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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: Big Boulders
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Feb 11, 2015

Big Boulders

On Mercury, craters larger than approximately 10-12 km display a complex morphology, with slump terraces and central...

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NASA image: Up Close and Personal
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May 8, 2014

Up Close and Personal

This image is one of the highest-resolution MDIS observations to date! Many craters of varying degradation states...

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NASA image: One of the Last
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Apr 30, 2015

One of the Last

This image, acquired yesterday, is one of MESSENGER's last. Today, the spacecraft will complete its highly...

JPL
NASA image: All About That Basin
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Feb 25, 2015

All About That Basin

This mosaic of Caloris basin is an enhanced-color composite overlain on a monochrome mosaic featured in a previous...

JPL
NASA image: MESSENGER Final Image
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Apr 30, 2015

MESSENGER Final Image

Today, the MESSENGER spacecraft sent its final image. Originally planned to orbit Mercury for one year, the mission...

JPL
NASA image: Crater Close-up Captured!
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May 12, 2014

Crater Close-up Captured!

As MESSENGER passes progressively closer to Mercury, we see ever more resolved features in the images the spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: Tycho Central Peak Spectacular
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Dec 8, 2017

Tycho Central Peak Spectacular

From NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) an oblique view of summit area of Tycho crater central peak....

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NASA image: Tomorrow
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Apr 29, 2015

Tomorrow

This image from MESSENGER spacecraft covers a small area located about 115 km south of the center of Mansart crater....

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NASA image: NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases New High-Resolution Earthrise Image

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured a unique view of Earth from the spacecraft's vantage...

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NASA image: Exploring the Rays of Debussy
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Dec 8, 2017

Exploring the Rays of Debussy

NASA image acquired: March 29, 2011 Bright rays, consisting of impact ejecta and secondary craters, spread across...

GSFC
NASA image: The Days Dwindle Down to a Precious Few
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Apr 27, 2015

The Days Dwindle Down to a Precious Few

This image is located just inside the southern rim of Chong Chol crater and was obtained on April 25, 2015, the day...

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NASA image: The Final Days
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Apr 28, 2015

The Final Days

Though NASA MESSENGER days are numbered, the spacecraft will continue to acquire new data sets and transmit them...

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NASA image: The Moon's Hayn Crater
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Dec 8, 2017

The Moon's Hayn Crater

This image was captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera's (LROC) Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) aboard NASA's...

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NASA image: It's All About That Basin
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Dec 8, 2017

It's All About That Basin

This mosaic of Caloris basin is an enhanced-color composite overlain on a monochrome mosaic featured in a previous...

GSFC
NASA image: A Colorful Look at the Birt E Crater on the Moon
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Dec 8, 2017

A Colorful Look at the Birt E Crater on the Moon

This false color image of Birt E crater shows the topography of the moon and it is thought to be the source region...

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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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