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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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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

The launch of the MA-6, Friendship 7, on February 20, 1962. Boosted by the Mercury-Atlas vehicle, a modified Atlas...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter undergoes simulated mission in procedures trainer
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Mar 29, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter undergoes simulated mission in procedures trainer

S62-01033 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the United States second manned...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Procedures Trainer - Johnsonville, PA
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Aug 1, 1961

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Procedures Trainer - Johnsonville, PA

S61-03506 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the United States second manned...

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NASA image: Portraits - STS-1
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May 7, 1979

Portraits - STS-1

S79-31775 (29 April 1979) --- These two astronauts are the prime crewmen for the first flight in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0011
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Feb 20, 1962

KSC-62PC-0011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch of Friendship 7, the first manned orbital space flight. Astronaut John Glenn aboard,...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0009
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Feb 20, 1962

KSC-62PC-0009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch of Friendship 7, the first manned orbital space flight. Astronaut John Glenn aboard,...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

Astronaut John Glenn in the Friendship 7 capsule during the first manned orbital flight, the MA-6 mission. Boosted...

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NASA image: 68PC-0164
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Oct 11, 1968

68PC-0164

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Apollo 7 spacecraft, atop a Saturn IB rocket, lifts off from Complex 34, Cape Kennedy,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 1, 1973

Saturn Apollo Program

SA-206 lifts off from Kennedy Space Center's launch complex 39B, in Florida, on May 25, 1973, for the first manned...

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NASA image: KSC-71p-0267
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May 5, 1961

KSC-71p-0267

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is being assisted by a technician in getting into his space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room
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Mar 16, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room

S62-01383 (1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (the nation's...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Orbiter - 101 Enterprise - Arrival - Redstone Arsenal Airstrip - Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), AL
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Mar 13, 1978

Space Shuttle Orbiter - 101 Enterprise - Arrival - Redstone Arsenal Airstrip - Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), AL

S78-27238 (13 March 1978) --- The space shuttle orbiter 101 Enterprise approaches riding atop its 747 carrier...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO 9
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO 9

S69-19792 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19793 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 1, 1979

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage depicts the flight crew patches for the manned Apollo 7 thru Apollo 17 missions. The Apollo 7 through...

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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: Commander Ken Bowersox and Pilot Kent Rominger during deorbit preparations
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Nov 4, 1995

Commander Ken Bowersox and Pilot Kent Rominger during deorbit preparations

STS073-164-025 (5 November 1995) --- The countenance of astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox signifies the near completion...

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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: Closeup View - Astronaut John Glenn - Insertion - Mercury Capsule - Cape
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Feb 20, 1962

Closeup View - Astronaut John Glenn - Insertion - Mercury Capsule - Cape

S62-01004 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission, participates in...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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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...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19794 (February 1969) --- Composite of two artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room
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Dec 21, 1968

Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room

S68-55742 (21 Dec. 1968) --- Clifford E. Charlesworth, Apollo 8 "Green Team" flight director, is seated at his...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0393
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Feb 20, 2001

KSC-01PP-0393

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, standing underneath the orbiter Endeavour are United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This artist's concept from 1970 shows a Nuclear Shuttle docked to an Orbital Propellant Depot and an early Space...

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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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