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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.

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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 into a  globe
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Jan 26, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn looks into a globe

S65-42454 (February 1962) --- Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. inside the Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) during training...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. - Insertion - Mercury Spacecraft - Cape
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. - Insertion - Mercury Spacecraft - Cape

S62-00371 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: EGRESS TRAINING - ASTRONAUTS SCHIRRA AND CARPENTER
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Jan 1, 1962

EGRESS TRAINING - ASTRONAUTS SCHIRRA AND CARPENTER

S62-01358 (1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: KSC-LOD-62-475
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Jan 22, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- CCMTA, NASA:MERCURY, Pad 14 Mercury Atlas-6 with Capsule #13. Photo credit: NASA/USAF

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 1, 1962

John H Glenn Jr.

February 1962 -- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., Mercury-Atlas 6 pilot.

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 20, 1962

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury Atlas-6 lifts off on Feb. 20, 1962 carrying astronaut John Glenn on America's first orbital spaceflight.

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NASA image: KSC-S63-01207
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Feb 20, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. enters his Mercury capsule, "Friendship 7," as he prepares for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gordon Cooper, Jr. - Preflight Simulation Training - Cape
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Dec 2, 1964

Astronaut Gordon Cooper, Jr. - Preflight Simulation Training - Cape

S64-14868 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) Earth-orbital space...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn - Egress Training Activity - Langley AFB, VA
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Dec 12, 1960

Astronaut John Glenn - Egress Training Activity - Langley AFB, VA

B60-00285 (1960) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 spaceflight, emerges from an egress...

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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: 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: General scenes of MCC and quarters with Colonel Powers, Walt Williams and others
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May 15, 1963

General scenes of MCC and quarters with Colonel Powers, Walt Williams and others

S63-09593 (15-16 May 1963) --- John A. Powers sits at the Public Affairs Officer console in Mercury Control Center...

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NASA image: Closeup View - Astronaut John Glenn - Insertion - Mercury Capsule - Cape
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Feb 20, 1962

Closeup View - Astronaut John Glenn - Insertion - Mercury Capsule - Cape

S62-01004 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission, participates in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter and technician Joe Schmitt during suiting exercise
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Sep 1, 1961

Astronaut Scott Carpenter and technician Joe Schmitt during suiting exercise

S61-03513 (1961) --- Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: KSC-62pc-128
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Sep 24, 1962

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Interior view of the Mission Control Center during the launch sequence of...

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NASA image: s62-01285
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Jun 2, 2006

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S62-01285 (13 Sept. 1961) --- Earth observations of a shoreline taken from the Mercury-Atlas 4 (MA-4) spacecraft....

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NASA image: 62-MA6-52
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Jan 23, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Astronaut John Glenn gives ready sign during Mercury-Atlas 6 pre-launch training activities....

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of Astronaut John Glenn insertion into the Mercury Spacecraft
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Feb 20, 1962

Fish-eye view of Astronaut John Glenn insertion into the Mercury Spacecraft

S62-00955 (February 1962) --- This is a view of John H. Glenn Jr. ingressing the Mercury-Atlas 6 spacecraft. Photo...

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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: KSC-2012-1474
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts, John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter, talk to Mercury Project workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1472
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts, John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter, talk to Mercury Project workers...

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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: Astronauts Scott Carpenter and Walter Schirra completes water egress test
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronauts Scott Carpenter and Walter Schirra completes water egress test

S62-01355 (1962) --- Project Mercury astronauts M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L., JR. - TECHICIANS - ATLAS BOOSTER 130-D - HOISTED - GANTRY - CAPE
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Mar 1, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L., JR. - TECHICIANS - ATLAS BOOSTER 130-D - HOISTED - GANTRY - CAPE

S63-03986 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, and General...

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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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