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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: Walter M. Schirra
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May 14, 1959

Walter M. Schirra

NASA Project Mercury astronaut. -- Schirra was later known as Wally .

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NASA image: Leroy G. Cooper, Jr. "Gordo"
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May 14, 1959

Leroy G. Cooper, Jr. "Gordo"

NASA Project Mercury astronaut. -- Cooper was later known as L. Gordon Cooper.

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NASA image: Virgil I. Grissom
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May 14, 1959

Virgil I. Grissom

NASA Project Mercury astronaut. -- Grissom was later known as Gus .

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1960

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury capsule used for wind tunnel testing.

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NASA image: Project Mercury - Monument
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Nov 11, 1966

Project Mercury - Monument

S66-59963 (9 Nov. 1966) --- Monument at Pad 14 honoring Project Mercury. The Arabic number seven represents the...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Oct 19, 1959

Mercury Project

Mock-up of the Mercury capsule on display at the first NASA inspection held on October 24, 1959.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 2, 1959

Mercury Project

A one-sixth scale model of the Mercury capsule being tested in the 300-mph 7 x 10-foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 7, 1959

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury (Redstone booster) carrying the spacecraft in the Unitary Plan wind tunnel for testing.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 7, 1959

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury being tested in the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 7, 1959

Mercury Project

Model of Mercury (Redstone booster) carrying the spacecraft in the Unitary Plan wind tunnel for testing.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Oct 24, 1959

Mercury Project

Mock-up of the Mercury capsule on display at the first NASA inspection held on October 24, 1959.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Nov 5, 1959

Mercury Project

One-sixth scale model of Mercury space capsule model used in wind tunnel testing.

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NASA image: Project Mercury Escape Tower Rockets Tests
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Apr 23, 1960

Project Mercury Escape Tower Rockets Tests

A Mercury capsule is mounted inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel for a test of its escape tower rockets at the National...

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NASA image: Arc Furnace Mercury Capsule
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Aug 20, 1959

Arc Furnace Mercury Capsule

A hot jet research facility, used extensively in the design and development of the reentry heat shield on the...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe booster
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Oct 15, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe booster

The Mercury capsule and escape tower are being lowered onto the Little Joe booster for launch on August 21, 1959....

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe booster
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Oct 15, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe booster

The Mercury capsule and escape tower are being lowered onto the Little Joe booster for launch on August 21, 1959....

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NASA image: PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX
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Oct 1, 1963

PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX

In October 1963, the Project Mercury Summary Conference was held in the Houston, TX, Coliseum. This series of 44...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 14, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians attach the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to assembly with Little Joe launcher, August 20,...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 14, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians attach the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to assembly with Little Joe launcher, August 20,...

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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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