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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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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 John Glenn looks over checklist during MA-6 preflight activity
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn looks over checklist during MA-6 preflight activity

S62-01000 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 "Friendship 7" mission, looks...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - PRELAUNCH - PREFLIGHT CHECK - CAPE
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May 1, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - PRELAUNCH - PREFLIGHT CHECK - CAPE

S63-06129 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, inside his...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 PRELAUNCH - PREFLIGHT SIMULATED LAUNCH - CAPE
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May 11, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 PRELAUNCH - PREFLIGHT SIMULATED LAUNCH - CAPE

S63-06124 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, arrives at...

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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: ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - BEECHCRAFT BONANZA - FL
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Jan 1, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - BEECHCRAFT BONANZA - FL

S63-03989 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury Atlas 9 (MA-9) 22-orbit flight,...

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NASA image: Studying - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. - Mercury-Atlas (MA)-6 - Cape
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Jan 1, 1961

Studying - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. - Mercury-Atlas (MA)-6 - Cape

S61-04546 (1961) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) "Friendship 7" mission, takes...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L., JR. - LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 -CAPE
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May 15, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L., JR. - LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 -CAPE

S63-06427 (15-16 May 1963) --- Burma's west coast, west of Rangoon and Irrawaddy River (right), are featured in this...

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NASA image: Astronauts Grissom and Glenn hold discussion in Mercury Control Center
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronauts Grissom and Glenn hold discussion in Mercury Control Center

S64-10761 (1962) --- Astronauts Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom (left) and John H. Glenn Jr. hold a discussion in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1508
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd looks on during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1434
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn sit in front of a capsule from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1431
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks with astronaut John Glenn following a luncheon...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1415
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks with astronaut John Glenn and his wife, Annie...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1430
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter and his wife, Patricia, pose during a luncheon Feb. 17,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1414
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Kennedy Space Center directors Jay Honeycutt, left, Roy Bridges and NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1418
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, speaks during a luncheon Feb. 17, 2012,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1426
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter pose during a luncheon Feb. 17,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1433
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter signs a poster celebrating 50 years of Americans in orbit,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1428
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, talks with Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1422
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -Annie Glenn, left, astronaut John Glenn and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden take part in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1424
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Kennedy Space Center directors Forrest McCartney and Roy Bridges join Annie Glenn,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1419
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, left, and former Kennedy Space Center directors Jay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1432
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut John Glenn signs a poster celebrating 50 years of Americans in orbit, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1416
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, shares a laugh with astronaut John Glenn before a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1429
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut John Glenn and his wife, Annie, pose during a luncheon Feb. 17, 2012,...

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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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