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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: 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: Crew Members - USS Champlain - Arrival - Astronaut Alan Shepard
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Jan 1, 1961

Crew Members - USS Champlain - Arrival - Astronaut Alan Shepard

S61-02711 (5 May 1961) --- Crew members of the U.S. Navy Carrier Champlain cheer and take pictures of the arrival of...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in pressure suit
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Dec 22, 1988

Official portrait of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in pressure suit

S88-55873 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight. (NOTE:...

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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: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of Americans in...

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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-2012-1426
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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-2011-3291
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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Mercury...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury astronaut John Glenn and his wife, Annie, pose during a luncheon Feb. 17, 2012, celebrating 50 years of...

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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: 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: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter sit in front of the plot board from the Mercury control...

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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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NASA image: KSC-2012-1435
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn sits in front of the plot board from the Mercury control center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1436
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter sits in front of the plot board from the Mercury control...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

Patty Carpenter, wife of NASA Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter, left, Daughters of NASA astronaut Alan Shepard,...

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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: Pilot Jerrie Cobb Trains in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility
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Apr 23, 1960

Pilot Jerrie Cobb Trains in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility

Jerrie Cobb prepares to operate the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility (MASTIF) inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel...

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NASA image: John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility
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Feb 23, 1960

John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility

Mercury astronaut John Glenn prepares for a test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility (MASTIF) inside the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter undergoes simulated mission in procedures trainer
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Mar 29, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter undergoes simulated mission in procedures trainer

S62-01033 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the United States second manned...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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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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