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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: Astronaut - Shepard - MR-3
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Jan 1, 1961

Astronaut - Shepard - MR-3

S61-02785 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his pressure suit is seated in a reclining chair while a...

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NASA image: The Day Alan Shepard Made American History
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May 5, 2021

The Day Alan Shepard Made American History

In the annals of American spaceflight history, day one was 60 years ago today. On May 5, 1961, U.S. Navy commander...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 14, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Alan Shepard and engineer looking at equipment, alone in Visual Docking Simulator, with engineers in Visual Docking...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 14, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Alan Shepard and engineer looking at equipment, alone in Visual Docking Simulator, with engineers in Visual Docking...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3374
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3374

Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Laura Shepard Churchley, representing her late father Mercury 7 astronaut Alan Shepard, waves...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan Shepard underwent a physical examination prior to the first marned suborbital flight. Freedom 7...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT ALAN B. SHEPARD - WITH FAMILY
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Jan 1, 1971

PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT ALAN B. SHEPARD - WITH FAMILY

S71-17356 (January 1971) --- This is a family portrait of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. and his family. Shepard is...

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NASA image: SHEPARD, ALAN
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Jan 1, 1961

SHEPARD, ALAN

S61-03850 (1 Oct. 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. (right) receives a plaque and award from members of the...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. during suiting for the first manned suborbital flight, MR-3 mission. The Freedom 7...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan Shepard fitted with space suit prior to the first marned suborbital flight. Freedom 7, carrying...

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NASA image: SHEPARD, ALAN B. ASTRONAUT - PORTRAIT
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Jan 1, 1971

SHEPARD, ALAN B. ASTRONAUT - PORTRAIT

S71-52263 (1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr.

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3380
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3380

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired shuttle and Skylab astronaut Dick Lousma greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3386
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana gives a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3377
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Gemini and Apollo astronaut Dick Gordon waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3385
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana waves to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3378
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3378

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham greets spectators from a vintage Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3395
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter gives a thumbs-up to spectators from a Chevrolet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3387
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Susan Kilrain waves to spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3376
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3376

Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3389
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3389

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut James Reilly waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3384
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Sam Durrance greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3383
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired payload specialist John-David Bartoe greets spectators during a commemorative parade...

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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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