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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 Mirrors Arrive at NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Webb Telescope Mirrors Arrive at NASA Goddard

NASA image release April 13, 2011 An engineer examines the Webb telescope primary mirror Engineering Design Unit...

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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: SOFIA's primary mirror is placed in the telescope cavity for reinstallation prior to telescope adjustments preparing SOFIA for first science
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Oct 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror is placed in the telescope cavity for reinstallation prior to telescope adjustments preparing SOFIA for first science

SOFIA's primary mirror is placed in the telescope cavity for reinstallation prior to telescope adjustments preparing...

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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: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Media Invited to Rare View of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors Will Piece Together Cosmic Puzzles
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors Will Piece Together Cosmic Puzzles

The primary mirror of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope consisting of 18 hexagonal mirrors looks like a giant puzzle...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

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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: 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

Three primary Webb telescope mirror segments sit in shipping cannisters and await opening. A mechanical integration...

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NASA image: NASA Webb Telescope Mirrors Installed with Robotic Arm Precision
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Webb Telescope Mirrors Installed with Robotic Arm Precision

Inside a massive clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: STS-61 Hubble Space Telescope Mirrors for Wide Field/Planetary Camera
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Mar 15, 1993

STS-61 Hubble Space Telescope Mirrors for Wide Field/Planetary Camera

S93-33257 (15 Mar 1993) --- This close-up view features tiny articulating fold mirrors that will go into a...

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NASA image: echnicians lift SOFIA's primary mirror assembly above NASA's 747SP airborne astronomy aircraft just prior to installation in the telescope cavity
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Oct 8, 2008

echnicians lift SOFIA's primary mirror assembly above NASA's 747SP airborne astronomy aircraft just prior to installation in the telescope cavity

echnicians lift SOFIA's primary mirror assembly above NASA's 747SP airborne astronomy aircraft just prior to...

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NASA image: SOFIA's primary mirror assembly is lifted above wing level prior to its reinstallation in the telescope cavity of NASA's 747 airborne observatory Oct. 8, 2008
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Oct 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror assembly is lifted above wing level prior to its reinstallation in the telescope cavity of NASA's 747 airborne observatory Oct. 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror assembly is lifted above wing level prior to its reinstallation in the telescope cavity of...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 21, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

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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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