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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: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 30, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

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NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Dec 12, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

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NASA image: X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS
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Oct 31, 2018

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS

X-RAY MIRROR REPLICATION AND SHELL SEPARATION PROCESS: CHET SPEEGLE, JOHN HOOD, KEITH BOWEN, CARL WIDRIG, RATANA...

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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: 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: 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 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: 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: A Crisp Infrared Image on an ASTHROS Mirror Panel
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Jun 29, 2022

A Crisp Infrared Image on an ASTHROS Mirror Panel

A gold-coated mirror panel on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations...

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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: 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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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: 1000556
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Mar 15, 2008

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A PRIMARY MIRROR SEGMENT ASSEMBLY BEING CAREFULLY LOWERED TO ITS TEST STAND POSITION ALONGSIDE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED...

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NASA image: SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne laboratory on Oct. 8, 2008
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Oct 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne laboratory on Oct. 8, 2008

SOFIA's primary mirror assembly rests in its transportation cradle prior to reinstallation in NASA's airborne...

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NASA image: Engineers and technicians prepare SOFIA's German-built primary mirror assembly for reinstallation into NASA's 747SP airborne observatory
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Oct 8, 2008

Engineers and technicians prepare SOFIA's German-built primary mirror assembly for reinstallation into NASA's 747SP airborne observatory

Engineers and technicians prepare SOFIA's German-built primary mirror assembly for reinstallation into NASA's 747SP...

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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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