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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: Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains
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Nov 23, 2010

Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains

Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains

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NASA image: One Day to Mercury Flyby 3!
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Sep 28, 2009

One Day to Mercury Flyby 3!

One Day to Mercury Flyby 3!

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NASA image: Looking Toward Mercury North Pole
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Oct 24, 2008

Looking Toward Mercury North Pole

Looking Toward Mercury North Pole

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NASA image: Mapping Spectral Variations on Mercury with MASCS
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Oct 5, 2011

Mapping Spectral Variations on Mercury with MASCS

Mapping Spectral Variations on Mercury with MASCS

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NASA image: Wrinkle-Ridge Rings on Mercury and Mars
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Jul 30, 2008

Wrinkle-Ridge Rings on Mercury and Mars

Wrinkle-Ridge Rings on Mercury and Mars

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NASA image: It Just a Phase that Mercury Going Through
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Oct 7, 2009

It Just a Phase that Mercury Going Through

It Just a Phase that Mercury Going Through

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NASA image: Radar Image of Mercury North Pole
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Nov 29, 2012

Radar Image of Mercury North Pole

Radar Image of Mercury North Pole

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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: High Resolution View of Mercury
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Oct 7, 1999

High Resolution View of Mercury

NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft was coaxed into a third and final encounter with Mercury in March of 1975. This is one of...

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NASA image: Mercury South Pole
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Aug 5, 2000

Mercury South Pole

Mercury south pole was photographed by one of NASA Mariner 10 TV cameras; the pole is located inside the large...

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NASA image: A Close-Up View of Mercury Colors
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Oct 30, 2008

A Close-Up View of Mercury Colors

This color context image shows equatorial regions on the side of Mercury seen during NASA MESSENGER’s departure from...

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NASA image: Looking Toward the South Pole of Mercury
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Jan 21, 2008

Looking Toward the South Pole of Mercury

On January 14, 2008, NASA MESSENGER spacecraft passed 200 kilometers 124 miles above the surface of Mercury and...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Nears Mercury
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Jan 12, 2008

MESSENGER Nears Mercury

With just two days until NASA MESSENGER spacecraft closest pass by Mercury, the Mercury Dual Imaging System MDIS is...

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NASA image: Mapping Mercury Crust
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Jun 30, 2009

Mapping Mercury Crust

This image was recently featured in an article in Science magazine about the evolution of Mercury’s crust.

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NASA image: MESSENGER Views Mercury Horizon
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Jan 17, 2008

MESSENGER Views Mercury Horizon

As NASA MESSENGER spacecraft drew closer to Mercury for its historic first flyby, the spacecraft Narrow Angle Camera...

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NASA image: Ridges and Cliffs on Mercury Surface
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Jan 20, 2008

Ridges and Cliffs on Mercury Surface

A complex history of geological evolution is recorded in this frame from the Narrow Angle Camera NAC, part of the...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Departs Mercury
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Jan 30, 2008

MESSENGER Departs Mercury

After NASA MESSENGER spacecraft completed its successful flyby of Mercury, the Narrow Angle Camera NAC, part of the...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Approaches Mercury
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Jan 30, 2008

MESSENGER Approaches Mercury

On January 13, 2008, beginning 30 hours before NASA MESSENGER spacecraft closest approach to Mercury, the Wide Angle...

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NASA image: An Overview of Mercury as MESSENGER Approached
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Jan 18, 2008

An Overview of Mercury as MESSENGER Approached

As NASA MESSENGER neared Mercury on January 14, 2008, the spacecraft Wide Angle Camera on the Mercury Dual Imaging...

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NASA image: Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials
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Jun 16, 2011

Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials

Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials

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NASA image: Mercury Globe: 0°N, 180°E
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Dec 1, 2011

Mercury Globe: 0°N, 180°E

Mercury Globe: 0°N, 180°E

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NASA image: A High-resolution Look over Mercury Northern Horizon
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Sep 30, 2009

A High-resolution Look over Mercury Northern Horizon

A High-resolution Look over Mercury Northern Horizon

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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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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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