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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: 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-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: 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: 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: KSC-2012-1469
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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-2012-1460
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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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NASA image: KSC-2012-1459
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Feb 18, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1467
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Feb 18, 2012

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

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NASA image: Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America
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Oct 3, 1962

Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America

S62-06606 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America taken during the...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn running as part of physical training program
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn running as part of physical training program

S64-14883 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, participates in a strict...

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NASA image: Mercury-Redstone (MR-1) - Liftoff - Cape
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Jul 29, 1963

Mercury-Redstone (MR-1) - Liftoff - Cape

S63-00193 (29 July 1960) --- Launch of the unmanned Mercury-Atlas 1 (MA-1) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Premature...

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NASA image: Great Indian Desert photographed during MA-9 flight
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May 16, 1963

Great Indian Desert photographed during MA-9 flight

S63-06447 (15-16 May 1963) --- The Great Indian Desert, located west of New Delhi, India, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: Interpid, Carpenter recovery
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Jan 1, 1962

Interpid, Carpenter recovery

S62-04065 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, is...

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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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