI is precisely positioned with the ISIM as it slides into position. They...

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NASA image: The Secrets of NASA's Webb Telescope’s "Deployable Tower Assembly"
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Dec 8, 2017

The Secrets of NASA's Webb Telescope’s "Deployable Tower Assembly"

Building a space telescope to see the light from the earliest stars of our universe is a pretty complex task....

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

Opening Remarks: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data

Members of leadership from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and other partners...

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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 pick up movie posters for the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space...

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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 gather outside of the Greenbelt Cinema before a screening of the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The...

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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

The MIRI itself weighs 181 pounds (82 kg) and is being held by a special balance beam (on the left of the photo),...

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

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Dr. John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Baltimore...

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NASA image: NASA Now Has Half of all Webb Telescope's Primary Flight Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Now Has Half of all Webb Telescope's Primary Flight Mirrors

Webb telescope Quality Engineer Matt Magsamen and Product Assurance Engineer Jessica Lieberman inspect one of the...

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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 with the James Webb Space Telescope team at the building 29 clean room during a tour of Goddard Space...

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NASA image: Yes, the James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors 'Can'
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Dec 8, 2017

Yes, the James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors 'Can'

The powerful primary mirrors of the James Webb Space Telescope will be able to detect the light from distant...

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NASA image: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson visited with Goddard's Space Flight Center Director Chris Scolese and the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson visited with Goddard's Space Flight Center Director Chris Scolese and the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson visited with Goddard's Space Flight Center Director Chris Scolese and the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Visits NASA Goddard

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson visited with Goddard's Space Flight Center Director Chris Scolese and the James Webb Space...

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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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