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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: Mercury Project
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Liftoff of MR-4 (Mercury-Redstone), Liberty Bell 7, on July 21, 1961. MR-4 mission was the second marned suborbital...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom - Cabin - "Liberty Bell 7" - Capsule
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Jul 21, 1961

Astronaut Grissom - Cabin - "Liberty Bell 7" - Capsule

S64-10806 (21 July 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Assisted by Astronaut John Glenn, Astronaut Virgil Grissom enters the Mercury capsule, Liberty Bell 7, for the MR-4...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

A U.S. Marine helicopter attempts to retrieve the sinking capsule, Liberty Bell 7, of the MR-4 mission. The attempt...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn and technician examine interior of Liberty Bell 7
Image
Jul 20, 1961

Astronaut John Glenn and technician examine interior of Liberty Bell 7

S61-03740 (20 July 1961) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and a technician examine the interior of the Liberty Bell...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule
Image
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: 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

S61-03698 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, suited up and ready to climb into Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom climbs into Liberty Bell 7 capsule to begin MR-4 mission
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Jul 19, 1961

Astronaut Grissom climbs into Liberty Bell 7 capsule to begin MR-4 mission

S61-02881 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, suited up in a newly designed pressure suit, is assisted as...

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NASA image: GRISSOM
Image
Jul 21, 1961

GRISSOM

S61-03705 (1961) --- Close-up view of the fueling of the Liberty Bell 7 for the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) mission....

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NASA image: KSC00pp0754
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC00pp0754

The Discovery Channel’s Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule Exhibit, which opens to the public at the KSC Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0754
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0754

The Discovery Channel’s Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule Exhibit, which opens to the public at the KSC Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1031
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1031

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: 61-mr4-48
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Jul 17, 1961

61-mr4-48

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- CHAMBER TEST - Project Mercury astronaut Virgil I. 'Gus' Grissom, assisted by...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1034
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1034

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Waiting for the arrival of the Liberty Bell 7 after its raising from the ocean floor....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1030
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1030

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

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NASA image: 61-mr4-72(s)
Image
Jul 20, 1961

61-mr4-72(s)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, suited up and ready to climb into Liberty Bell 7...

KSC
NASA image: 61-mr4-100
Image
Jul 22, 1961

61-mr4-100

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Marine helicopter appears to have Liberty Bell 7 in tow after Virgil I. Grissom's...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GRISSOM
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Jul 21, 1961

ASTRONAUT GRISSOM

S61-02897 (21 July 1961) --- Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) ?Liberty Bell 7?...

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NASA image: 61-mr4-89
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Jul 22, 1961

61-mr4-89

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom walks across the deck of the U.S.S. Randolph after being...

KSC
NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Virgil Grissom chats with Astronaut John Glenn prior to entering the Liberty Bell 7 capsule for the MR-4...

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NASA image: GRISSOM
Image
Jul 21, 1961

GRISSOM

S61-02898 (21 July 1961) --- Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) ?Liberty Bell 7?...

JSC
NASA image: 61-mr4-65(s)
Image
Jul 20, 1961

61-mr4-65(s)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This is MR-4 in the final minutes of the mission countdown on July 19. In the...

KSC
NASA image: 61-mr4-82
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Jul 22, 1961

61-mr4-82

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Marine helicopter has astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in harness and is bringing him up...

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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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