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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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NASA image: Sigma 7 capsule on display at the Johnson Space Center
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Sep 12, 1966

Sigma 7 capsule on display at the Johnson Space Center

S66-53205 (1966) --- Mercury Atlas (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule on display at the Johnson Space Center. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - "SIGMA " 7" - LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 - CAPE
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Oct 3, 1962

LIFTOFF - "SIGMA " 7" - LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 - CAPE

S62-06006 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 8 "Sigma 7" mission. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship
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Oct 3, 1962

Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship

S62-06175 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Closeup view of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to recovery...

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NASA image: Navy frogman astride Sigma 7 floatation collar to secure tow line
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Oct 3, 1962

Navy frogman astride Sigma 7 floatation collar to secure tow line

S62-061060 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Navy frogman astride Mercury-Atlas 8 caspule, the Sigma 7, floatation collar to secure...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 - "SIGMA-7" - LIFTOFF - CAPE
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Oct 3, 1962

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 - "SIGMA-7" - LIFTOFF - CAPE

S62-07872 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) "Sigma 7" mission, carrying astronaut Walter M....

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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: Astronaut Walter Schirra - Assisted - Sigma "7" Spacecraft - Cape
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra - Assisted - Sigma "7" Spacecraft - Cape

S62-06002 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma 7 Capsule - USS Kearsage
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma 7 Capsule - USS Kearsage

S62-06108 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Close-up view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. being removed from...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma "7" Capsule - USS Kearsage
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra - Removal - Sigma "7" Capsule - USS Kearsage

S62-06144 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Wide angle view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. being removed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule

S62-06148 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Close-up view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT SCHIRRA, WALTER M., JR. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 RECOVERY - "SIGMA 7" - PRE-SPLASHDOWN
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Oct 3, 1962

ASTRONAUT SCHIRRA, WALTER M., JR. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 RECOVERY - "SIGMA 7" - PRE-SPLASHDOWN

S62-04534 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Landing with parachute extended of astronaut Walter M. Schirra's Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8)...

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NASA image: View of Mercury Control Center prior to MA-8 flight
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Sep 10, 1962

View of Mercury Control Center prior to MA-8 flight

S62-05139 (1962) --- View of Mercury Control Center prior to the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) flight of the Sigma 7. Photo...

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NASA image: Recovery operations for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission
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Jan 1, 1962

Recovery operations for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission

S62-09050 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Aerial view of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to the deck of...

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NASA image: Recovery operations for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission
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Oct 3, 1962

Recovery operations for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission

S62-09049 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Aerial view of a life boat from the USS Kearsarge, recovery ship, approaching the...

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NASA image: Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended
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Oct 3, 1962

Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended

S63-00693 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Landing with parachute extended of astronaut Walter M. Schirra's Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra gets modified calonic test
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra gets modified calonic test

S62-06157 (1962) --- Astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. gets modified calonic test. His balance mechanism (semicircular...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0078
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Oct 3, 1962

KSC-62PC-0078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Atlas launch vehicle lifts off with the Mercury spacecraft Sigma 7 atop with astronaut...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 19, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019401 (1/19/2021) --- A preflight macro shot of SIGMA-7 interface for Pilote experiment, In order to test...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Inside the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Sigma 7 Mercury spacecraft...

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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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