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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 on U.S. Champlain after recovery of Mercury capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard on U.S. Champlain after recovery of Mercury capsule

S88-31380 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., strides across the deck of the U.S. Navy Carrier Champlain...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn inspects decal for side of his Mercury capsule
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Feb 2, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn inspects decal for side of his Mercury capsule

S64-14854 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and technicians inspect a decal ready for application to...

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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: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - LAUNCH - CAPSULE - ASTRONAUT COOPER - CAPE
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May 15, 1963

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - LAUNCH - CAPSULE - ASTRONAUT COOPER - CAPE

S63-07602 (15 May 1963) --- This is the launch of Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) on May 15, 1963, at 8:04 a.m. (EST)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1033
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media and photographers get a close-up view of the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1036
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A close-up of the recently recovered Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury capsule from the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1030
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retrieved from the ocean floor three miles deep, the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1032
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media and spectators get a close-up view of the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1031
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gunther Wendt takes a turn at the podium after viewing the recovered Liberty Bell 7...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1215
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Oct 14, 1999

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Seen from above, construction of a new site at KSC's Visitor Complex, The Early Space Exploration and Conference...

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NASA image: The Day Alan Shepard Made American History
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May 5, 2021

The Day Alan Shepard Made American History

In the annals of American spaceflight history, day one was 60 years ago today. On May 5, 1961, U.S. Navy commander...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule
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Jul 19, 1961

Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule

S61-02888 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, suited up and ready to climb into Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Tibet-Kashmir, looking northwest, photographed during MA-9 flight
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May 16, 1963

Tibet-Kashmir, looking northwest, photographed during MA-9 flight

S63-06444 (15-16 May 1963) --- Tibet-Kashmir, looking northwest, as photographed from the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9)...

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NASA image: Tibetan Plateau photographed during MA-9 22 orbit
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May 16, 1963

Tibetan Plateau photographed during MA-9 22 orbit

S63-06440 (15-16 May 1963) --- View of the Tibetan Plateau in north-central Tibet, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: East-looking view across Atlantic waters during MA-9 22 orbit
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May 16, 1963

East-looking view across Atlantic waters during MA-9 22 orbit

S63-06434 (15-16 May 1963) --- East looking view across Atlantic waters toward Africa, showing Mauritania and...

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NASA image: Mercury-Atlas (MA)-9 - "Faith 7" Spacecraft Splashdown - Pacific Ocean
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Mar 26, 1971

Mercury-Atlas (MA)-9 - "Faith 7" Spacecraft Splashdown - Pacific Ocean

S71-24944 (16 May 1963) --- The Mercury-Atlas 9 "Faith 7" spacecraft, with astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. aboard,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award
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May 7, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award

S88-31388 (8 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. (center), along with wife Louise, waves to a crowd outside...

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NASA image: Recovery- Cooper smiles at recovery crew on Kearsarge
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May 16, 1963

Recovery- Cooper smiles at recovery crew on Kearsarge

S63-07852 (16 May 1963)--- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, has a smile...

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

ASTRONAUT SHEPARD - PREFLIGHT ACTIVITIES

S61-02794 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., shakes hands with fellow astronaut Virgil I. Grissom (on...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 at NASM
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Mar 28, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 at NASM

NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert Hines, and Jessica Watkins and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum...

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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: Mercury Redstone 3 imagery
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Jan 1, 1961

Mercury Redstone 3 imagery

JSC2007-E-046476 (1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., one of three NASA astronauts chosen for the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1460
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana talks to guests about the Mercury Project's Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1466
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left and Scott Carpenter look around at the dismantled...

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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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