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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: Mercury Project
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Oct 19, 1959

Mercury Project

Mock-up of the Mercury capsule on display at the first NASA inspection held on October 24, 1959.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jun 2, 1959

Mercury Project

A one-sixth scale model of the Mercury capsule being tested in the 300-mph 7 x 10-foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Oct 24, 1959

Mercury Project

Mock-up of the Mercury capsule on display at the first NASA inspection held on October 24, 1959.

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 27, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a photograph of the Apollo 8 Capsule being hoisted onto the recovery ship following splashdown on December...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-03M capsule is seen out the right window of a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter as it lands near...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

A closely cropped image of the Soyuz capsule shows the charring that took place during reentry of the Soyuz TMA-03M...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Apr 9, 2008

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Mark Geyer, NASA’s Orion manager, visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on April...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule

S61-02727 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is seen on the deck of the USS Lake Champlain after the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard inspects his capsule on U.S. Champlain after recovery

S88-31384 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, is pictured near his...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20 Pre-RPF Imagery
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20 Pre-RPF Imagery

art001e002143 (Dec. 5, 2022) - Solar array-mounted cameras capture close-up images of NASA's Orion Command Module...

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NASA image: Primate Ham - Fitted Suit - Couch - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-2 - Capsule #5
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Jan 23, 1961

Primate Ham - Fitted Suit - Couch - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-2 - Capsule #5

S63-20801 (23 Jan. 1961) --- Primate chimpanzee ?Ham?, in his spacesuit, is fitted into the couch of the...

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NASA image: Bursch seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Bursch seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10171 (20 April 2002) --- Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, Expedition Four flight engineer, wearing a Russian...

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NASA image: Onufrienko enters the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Onufrienko enters the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10173 (20 April 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, wearing a...

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NASA image: Onufrienko and Bursch seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Onufrienko and Bursch seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10183 (20 April 2002) --- Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch (left) and cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition...

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NASA image: Onufrienko and Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Onufrienko and Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10181 (20 April 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko (left) and astronaut Carl E. Walz, Expedition Four...

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NASA image: Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation
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Apr 20, 2002

Walz seated in the Soyuz 3 capsule during Expedition Four rescue craft relocation

ISS004-E-10170 (20 April 2002) --- Astronaut Carl E. Walz, Expedition Four flight engineer, wearing a Russian Sokol...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx_Post-Landing_Press_Conference
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx_Post-Landing_Press_Conference

OSIRIS-REx Press Conference following the successful recovery of the sample return capsule, held at the Dugway...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

The Soyuz capsule lays on its side after landing approximately 85 kilometers northeast of Arkalyk in northern...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

The Soyuz capsule lays on its side after landing approximately 85 kilometers northeast of Arkalyk in northern...

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NASA image: Pilot in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Dec 19, 1962

Pilot in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Unidentified Pilot eyeballs his way to a docking by peering through the portal in his capsule. Photo published in...

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NASA image: Communicating with the Crew from Console
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Apr 2, 2026

Communicating with the Crew from Console

jsc2026e019614 (April 2, 2026) – NASA astronaut Chris Birch serves as capsule communicator (capcom) in the Mission...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Expedition 13 Commander Pavel V. Vinogradov climbing into the Soyuz capsule for his final check at building 254 of...

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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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