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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: First Image of MESSENGER Extended Mission
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Mar 19, 2012

First Image of MESSENGER Extended Mission

First Image of MESSENGER Extended Mission

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NASA image: MESSENGER and Mercury - Soon to Meet Again!
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Sep 22, 2008

MESSENGER and Mercury - Soon to Meet Again!

MESSENGER and Mercury - Soon to Meet Again!

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NASA image: MESSENGER Enhanced Coverage of Mercury Surface
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Oct 29, 2008

MESSENGER Enhanced Coverage of Mercury Surface

MESSENGER Enhanced Coverage of Mercury Surface

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NASA image: The Moon as seen by MESSENGER
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Mar 18, 2011

The Moon as seen by MESSENGER

The Moon as seen by MESSENGER

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NASA image: Up Close with MESSENGER Flight Path
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Aug 1, 2014

Up Close with MESSENGER Flight Path

Up Close with MESSENGER Flight Path. This image from NASA MESSENGER provides a close-up view, at 50 m/pixel, of the...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Flyover Movie
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Aug 1, 2014

MESSENGER Flyover Movie

MESSENGER Flyover Movie. This frame from a movie consists of 214 images acquired by NASA MESSENGER Narrow Angle...

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NASA image: A View of MESSENGER Flight Path
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Aug 1, 2014

A View of MESSENGER Flight Path

A View of MESSENGER Flight Path. This figure highlights the flight path of NASA MESSENGER during its acquisition of...

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NASA image: Best Determination of MESSENGER Impact Location
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Jun 3, 2015

Best Determination of MESSENGER Impact Location

The day before the MESSENGER spacecraft impacted the surface of Mercury, the best prediction for the location and...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Gathers Unprecedented Data about Mercury Surface
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Oct 7, 2008

MESSENGER Gathers Unprecedented Data about Mercury Surface

MESSENGER Gathers Unprecedented Data about Mercury Surface

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NASA image: MESSENGER Discovers an Unusual Large Basin on Mercury
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Dec 15, 2008

MESSENGER Discovers an Unusual Large Basin on Mercury

MESSENGER Discovers an Unusual Large Basin on Mercury

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NASA image: Capturing Mercury through MESSENGER Dual Cameras
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Oct 2, 2009

Capturing Mercury through MESSENGER Dual Cameras

Capturing Mercury through MESSENGER Dual Cameras

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NASA image: Magnetometer Results from MESSENGER Second Mercury Encounter
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Oct 29, 2008

Magnetometer Results from MESSENGER Second Mercury Encounter

Magnetometer Results from MESSENGER Second Mercury Encounter

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NASA image: Imaging Plans for MESSENGER Second Mercury Flyby
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Sep 29, 2008

Imaging Plans for MESSENGER Second Mercury Flyby

Imaging Plans for MESSENGER Second Mercury Flyby

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NASA image: Team to MESSENGER: Send More Images Soon!
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Jan 27, 2014

Team to MESSENGER: Send More Images Soon!

Team to MESSENGER: Send More Images Soon!

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NASA image: 2008: Looking Back at the Year with MESSENGER Images
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Dec 23, 2008

2008: Looking Back at the Year with MESSENGER Images

2008: Looking Back at the Year with MESSENGER Images

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NASA image: New MESSENGER Results at LPSC: Caloris Tectonic Map
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Mar 20, 2012

New MESSENGER Results at LPSC: Caloris Tectonic Map

New MESSENGER Results at LPSC: Caloris Tectonic Map

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NASA image: Exploring Mercury Surface with MESSENGER Color Images
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Sep 16, 2008

Exploring Mercury Surface with MESSENGER Color Images

Exploring Mercury Surface with MESSENGER Color Images

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NASA image: MESSENGER Closes in on Mercury
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Jan 11, 2008

MESSENGER Closes in on Mercury

NASA MESSENGER spacecraft continued to speed toward Mercury, preparing for its closest approach to the planet on...

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NASA image: MESSENGER at Mercury Artist Concept
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Mar 2, 2011

MESSENGER at Mercury Artist Concept

Artist impression of NASA MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging MESSENGER spacecraft in...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Views Rachmaninoff Basin Artist Concept
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Oct 17, 2009

MESSENGER Views Rachmaninoff Basin Artist Concept

A depiction of NASA MESSENGER spacecraft is shown viewing the Rachmaninoff basin.

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NASA image: MESSENGER Near Hokusai Crater Artist Concept
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Oct 29, 2008

MESSENGER Near Hokusai Crater Artist Concept

An artist rendering of the MESSENGER spacecraft is shown passing near the crater Hokusai and its extensive system of...

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NASA image: I am the MESSENGER, I Speak for the Crater
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Aug 29, 2014

I am the MESSENGER, I Speak for the Crater

I am the MESSENGER, I Speak for the Craters. In the top left part of this image from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft is, a...

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NASA image: MESSENGER has Mercury in its Sights
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Jan 13, 2008

MESSENGER has Mercury in its Sights

With just one day until NASA MESSENGER spacecraft historic flyby of Mercury, MESSENGER has Mercury clearly in its...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Flies through Mercury Magnetosphere
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Jan 30, 2008

MESSENGER Flies through Mercury Magnetosphere

This frame from an animation shows a conceptual sketch of Mercury magnetosphere at the time of NASA MESSENGER...

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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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