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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: Our Solar System
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Mar 12, 2019

Our Solar System

Stefanie Milam talks about Webb's focus on our solar system.

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NASA image: First Light After The Big Bang
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Mar 12, 2019

First Light After The Big Bang

Webb is set to look at the first light after the Big Bang.

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NASA image: Alignment of the Primary Mirror Segments of The James Webb Space Telescope
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Mar 13, 2019

Alignment of the Primary Mirror Segments of The James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston used light waves to align the James Webb Space Telescope’s...

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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: The Webb Telescope's Actuators: Curving Mirrors in Space
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Dec 8, 2017

The Webb Telescope's Actuators: Curving Mirrors in Space

NASA image release December 9, 2010 Caption: The James Webb Space Telescope's Engineering Design Unit (EDU) primary...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb Telescope Shines with American Ingenuity
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Jul 18, 2019

NASA's Webb Telescope Shines with American Ingenuity

The James Webb Space Telescope is the most complex spacecraft ever made. Over 100 different companies, and multiple...

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NASA image: Webb Telescope Structure Practice Move 7-14-16
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Mar 15, 2019

Webb Telescope Structure Practice Move 7-14-16

A short featurette about how engineers at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland practice moving a mock...

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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: Testing Webb Telescope's OSIM and BIA Instruments
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Dec 8, 2017

Testing Webb Telescope's OSIM and BIA Instruments

The OTE (Optical Telescope Element) Simulator or OSIM wrapped in a silver blanket on a platform, being lowered down...

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

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Senior Systems Engineer, Webb, Northrop Grumman, Nanci Shawger answers questions from the media during a briefing...

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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: James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

The James Webb Space Telescope mirrors have completed deep-freeze tests and are removed from the X-ray and Cryogenic...

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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: Inspecting the MIRI Cryocooler
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Jun 13, 2016

Inspecting the MIRI Cryocooler

Technicians inspect a component of the cryocooler for the Mid-Infrared Instrument, or MIRI, part of NASA's James...

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NASA image: MIRI Cryocooler Packing
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Jun 13, 2016

MIRI Cryocooler Packing

This image shows the cooling device for the Mid-Infrared Instrument, or MIRI, one of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Image
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Feb 7, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Image

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, is shown an early mirror alignment image from the James Webb Space Telescope,...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist Eric Smith, wearing Webb themed socks, waits for Arianespace's...

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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: NASA Technology Protects Webb Telescope from Contamination
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Technology Protects Webb Telescope from Contamination

Contamination from organic molecules can harm delicate instruments and engineers are taking special care at NASA to...

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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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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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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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