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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.

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NASA image: CARPENTER, M. SCOTT ASTRONAUT - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - AURORA 7 - INSERTION
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May 24, 1962

CARPENTER, M. SCOTT ASTRONAUT - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - AURORA 7 - INSERTION

S62-04018 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter is inserted inside his Aurora 7 spacecraft, before the...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT  CARPENTER, SCOTT - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - "AURORA 7" CAPSULE - PRE-INSERTION - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, SCOTT - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - "AURORA 7" CAPSULE - PRE-INSERTION - CAPE

S62-03907 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7,...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, M. SCOTT - EGRESS PRACTICE - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 FLIGHT - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1962

ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, M. SCOTT - EGRESS PRACTICE - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 FLIGHT - CAPE

S62-01381 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter practices top egress from neck of the spacecraft prior to the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room
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Mar 16, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room

S62-01383 (1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (the nation's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Practices - Air Lubricated Free Attitude (ALFA) Trainer - Langley AFB, VA
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Practices - Air Lubricated Free Attitude (ALFA) Trainer - Langley AFB, VA

S62-01145 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter practices manual control of a spacecraft in the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Medal Presentation - Dr. James Webb Post Mercury-Atlas (MA-7)
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Medal Presentation - Dr. James Webb Post Mercury-Atlas (MA-7)

S62-04114 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, receives the NASA...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

United States Postal Service Vice President of Finance Steve Masse, left, and NASA Mercury Astronaut Scott...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

NASA Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during an unveiling ceremony of two USPS stamps that commemorate and...

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NASA image: Portrait of Malcolm S. Carpenter
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May 14, 1959

Portrait of Malcolm S. Carpenter

NASA Project Mercury astronaut. -- Carpenter was later known as M. Scott Carpenter.

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1394
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1394

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter's wife, Patricia Carpenter, left, and children listen...

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NASA image: Interpid, Carpenter recovery
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Jan 1, 1962

Interpid, Carpenter recovery

S62-04065 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, is...

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NASA image: Mercury Suit up
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May 1, 1962

Mercury Suit up

S65-24623 (May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) flight, is seen in...

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NASA image: Suit Check - Astronaut Carpenter - Joe Schmitt
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Aug 1, 1961

Suit Check - Astronaut Carpenter - Joe Schmitt

S61-03522 (1961) --- Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: SUIT - ASTRONAUT S. CARPENTER - PA
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Aug 1, 1960

SUIT - ASTRONAUT S. CARPENTER - PA

S61-03510 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter smiles, in his pressure suit, prior to...

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NASA image: Astronauts Carpenter and Glenn relax following breakfast during MA-6 activity
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronauts Carpenter and Glenn relax following breakfast during MA-6 activity

S64-10801 (1962) --- Astronauts M. Scott Carpenter (far left) and John H. Glenn Jr. relax following breakfast during...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Scott Carpenter shares his experiences with the audience in KSC's...

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NASA image: 62-MA7-63
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May 1, 1962

62-MA7-63

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and Scott Carpenter go over the flight plan for MA-7 mission. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: 61-MA6-1
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Jan 1, 1961

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, designated the prime pilot and backup respectively for the...

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NASA image: 62-MA7-169
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May 23, 1962

62-MA7-169

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn congratulates Scott Carpenter on his three-orbit mission aboard the Aurora 7...

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NASA image: Mercury 7 Preparations
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Jan 1, 1962

Mercury 7 Preparations

62-MA7-86 (1962) --- John Glenn (left) makes last minute preparations with Scott Carpenter prior to the flight of...

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NASA image: 62-MA7-86
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May 24, 1962

62-MA7-86

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn makes last minute preparations with Scott Carpenter prior to the flight of MA-7....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1407
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter talks to Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1412
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter and John Glenn pause for a handshake at the conclusion of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1405
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1405

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter takes his seat on stage in the training auditorium at...

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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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