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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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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr., one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on April...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut John H. Glenn, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on April 27,...

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NASA image: Christopher Kraft, flight director during Project Mercury
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Jan 1, 1962

Christopher Kraft, flight director during Project Mercury

Christopher Kraft, flight director during Project Mercury, works at his console inside the Flight Control area at...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Sep 9, 1963

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on April 27,...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut Walter M. "Wally" Schirra, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

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

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 15, 2004

Mercury Project

The original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project pose in front of an Air Force Jet. From left to right: Scott...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

LARC
NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
Image
Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
Image
Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

The group portrait of the original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project. NASA selected its first seven...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 16, 1963

Mercury Project

The recovery operation of the Faith 7 spacecraft after the completion of the 1-1/2 day orbital flight (MA-9 mission)...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 16, 1963

Mercury Project

Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves the Faith 7 (MA-9) spacecraft after a successful recovery operation. The MA-9...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 15, 1963

Mercury Project

Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves the Faith 7 (MA-9) spacecraft after a successful recovery operation. The MA-9...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Sep 1, 1959

Mercury Project

An Atlas launch vehicle carrying the Big Joe capsule leaves its launching pad on a 2,000-mile ballistic flight to...

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NASA image: John H. Glenn, Jr.
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May 14, 1959

John H. Glenn, Jr.

NASA Project Mercury astronaut.

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NASA image: Alan B. Shepard, Jr.
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May 14, 1959

Alan B. Shepard, Jr.

NASA Project Mercury astronaut.

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NASA image: Walter C. Williams and Christopher Kraft
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Jan 1, 1962

Walter C. Williams and Christopher Kraft

Inside Mercury flight control, Walter C. Williams, associate director for Project Mercury operations (center)...

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NASA image: Little Joe Model Mercury Project
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Jun 26, 1959

Little Joe Model Mercury Project

Publicity photograph of a technician measuring a wind tunnel model of the Little Joe test vehicle. Joseph Shortal...

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NASA image: Donald K. Slayton
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May 14, 1959

Donald K. Slayton

NASA Project Mercury astronaut -- Slayton was later known as Deke.

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NASA image: Portrait of Malcolm S. Carpenter
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May 14, 1959

Portrait of Malcolm S. Carpenter

NASA Project Mercury astronaut. -- Carpenter was later known as M. Scott Carpenter.

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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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