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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: Commendation - President John F. Kennedy
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Mar 1, 1962

Commendation - President John F. Kennedy

S64-14855 (23 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. is honored by President John F. Kennedy after his historical...

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NASA image: SUITING-UP - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, M. SCOTT - TRAINING - CAPE
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May 22, 1962

SUITING-UP - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, M. SCOTT - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-24624 (22 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) flight, is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0078
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Oct 3, 1962

KSC-62PC-0078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Atlas launch vehicle lifts off with the Mercury spacecraft Sigma 7 atop with astronaut...

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NASA image: MA-9 - SPLASHDOWN
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May 16, 1963

MA-9 - SPLASHDOWN

S63-09630 (16 May 1963) --- The Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) "Faith 7" spacecraft, with astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr....

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch

S62-00222 (20 Feb. 1962) --- View of astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and equipment specialist Joe Schmitt leaving crew...

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NASA image: SCHIRRA, WALTER, JR., ASTRONAUT - TRAINING - CENTRIFUGE - PA
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Nov 22, 1960

SCHIRRA, WALTER, JR., ASTRONAUT - TRAINING - CENTRIFUGE - PA

G60-02461 (1960) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. prepares to enter gondola of centrifuge which is used to test...

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NASA image: Cloud formation over South America - fifth orbit pass
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Oct 3, 1962

Cloud formation over South America - fifth orbit pass

S62-06612 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Cloud formation over South America taken during the fifth orbit pass of the...

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NASA image: Mercury Suit up
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May 1, 1962

Mercury Suit up

S65-24623 (May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) flight, is seen in...

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NASA image: MEDICAL INJECTION
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Jun 10, 1963

MEDICAL INJECTION

S62-08371 (1962) --- The automatic medical injectors carried on the Mercury-Atlas 9 flight. The injectors provide...

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NASA image: Horizon photo of Western horizon over South America - sixth orbit pass
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Oct 3, 1962

Horizon photo of Western horizon over South America - sixth orbit pass

S62-06607 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Western horizon over South America taken during the sixth orbit pass of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra - Assisted - Sigma "7" Spacecraft - Cape
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra - Assisted - Sigma "7" Spacecraft - Cape

S62-06002 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra during suiting-up exercise prior to MA-8 flight
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Sep 1, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra during suiting-up exercise prior to MA-8 flight

S62-08895 (1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital spaceflight,...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 23, 1962

John H Glenn Jr.

Astronaut John Glenn Jr. is honored by President John F. Kennedy after Glenn's historical first manned orbital...

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NASA image: Cumulus cloud formation over West Atlantic Ocean north of South America
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Oct 3, 1962

Cumulus cloud formation over West Atlantic Ocean north of South America

S62-06613 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Cumulus cloud formation over West Atlantic Ocean north of South American during the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra leaves Hangar "S" prior to MA-8 flight
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Dec 1, 1963

Astronaut Walter Schirra leaves Hangar "S" prior to MA-8 flight

S63-00695 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital...

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NASA image: Indus River above Hyderabad photographed during MA-9 flight
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May 16, 1963

Indus River above Hyderabad photographed during MA-9 flight

S63-06455 (15-16 May 1963) --- Indus River above Hyderabad, photographed from the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) capsule by...

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NASA image: Horizon photo of Western horizon over South America - sixth orbit pass
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Oct 3, 1962

Horizon photo of Western horizon over South America - sixth orbit pass

S62-06604 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Western horizon over South America taken during the sixth orbit pass of the...

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NASA image: Changsha area showing Tung Ting Lake region photographed during MA-9 22 orbit
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May 16, 1963

Changsha area showing Tung Ting Lake region photographed during MA-9 22 orbit

S63-06438 (15-16 May 1963) --- Changsha area in China, showing Tung Ting lake region, as photographed from the...

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NASA image: Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship
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Oct 3, 1962

Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship

S62-06175 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Closeup view of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to recovery...

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NASA image: Astrobnaut Cooper - Pre-Helmet Removal - Altitude Chamber
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Jan 1, 1963

Astrobnaut Cooper - Pre-Helmet Removal - Altitude Chamber

S63-03984 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, is pictured...

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NASA image: Southern portion of Taiwan photographed during MA-9 22 orbit
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May 16, 1963

Southern portion of Taiwan photographed during MA-9 22 orbit

S63-06437 (15-16 May 1963) --- The southern portion of the island of Taiwan (Formosa), Formosa Straight and the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma 7 Capsule - USS Kearsage
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma 7 Capsule - USS Kearsage

S62-06108 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Close-up view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. being removed from...

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NASA image: Interpid, Carpenter recovery
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Jan 1, 1962

Interpid, Carpenter recovery

S62-04058 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma "7" Capsule - USS Kearsage
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma "7" Capsule - USS Kearsage

S62-06144 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Wide angle view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. being removed...

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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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