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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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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 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 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
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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

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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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: KSC-64pc-80
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Dec 18, 1964

KSC-64pc-80

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mercury monument, honoring the original seven astronauts, is shown here at sunrise...

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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: Portrait - Astronaut Grissom, Virgil I.
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Aug 17, 1987

Portrait - Astronaut Grissom, Virgil I.

S87-40119 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom. (NOTE: Astronaut "Gus" Grissom, one of the original seven...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom
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Sep 12, 1964

Portrait - Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom

S64-32343 (10 Sept. 1964) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom Editor's Note: Grissom, one of the Original Seven or...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Five of the seven original astronauts are seen with Dr. von Braun inspecting the Mercury-Redstone hardware in the...

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NASA image: Original 7 astronauts in front of the Convair F-106 B aircraft
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Jan 20, 1961

Original 7 astronauts in front of the Convair F-106 B aircraft

The original seven Mercury astronauts during training at NASA Langley Research Center Project Mercury. The original...

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NASA image: Project Mercury - Monument
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Nov 11, 1966

Project Mercury - Monument

S66-59963 (9 Nov. 1966) --- Monument at Pad 14 honoring Project Mercury. The Arabic number seven represents the...

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NASA image: Mercury astronauts participate in survivial training
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Mar 25, 1988

Mercury astronauts participate in survivial training

S88-31375 (1960) --- Although more easily recognized in their spacesuits, these seven men are actually NASA...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in pressure suit
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Dec 22, 1988

Official portrait of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in pressure suit

S88-55873 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight. (NOTE:...

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NASA image: Mercury Seven at State Department
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Jun 24, 2008

Mercury Seven at State Department

S61-02357 (8 May 1961) --- The original seven Mercury astronauts at the State Department Auditorium on May 8, 1961....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 8, 1998

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-95 patch, designed by the crew, is intended to reflect the scientific, engineering, and historic elements of...

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NASA image: Original Mercury 7 astronauts in spacesuits
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Jan 10, 1989

Original Mercury 7 astronauts in spacesuits

Press release information, September 13, 1968: "FIRST ASTRONAUT TEAM: Project Mercury Astronauts, whose selection...

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NASA image: KSC-63pc-0049
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Apr 9, 1959

KSC-63pc-0049

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. -- The Original Seven Mercury Astronauts pose beside an Air Force F-102 jet. Standing, left to...

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NASA image: s63-01419a
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Feb 3, 2012

s63-01419a

S63-01419A (1963) --- Portrait of the first two groups of astronauts. The seven original Mercury astronauts plus new...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Heroes and Lege
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Heroes and Lege

A life-size photo inside the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows...

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NASA image: STS-82 official crew portrait
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Sep 6, 1996

STS-82 official crew portrait

STS082-S-002 (December 1996) --- These seven astronauts are prime crew members for NASA’s STS-82 mission. They...

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NASA image: HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC - TX
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Jul 4, 1962

HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC - TX

S62-03709 (4 July 1962) --- The original seven Mercury astronauts, each wearing new cowboy hats and a badge in the...

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Apr 10, 2003

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan -- Astronaut Michael Foale (left standing), backup crew for Expedition Seven, talks...

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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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