# Webb’s first images

> NASA reported over 7 million engagements for Webb’s Carina Nebula post.

- Owner: NASA, ESA and CSA
- Kind: Moment
- Sector: Education
- Seed date: 2022-07-11
- Peak date: 2022-07-12
- Spread Score: 47 (Notable, provisional), v1.2
- Mechanics: Platform jump, Press loop

## Summary

NASA revealed a deep field before releasing the full image set and a streamed presentation. The images appeared on public screens and in Twitter memes. NASA later reported record engagement for its Carina Nebula post.

## Timeline

- 2022-07-07 — NASA (Open web) — Announced Spanish-language social coverage and audience questions through #UnfoldtheUniverse and live chat.
- 2022-07-11 — NASA and Joe Biden (Open web) — The first deep-field image was revealed at a White House event.
- 2022-07-12 — NASA (Open web) — NASA released the full collection of first images and spectra.

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Cite as: How It Spread (2026). “Webb’s first images.” Case HIS-01069. Spread Score v1.2: 47/100. Updated 2026-10-17. https://howitspread.com/id/HIS-01069