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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: Walter C. Williams and Christopher Kraft
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Jan 1, 1962

Walter C. Williams and Christopher Kraft

Inside Mercury flight control, Walter C. Williams, associate director for Project Mercury operations (center)...

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NASA image: Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)
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Jul 16, 1997

Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

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NASA image: Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)
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Aug 22, 1996

Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

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NASA image: E53-1096
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Nov 20, 1953

E53-1096

High-Speed Research Station Director Walter C. Williams, NACA pilot A. Scott Crossfield, and Director of Flight...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER - PRELAUNCH MISSION REVIEW - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9
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May 1, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER - PRELAUNCH MISSION REVIEW - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9

S63-06123 (1963) --- Walter C. Williams, astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., and Merritt Preston are pictured during an...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - MERCURY CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - CAPE
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May 16, 1963

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - MERCURY CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - CAPE

S63-07857 (15-16 May 1963) --- Astronaut Alan Shepard (left) and Walter C. Williams monitor progress of the Mercury...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT GROUP - NEWLY-SELECTED - MSC
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Oct 18, 1963

PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT GROUP - NEWLY-SELECTED - MSC

S63-18765 (October 1963) --- These fourteen pilots have been assigned to begin training for astronaut positions with...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-3 - Prelaunch Activities - Cape
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Mar 23, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-3 - Prelaunch Activities - Cape

S65-21093 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom (facing camera at right), command pilot of the...

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NASA image: PERSONNEL - KRAFT, CHRISTOPHER - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1963

PERSONNEL - KRAFT, CHRISTOPHER - CAPE

S63-07881 (15-16 May 1963) --- Walter C. Williams, Flight Operations Director; and Chris Kraft, Chief of the Flight...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 9, 1962

Wernher von Braun

The members of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics visited the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 9, 1962

Wernher von Braun

The members of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics visited the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on...

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NASA image: PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX
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Oct 1, 1963

PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX

In October 1963, the Project Mercury Summary Conference was held in the Houston, TX, Coliseum. This series of 44...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Apr 15, 2004

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Twelve scientific specialists of the Peenemuende team at the front of Building 4488, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville,...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-155
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May 15, 1963

KSC-63-MA9-155

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Mercury Mission Control, Walter C. Williams standing, associate director for Project...

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NASA image: E54-1441
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Oct 26, 1954

E54-1441

D-558-2 Aircraft on lakebed

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NASA image: E54-1526
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Jun 26, 1954

E54-1526

D-558-2 being mounted to P2B-1S launch aircraft in hangar.

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NASA image: E54-1442
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Oct 26, 1954

E54-1442

D-558-2 Aircraft on lakebed

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NASA image: E53-0927
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Feb 27, 1953

E53-0927

Wing chord extension on D-558-2

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NASA image: E56-2499
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Aug 30, 1956

E56-2499

D558-2 #143 LOX jettison with P2BS in background

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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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