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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: Mercury Project
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Virgil Grissom walks on the recovery ship after completing the 15-1/2-minute suborbital MR-4 mission.

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Grissom, Virgil I.
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Jan 1, 1960

Portrait - Astronaut Grissom, Virgil I.

G60-02740 (May 1960) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Virgil Gus Grissom awaits America's second marned space mission, Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) on July 21,...

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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: GRISSOM, VIRGIL I. (GUS), ASTRONAUT
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Jul 1, 1961

GRISSOM, VIRGIL I. (GUS), ASTRONAUT

S61-03684 (21 July 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom and his family are shown at the airport at Patrick...

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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: Official Portrait - Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom
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Sep 14, 1964

Official Portrait - Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom

S64-32110 (1964) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom

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NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

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NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

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NASA image: GRISSOM, VIRGIL I., ASTRONAUT - RECOVERY
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Jan 1, 1961

GRISSOM, VIRGIL I., ASTRONAUT - RECOVERY

S61-04037 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 spaceflight, sits in a life...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT

S64-36909 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight, wearing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil Grissom and family at Patrick AFB airport
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Jul 21, 1961

Astronaut Virgil Grissom and family at Patrick AFB airport

S61-03687 (21 July 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom and his family are shown at the airport at Patrick...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil Grissom - Training Prep - Centrifuge - Johnsonville, PA
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Jan 1, 1959

Astronaut Virgil Grissom - Training Prep - Centrifuge - Johnsonville, PA

B59-00586 (1959) --- Astronaut Virgil (Gus) Grissom is seen preparing for training in the centrifuge at Johnsville....

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Virgil Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch
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Mar 23, 1965

View of Astronaut Virgil Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch

View of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch of Gemini-Titan 3 mission.

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Assisted by Astronaut John Glenn, Astronaut Virgil Grissom enters the Mercury capsule, Liberty Bell 7, for the MR-4...

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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: Mercury Project
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

Liftoff of MR-4 (Mercury-Redstone), Liberty Bell 7, on July 21, 1961. MR-4 mission was the second marned suborbital...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil Grissom standing beside F-102 on the flight line
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Apr 1, 1960

Astronaut Virgil Grissom standing beside F-102 on the flight line

B60-00708 (1960) --- Astronaut Virgil I (Gus) Grissom pictured standing beside a F-102 on the flight line. Photo...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT - SUIT ADJUSTMENT - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT - SUIT ADJUSTMENT - CAPE

S64-36915 (1961) --- A NASA suit technician adjusts astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom's Mercury pressure suit during...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 27, 2022

Day of Remembrance

The grave marker of Virgil "Gus" Grissom, from Apollo 1, is seen after a wreath laying ceremony that was part of...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 28, 2021

Day of Remembrance

The grave marker of Virgil "Gus" Grissom, from Apollo 1, is seen after a wreath laying ceremony that was part of...

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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: ASTRONAUT GRISSOM, VIRGIL I. - MERCURY SPACECRAFT - EGRESS TRAINING
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT GRISSOM, VIRGIL I. - MERCURY SPACECRAFT - EGRESS TRAINING

S61-03885 (26 April 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, wearing the new Mercury spacesuit, stands outside...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil Grissom in new Mercury Space Suit during egress training
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Apr 26, 1961

Astronaut Virgil Grissom in new Mercury Space Suit during egress training

S61-03893 (26 April 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, wearing the new Mercury spacesuit, poses for a...

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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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