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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: Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer (LBTI)
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Apr 24, 2018

Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer (LBTI)

The Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer, or LBTI, is a ground-based instrument connecting two 8-meter class...

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NASA image: Webb Telescope Milestone: Completion of Telescope Element
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Mar 15, 2019

Webb Telescope Milestone: Completion of Telescope Element

Thousands of people, for almost two decades, accomplished the construction of the telescope element of the largest...

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NASA image: Finishing Touches for Space Infrared Telescope Facility SIRTF
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Mar 19, 2003

Finishing Touches for Space Infrared Telescope Facility SIRTF

Technicians put final touches on NASA Space Infrared Telescope Facility at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Sunnyvale,...

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NASA image: Spitzer Space Telescope Ready for Launch
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Jan 22, 2020

Spitzer Space Telescope Ready for Launch

The Spitzer Space Telescope (formerly the Space Infrared Telescope Facility or SIRTF) is readied for launch at Cape...

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NASA image: Saturn from Far and Near Hubble Space Telescope
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May 26, 2004

Saturn from Far and Near Hubble Space Telescope

Saturn from Far and Near Hubble Space Telescope

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope Resolves Volcanoes on Io
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May 2, 1998

Hubble Space Telescope Resolves Volcanoes on Io

Hubble Space Telescope Resolves Volcanoes on Io

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NASA image: Webb Telescope Optical Telescope Element Engineering History Presentation Supporting Video
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Mar 13, 2019

Webb Telescope Optical Telescope Element Engineering History Presentation Supporting Video

This is the video compliment to a presentation about the engineering history of the Webb Telescope's Optical...

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NASA image: News Conference on the Engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope
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Nov 2, 2021

News Conference on the Engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA held a virtual media briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to discuss the engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope,...

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

A view of the one dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb...

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NASA image: NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii
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Feb 3, 2010

NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii

NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The IRTF is a venerable 30-year-old, 3-meter-diameter...

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NASA image: Spitzer Space Telescope (Illustration)
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Jan 22, 2020

Spitzer Space Telescope (Illustration)

In this artist's rendering of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope in space, the background is shown in infrared light....

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Caption: One dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb Space...

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NASA image: A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container
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Mar 14, 2019

A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container

When NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope needs to move, it must be carefully packed inside a specially designed...

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NASA image: Jupiter Upper Atmospheric Winds Revealed in Ultraviolet Images by Hubble Telescope
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May 2, 1998

Jupiter Upper Atmospheric Winds Revealed in Ultraviolet Images by Hubble Telescope

Jupiter Upper Atmospheric Winds Revealed in Ultraviolet Images by Hubble Telescope

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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: Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Before Launch
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Jan 30, 2020

Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Before Launch

At the time of launch, the Spitzer Space Telescope bore its original name: the Space Infrared Telescope Facility...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope: An Overview
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Mar 13, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope: An Overview

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest telescope ever sent into space. It is the impressive result of...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Next Generation Space Telescope
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Next Generation Space Telescope

Artist concept of Next Generation Space Telescope from December, 2002. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA04243

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NASA image: Vibration Testing of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
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Mar 15, 2019

Vibration Testing of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Inside NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland the James Webb Space Telescope team completed 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: Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests
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Sep 24, 2008

Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests

This image shows a model of one of three detectors for the Mid-Infrared Instrument on NASA James Webb Space Telescope.

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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...

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

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photograph shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) flight article assembly with multilayer insulation, high gain...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 1, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photograph shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) installed in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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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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