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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.

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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: 61-mr4-55(s)
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Jul 19, 1961

61-mr4-55(s)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Project Mercury Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, primary pilot for the Mercury-Redstone 4...

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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: Suit - Cape
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Feb 5, 1962

Suit - Cape

S62-00249 (1962) --- View of astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. being fitted with gloves for his spacesuit during preflight...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom dons spacesuit for Mercury-Redstone 4 mission
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Jul 19, 1961

Astronaut Grissom dons spacesuit for Mercury-Redstone 4 mission

S88-55875 (19 July 1961) --- Donning a spacesuit for the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) mission, astronaut Virgil I....

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NASA image: Scott Carpenter in Mercury pressure suit
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Oct 27, 1964

Scott Carpenter in Mercury pressure suit

S64-36908 (1962) --- Portrait view of astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, wearing Mercury pressure suit, posing for...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut John Glenn in his Mercury pressure suit
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Oct 27, 1964

View of Astronaut John Glenn in his Mercury pressure suit

S64-36910 (February 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., wearing a Mercury pressure suit, was the pilot of the...

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NASA image: Suit
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Feb 5, 1962

Suit

S62-00246 (5 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. is assisted by Joe W. Schmitt as he suits up in practice for...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn is suited up at Cape Canaveral during MA-6 activities
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is suited up at Cape Canaveral during MA-6 activities

S64-14843 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 Earth-orbital space mission, is...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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NASA image: 61-mr4-51
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Jul 17, 1961

61-mr4-51

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- SUIT CHECK - Project Mercury pressure suit specialist Joe. W. Schidt adjusts a...

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NASA image: 61-mr4-79
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Jul 21, 1961

61-mr4-79

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- READY FOR FLIGHT - On level three of gantry on pad 5, Project Mercury astronaut Virgil...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1286
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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., a senator from Ohio and one of the original seven Project Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1290
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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., a senator from Ohio and one of the original seven Project Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1288
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Oct 9, 1998

KSC-98pc1288

STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., a senator from Ohio and one of the original seven Project Mercury...

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Audio
Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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