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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: Northwest view of Pakistan, eastern Iran and Afghanistan during MA-9 flight
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May 16, 1963

Northwest view of Pakistan, eastern Iran and Afghanistan during MA-9 flight

S63-06443 (15-16 May 1963) --- A northwest-looking view across Pakistan, eastern Iran and Afghanistan as...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ALAN SHEPARD - PREFLIGHT ACTIVITIES - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT ALAN SHEPARD - PREFLIGHT ACTIVITIES - CAPE

S61-02767 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in flight couch for final check before insertion into...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 21, 1960

Mercury Project

The launch of the Little Joe booster for the LJ1B mission on the launch pad from the wallops Flight Facility,...

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NASA image: SHEPARD, ALAN - ASTRONAUT - SUIT - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

SHEPARD, ALAN - ASTRONAUT - SUIT - CAPE

S61-03651 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., in his pressure suit and helmet, is being inserted into...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT SHEPARD - PRESSURE SUIT - FREEDOM "7" CAPSULE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT SHEPARD - PRESSURE SUIT - FREEDOM "7" CAPSULE

S61-02792 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., in his pressure suit and helmet, approaches the Freedom 7...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - "FRIENDSHIP 7" - ASTRONAUT GLENN - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1962

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - "FRIENDSHIP 7" - ASTRONAUT GLENN - CAPE

S62-00490 (20 Feb. 1962) --- View of Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) Friendship 7 capsule on top of its booster rocket with...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)- 9 - EARTH SKY
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May 5, 1963

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)- 9 - EARTH SKY

S63-06456 (15-16 May 1963) --- Lakes of Western Tibet, photographed from the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) capsule by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule

S62-06148 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Close-up view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his...

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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-2012-1470
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn poses for a photo in front of the Project Mercury monument at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1474
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1474

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: KSC-2012-1469
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1469

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn poses for a photo in front of the Project Mercury monument at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3321
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May 5, 2011

KSC-2011-3321

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The U.S. flag waves proudly in front of a replica of a Mercury-Redstone rocket at Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3334
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May 5, 2011

KSC-2011-3334

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bob Moser, former chief test conductor for the Mercury-Redstone launches, tours the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3314
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May 5, 2011

KSC-2011-3314

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter participates in a celebration at Complex 5/6 on Cape...

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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 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...

LARC
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...

LARC
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,...

LARC
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...

LARC
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...

LARC
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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