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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: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
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Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
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Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center
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Aug 23, 1959

Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center

A NASA mechanic secures the afterbody to a Mercury capsule in the hangar at the Lewis Research Center. The capsule...

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NASA image: LITTLE JOE 5A - CAPSULE 14
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Jan 1, 1961

LITTLE JOE 5A - CAPSULE 14

S61-01372 (21 Feb. 1961) --- Launch of the unmanned Mercury-Atlas 2 (MA-2) vehicle for a suborbital test flight of...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Sep 1, 1959

Mercury Project

An Atlas launch vehicle carrying the Big Joe capsule leaves its launching pad on a 2,000-mile ballistic flight to...

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NASA image: 1100071
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Feb 3, 2011

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THE APOLLO 16 CAPSULE SITS ON DISPLAY IN THE FOREGROUND OF AN EVENT AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER.

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NASA image: Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship
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Oct 3, 1962

Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship

S62-06175 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Closeup view of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to recovery...

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NASA image: MERCURY CAPSULE - WATER EGRESS TRAINING
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Mar 1, 1961

MERCURY CAPSULE - WATER EGRESS TRAINING

S61-03256 (13 Sept. 1961) --- Recovery of Mercury spacecraft at end of the Mercury-Atlas 4 (MA-4) mission. Notice...

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NASA image: Sample Return Capsule Parachuting Down To Earth Artist Concept
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Nov 3, 2005

Sample Return Capsule Parachuting Down To Earth Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Stardust capsule returning to Earth. The Stardust spacecraft will bring back samples of...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Jul 26, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

The model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is being prepared for windtunnel test in the 14x22...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Jul 26, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

The model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is being prepared for windtunnel test in the 14x22...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Jul 22, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

The model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is being prepared for windtunnel test in the 14x22...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Jul 24, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

The model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is being prepared for windtunnel test in the 14x22...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Jul 26, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

The model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is being prepared for windtunnel test in the 14x22...

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NASA image: Sigma 7 capsule on display at the Johnson Space Center
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Sep 12, 1966

Sigma 7 capsule on display at the Johnson Space Center

S66-53205 (1966) --- Mercury Atlas (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule on display at the Johnson Space Center. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Apollo 8 capsule hoisted aboard U.S.S. Yorktown
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Dec 27, 1968

Apollo 8 capsule hoisted aboard U.S.S. Yorktown

S68-56304 (27 Dec. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 capsule is seen being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Feb 24, 1961

Mercury Project

The launch of the Mercury Atlas (MA-2), an unmarned suborbital Mercury capsule test on February 24, 1961.

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NASA image: 1100068
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Feb 3, 2011

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MSFC DIRECTOR ROBERT LIGHTFOOT SPEAKS AFTER THE DEDICATION OF THE APOLLO 16 CAPSULE ON DISPLAY AT THE U.S. SPACE AND...

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NASA image: 1100073
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Feb 3, 2011

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MSFC DIRECTOR ROBERT LIGHTFOOT SPEAKS WITH THE APOLLO 16 CAPSULE AS A BACKDROP AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1960

Mercury Project

Installation of the Mercury capsule on Redstone booster at the Redstone Test Stand. Assembled at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1959

Mercury Project

This photograph depicts installation of the Mercury capsule and escape system on top of a booster prior to test...

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NASA image: Artemis I Inside Orion Capsule
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Aug 3, 2022

Artemis I Inside Orion Capsule

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 ISS Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, far left, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander and ISS...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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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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