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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: Approaching Venus
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Nov 24, 2006

Approaching Venus

On Oct. 24, 2006, NASA MESSENGER spacecraft came within 2,990 kilometers 1,860 miles of Venus during its second...

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NASA image: Honoring Haitian Painter Benoit and American Photographer Lange
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Jan 19, 2010

Honoring Haitian Painter Benoit and American Photographer Lange

Impact craters and basins on Mercury are named for deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made...

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NASA image: First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter
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Jan 19, 2008

First Results from the Mercury Laser Altimeter

On January 14, 2008, NASA MESSENGER spacecraft Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA became the first instrument to measure...

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NASA image: Overlaying Color onto Praxiteles Crater
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May 19, 2009

Overlaying Color onto Praxiteles Crater

NASA MESSENGER high-resolution images obtained during the mission second Mercury flyby have revealed a number of...

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NASA image: Counting Mercury Craters
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Jan 24, 2008

Counting Mercury Craters

On January 14, 2008, NASA MESSENGER flew by Mercury and snapped images of a large portion of the surface that had...

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NASA image: Galapagos Islands Image
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Aug 2, 2005

Galapagos Islands Image

NASA Mercury-bound MESSENGER spacecraft captured several stunning images of Earth during a gravity assist swingby of...

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NASA image: Topographic Close-up
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Jan 30, 2008

Topographic Close-up

A close-up of the Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA profile of Mercury acquired during NASA MESSENGER spacecraft first...

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NASA image: A Closer Look at the Previously Unseen Side
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Jan 28, 2008

A Closer Look at the Previously Unseen Side

On January 14, 2008, NASA MESSENGER became the first spacecraft to see the side of Mercury shown in this image --...

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NASA image: Spectacular Color . . . with Better Yet to Come
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Feb 17, 2010

Spectacular Color . . . with Better Yet to Come

This spectacular color mosaic shows the eastern limb of Mercury as seen by NASA MESSENGER as the spacecraft departed...

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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...

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NASA image: A Detailed Look at Raditladi Basin
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Apr 16, 2015

A Detailed Look at Raditladi Basin

This MDIS mosaic from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft provides a detailed view of the features and structures associated...

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NASA image: Two Views of Home
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Jul 22, 2013

Two Views of Home

These images show views of Earth and the moon from NASA Cassini left and MESSENGER spacecraft right from July 19, 2013.

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NASA image: The Architect and His Temple
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Apr 16, 2015

The Architect and His Temple

One of the most captivating views acquired during NASA MESSENGER first Mercury flyby was of the crater Apollodorus...

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NASA image: The End Is Near
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Apr 20, 2015

The End Is Near

NASA MESSENGER is again sending images back to Earth after the spacecraft emerged from superior solar conjunction,...

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NASA image: Locations of Mercury Newly Named Craters
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Jul 28, 2009

Locations of Mercury Newly Named Craters

The International Astronomical Union recently approved names for 16 impact craters on Mercury. Several of the...

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NASA image: Staring at the Sea, Staring at the Sand
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Sep 8, 2014

Staring at the Sea, Staring at the Sand

Staring at the Sea, Staring at the Sand. The smooth, rolling terrain in this high resolution image from NASA...

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NASA image: Double Ring Crater
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Jan 30, 2008

Double Ring Crater

This scene was imaged by NASA MESSENGER spacecraft Narrow Angle Camera NAC on the Mercury Dual Imaging System MDIS...

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NASA image: At an Angle
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Jul 30, 2014

At an Angle

At an Angle. This image NASA MESSENGER features an elongated impact crater north of Rembrandt impact basin. This...

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NASA image: Rachmaninoff in Concert with Recently Named Craters on Mercury
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Mar 30, 2010

Rachmaninoff in Concert with Recently Named Craters on Mercury

This NASA MESSENGER 3rd Mercury flyby image was quickly identified as a feature of high scientific interest, because...

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NASA image: Hemingway Color
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Sep 12, 2014

Hemingway Color

Hemingway crater is seen in this color view of Mercury surface as seen by NASA MESSENGER spacecraft. Hemingway is...

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NASA image: Lermontov Turbulent History
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Jul 7, 2009

Lermontov Turbulent History

Lermontov crater was first observed by Mariner 10 and seen here by MESSENGER during its second flyby of Mercury. The...

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NASA image: Searching for Vulcanoids
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Mar 3, 2009

Searching for Vulcanoids

In mid-February, before and after MESSENGER latest perihelion closest approach to the Sun, an imaging campaign was...

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NASA image: Pourquoi Pas?
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Jan 21, 2015

Pourquoi Pas?

The cliff-like feature crossing this image from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft from top to bottom is one of Mercury famed...

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NASA image: A View of Venus while Searching for Vulcanoids
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Feb 2, 2010

A View of Venus while Searching for Vulcanoids

This image from NASA MESSENGER is one of many from the latest vulcanoid search are currently being transmitted to...

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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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