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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 Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

Engineering teams at NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Center at the Space Telescope Science...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

One of the images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope of the planetary nebula cataloged as NGC 3132, and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0359
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room (PCR) on Launch Pad 39A, a worker prepares the mechanism...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0361
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room (PCR) on Launch Pad 39A, the doors of the canister are...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

Michelle Jones, Chief of the Office of Communications at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, delivers remarks ahead...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Fairchild technicians check out the extended Pegasus meteoroid detection surface. The Pegasus was developed by...

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NASA image: Artists concept of Apollo 15 crewmen performing deployment of LRV
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Jun 26, 1971

Artists concept of Apollo 15 crewmen performing deployment of LRV

S71-38188 (26 June 1971) --- An artist's concept showing the Apollo 15 mission commander and the lunar module pilot...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

NASA Program Director for the James Webb Space Telescope Program Greg Robinson delivers remarks ahead of the release...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0358
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room (PCR) on Launch Pad 39A, workers prepare to open the...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Ground Engineer Evan Adams monitors the progress of the Webb observatory as it’s...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Ground Systems Engineer Carl Reis at NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Mission...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment
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Mar 6, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment

Technicians working inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0360
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room (PCR) on Launch Pad 39A, the opening doors of the...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Senior Project Scientist John Mather speaks with members of the media following the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Moon Watch - Mrugen Patel
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Apr 16, 2026

Artemis II Moon Watch - Mrugen Patel

"To be here and experience this mission unfold in real time and be part of this team — I'm just living my dream...

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NASA image: NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays
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Mar 4, 2022

NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays

NASA’s Psyche mission is preparing for a 1.5 billion-mile (2.4 billion-kilometer) solar-powered trip to the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1574
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: The James Webb Space Telescope Mission Overview
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Jun 12, 2020

The James Webb Space Telescope Mission Overview

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest, most powerful and most technologically challenging space telescope...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

NASA Program Director for the James Webb Space Telescope Program Greg Robinson, left, Vice President and Program...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0352
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Operations Project Scientist Jane Rigby answers questions from the media during a...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

Assistant Director of Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Michelle Thaller, left, speaks with NASA James...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Engineer Kenny McKenzie, background, NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

Assistant Director of Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Michelle Thaller, left, speaks with NASA James...

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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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