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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 Alan Shepard onboard helicopter after recovery of Mercury capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard onboard helicopter after recovery of Mercury capsule

S88-31383 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) pilot, jokes with doctors while...

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NASA image: Rear View - Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit
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Jan 1, 1961

Rear View - Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit

S61-02796 (5 May 1961) --- Rear view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., in his pressure suit and helmet, as he...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3331
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a celebration at Complex 5/6 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Mercury...

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center
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Aug 23, 1959

Mercury Capsule Construction at the NASA Lewis Research Center

A NASA mechanic secures the afterbody to a Mercury capsule in the hangar at the Lewis Research Center. The capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3317
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter; Kennedy Space Center Director and former...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3319
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter and Alice Wackermann and Julie Jenkins,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31376 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3325
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NBC reporter Jay Barbree introduces Alice Wackermann, Julie Jenkins and Laura Churchley,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3318
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, NBC reporter Jay Barbree and Alice Wackermann, Julie Jenkins (at microphone) and...

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NASA image: PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX
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Oct 1, 1963

PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX

In October 1963, the Project Mercury Summary Conference was held in the Houston, TX, Coliseum. This series of 44...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4835
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on...

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NASA image: Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck nears...

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NASA image: Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck nears...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4833
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4838
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Dec 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on...

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NASA image: Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission
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Dec 18, 2014

Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

NASA's Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew module transportation fixture and secured on a flatbed truck nears...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3723
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Throughout the past 50 years, NASA's Kennedy Space Center has carried on America's legacy of...

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NASA image: Mercury Capsule Model in the 1- by 1-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Oct 23, 1959

Mercury Capsule Model in the 1- by 1-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) researchers install a small-scale model of the capsule for...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

Progress in the Saturn program, depicted below, was described by Dr. Wernher von Braun, Marshall Space Flight Center...

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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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