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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 Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage
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Jan 5, 2022

Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage

Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of...

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NASA image: Being "Secondary" is Important for a Webb Telescope Mirror
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Dec 8, 2017

Being "Secondary" is Important for a Webb Telescope Mirror

NASA release July 19, 2011 Click here to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope The secondary mirror (shown...

GSFC
NASA image: Being "Secondary" is Important for a Webb Telescope Mirror
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Dec 8, 2017

Being "Secondary" is Important for a Webb Telescope Mirror

NASA release July 19, 2011 Click here to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope The secondary mirror (shown...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Secondary Mirror Installed
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Secondary Mirror Installed

The sole secondary mirror that will fly aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was installed onto the telescope at...

GSFC
NASA image: The Webb Telescope's Unfolding Secondary Mirror
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Aug 6, 2019

The Webb Telescope's Unfolding Secondary Mirror

In order to do groundbreaking science, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope must first unpack itself in deep space. In...

GSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1986

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This image illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) Optical Telescope Assembly (OTA). One of the three major...

MSFC
NASA image: JWST's Golden Mirror Revealed
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Dec 8, 2017

JWST's Golden Mirror Revealed

Here's a view from overhead of the golden James Webb Space Telescope, with its secondary mirror booms stowed. This...

GSFC
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...

GSFC
NASA image: Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS
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Jun 29, 2022

Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS

The mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at...

JPL
NASA image: Engineers Work on the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Engineers Work on the James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers at Ball Aerospace test the Wavefront Sensing and Control testbed to ensure that the 18 primary mirror...

GSFC
NASA image: A Mirror for NASA's Antarctic Balloon Mission
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Jun 29, 2022

A Mirror for NASA's Antarctic Balloon Mission

The 8.2-foot (2.5-meter) primary mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution...

JPL
NASA image: A Lightweight Cradle for ASTHROS' Mirror
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Jun 29, 2022

A Lightweight Cradle for ASTHROS' Mirror

Known as the cradle, the structure that supports the primary mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope...

JPL
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...

JPL
NASA image: Schematic diagram of light path in Wide Field Planetary Camera 2
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Mar 15, 1993

Schematic diagram of light path in Wide Field Planetary Camera 2

S93-33258 (15 Mar 1993) --- An optical schematic diagram of one of the four channels of the Wide Field\Planetary...

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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the STS-61 crew insignia depicts the astronaut symbol superimposed against the...

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NASA image: STS-61 Crew Insignia
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Oct 1, 1993

STS-61 Crew Insignia

STS061-S-001 (1 Oct. 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-61 crew insignia depicts the astronaut symbol...

JSC
NASA image: NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb "Pathfinder Telescope" Successfully Completes First Super-Cold Optical Test

Testing is crucial part of NASA's success on Earth and in space. So, as the actual flight components of NASA's James...

GSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1985

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photograph shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) being assembled in the clean room of the Lockheed Missile...

MSFC
NASA image: Hubble's Slice of Sagittarius
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's Slice of Sagittarius

This stunning image, captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), shows part...

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NASA image: The Secrets of NASA's Webb Telescope’s "Deployable Tower Assembly"
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Dec 8, 2017

The Secrets of NASA's Webb Telescope’s "Deployable Tower Assembly"

Building a space telescope to see the light from the earliest stars of our universe is a pretty complex task....

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NASA image: Hubble Spotlights a Celestial Sidekick
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spotlights a Celestial Sidekick

This image was captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), a highly...

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NASA image: NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber

Engineers and technicians manually deployed the secondary mirror support structure (SMSS) of the James Webb Space...

GSFC
NASA image: NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080
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Dec 13, 2024

NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080

Every day, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. This video highlights some of the...

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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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