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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: Top Ten Facts about the James Webb Space Telescope
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Mar 15, 2019

Top Ten Facts about the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest telescope ever sent into space. It is the impressive result of...

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

Nobel Laureate and James Webb Space Telescope project scientist Dr. John Mather takes a selfie with the telescope....

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, NASA/Goddard Space...

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, taking a selfie,...

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NASA image: Lights Out on the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Lights Out on the James Webb Space Telescope

What happens when the lights are turned out in the enormous clean room that currently houses NASA's James Webb Space...

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

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Town Hall - Panel question and

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Town Hall - Panel question and answer -

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Golden Mirrors artist event.
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Nov 2, 2016

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Golden Mirrors artist event.

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Golden Mirrors artist event.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Golden Mirrors artist event.
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Nov 2, 2016

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Golden Mirrors artist event.

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Golden Mirrors artist event.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, center, meets with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Timeline Controller Matt...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Halfway Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Halfway Complete

Inside NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's massive clean room in Greenbelt, Maryland, the ninth flight mirror was...

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

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed

Webb Mirror Tilt Panorama, May 4, 2016 This image is a composite of nine wide-angle photos of the biggest clean room...

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NASA image: Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a
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Mar 31, 2017

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Project Team. Dr. John Mather.

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Mar 31, 2017

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Project Team.

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NASA image: Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a
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Mar 31, 2017

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Project Team.

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NASA image: Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a
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Mar 31, 2017

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Project Team.

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, back to camera, is seen reflected in a door mirror decoration as she meets...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr gives a tour of the NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, meets with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Command Controllers Justin...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, meets with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Planner Kari Bosley...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, talks with NASA James Webb Space Telescope deputy senior project...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall

Goddard employees were invited to a town hall with NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall

Goddard employees were invited to a town hall with NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall

Goddard employees were invited to a town hall with NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Town Hall

Goddard employees were invited to a town hall with NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Associate Administrator for...

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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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