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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.

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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: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

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NASA image: Webb's MIRI Shield Dropping in on Dropping Temperatures
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Dec 8, 2017

Webb's MIRI Shield Dropping in on Dropping Temperatures

Goddard Technicians Tony Kiem (left) and George Mooney (right) guide the craned structure holding the Webb...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI
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Mar 14, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI

James Webb Space Telescope’s mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) has both a camera and a spectrograph that sees light in...

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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 Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI Images Side by Side)
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Jul 12, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI Images Side by Side)

This side-by-side comparison shows observations of the Southern Ring Nebula in near-infrared light, at left, and...

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NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers are checking to make sure that MIRI is precisely positioned with the ISIM as it slides into position. They...

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NASA image: Dark Matter Revealed in Webb, Hubble Observations
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Jan 26, 2026

Dark Matter Revealed in Webb, Hubble Observations

These images show the presence of dark matter in the same region of sky, created using data from NASA’s Webb...

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NASA image: Webb Science Instruments Briefing (L-30)
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Nov 18, 2021

Webb Science Instruments Briefing (L-30)

Webb Science Instruments Briefing, 2 PM, EST, Thur, Nov 18, 2021; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of...

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NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers Tom Huber (behind MIRI) and Mick Wilks (inside black ISIM Structure) check that MIRI is integrated...

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NASA image: Webb Data Reveals Dark Matter
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Jan 26, 2026

Webb Data Reveals Dark Matter

This image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, containing nearly 800,000 galaxies, is overlaid with a map of...

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NASA image: Dust Rings in the Wolf-Rayet 140 System
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Oct 12, 2022

Dust Rings in the Wolf-Rayet 140 System

This image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals at least 17 concentric dust rings emanating from a pair of...

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NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

A technician is installing the bolts that will hold the MIRI, or Mid-Infrared Instrument, to the composite...

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NASA image: NASA Webb Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Webb Telescope

NASA image release September 17, 2010 In preparation for a cryogenic test NASA Goddard technicians install...

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NASA image: NASA Webb Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Webb Telescope

NASA image release September 17, 2010 In preparation for a cryogenic test NASA Goddard technicians install...

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NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

The MIRI itself weighs 181 pounds (82 kg) and is being held by a special balance beam (on the left of the photo),...

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NASA image: Testing Our Mega Moon Rocket and Ground Systems on This Week @NASA – April 15, 2022
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Apr 15, 2022

Testing Our Mega Moon Rocket and Ground Systems on This Week @NASA – April 15, 2022

Testing our mega Moon rocket and ground systems, preparing the James Webb Space telescope for science, and testing...

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NASA image: Webb Science Goals Briefing (L-30)
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Nov 18, 2021

Webb Science Goals Briefing (L-30)

Webb Science Goals Briefing, 11 AM EST, Thur, Nov 18, 2021; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of Communications;...

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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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