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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: Photomosaic of the Kuiper Quadrangle H-6
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Jan 19, 2000

Mercury: Photomosaic of the Kuiper Quadrangle H-6

The Kuiper Quadrangle was named in memory of Dr. Gerard Kuiper, an imaging team member, and well-known astronomer,...

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NASA image: Double Ring Craters
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Aug 5, 2000

Double Ring Craters

A faint double ring crater is seen at upper right in this picture of Mercury taken one hour and 40 minutes before...

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NASA image: Photomosaic of Mercury - Outbound View
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Jan 18, 2001

Photomosaic of Mercury - Outbound View

After passing on the darkside of the planet, NASA Mariner 10 photographed the other, somewhat more illuminated...

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NASA image: Hilly and Lineated Terrain
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Jan 18, 2000

Hilly and Lineated Terrain

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, shows hilly and lineated terrain and a patch of...

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NASA image: Mercury: Photomosaic of the Michelangelo Quadrangle H-12
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Jan 26, 2000

Mercury: Photomosaic of the Michelangelo Quadrangle H-12

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, is of the Michelangelo Quadrangle, which lies in...

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NASA image: South Pole - Ridges, Scarps, Craters
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Aug 5, 2000

South Pole - Ridges, Scarps, Craters

A cratered area near Mercury South Pole was photographed by NASA Mariner 10 during its second flyby of the planet of...

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NASA image: Scarps Confined to Crater Floors
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Jan 15, 2000

Scarps Confined to Crater Floors

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, shows several scarps, which appear to be...

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NASA image: Mercury: Photomosaic of the Shakespeare Quadrangle Northern Half H-3
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Sep 19, 1996

Mercury: Photomosaic of the Shakespeare Quadrangle Northern Half H-3

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, is of the northern half of Mercury Shakespeare...

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NASA image: Mercury at First Encounter Closest Approach
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Aug 24, 2000

Mercury at First Encounter Closest Approach

This picture, taken only minutes after NASA Mariner 10 made its closest approach to Mercury, is one of the highest...

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NASA image: Mercury Southern Hemisphere
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Jan 11, 2001

Mercury Southern Hemisphere

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, is of the southern hemisphere of Mercury.

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NASA image: Field of Bright Rays
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Aug 5, 2000

Field of Bright Rays

A field of bright rays, created by ejecta from a crater, radiating to the north top from off camera lower right is...

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NASA image: Large Mercurian Crater
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Jan 15, 2000

Large Mercurian Crater

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, features a 140 kilometer diameter crater and its...

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NASA image: Mercury: Beethoven Quadrangle, H-7
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Apr 1, 2000

Mercury: Beethoven Quadrangle, H-7

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, is of the H-7 Beethoven Quadrangle, and lies in...

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NASA image: Hummocky and Smooth Plains
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Jan 15, 2000

Hummocky and Smooth Plains

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, is located about 500 km east of the Caloris...

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NASA image: Intercrater Plains and Heavily Cratered Terrain - First Encounter
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Jan 18, 2000

Intercrater Plains and Heavily Cratered Terrain - First Encounter

Intercrater plains and heavily cratered terrain typical of much of Mercury outside the area affected by the...

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NASA image: Smooth Volcanic Plains
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Jan 18, 2000

Smooth Volcanic Plains

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, shows plains filling this basin are uniformly...

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NASA image: Antoniadi Ridge
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Jan 15, 2000

Antoniadi Ridge

Antoniadi Ridge, over 450 kilometers long, runs along the right side of this acquired image during NASA Mariner 10...

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NASA image: Crater Chain Groves Inside Larger Craters
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Jan 14, 2000

Crater Chain Groves Inside Larger Craters

The craters in this image NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft, which launched in 1974, have interior rings of mountains and...

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NASA image: Caloris Basin
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Dec 7, 1999

Caloris Basin

Caloris Basin on Mercury, is one of the largest basins in the solar system, its diameter exceeds 1300 kilometers and...

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NASA image: Young Craters on Smooth Plains
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Jan 15, 2000

Young Craters on Smooth Plains

This image, from NASA Mariner 10 spacecraft which launched in 1974, shows young craters superposed on smooth plains....

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NASA image: Hero Rupes Scarp
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Oct 7, 1999

Hero Rupes Scarp

After passing Mercury the first time and making a trip around the Sun, NASA Mariner 10 again flew by Mercury on...

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NASA image: Incoming Hemisphere - Enhanced Color
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Dec 7, 1999

Incoming Hemisphere - Enhanced Color

Updated calibration and subsequent mosaicing led to substantial improvements in NASA Mariner 10 color image data;...

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NASA image: Prominent Rayed Craters
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Jan 14, 2000

Prominent Rayed Craters

This photograph of Mercury, taken by NASA Mariner 10, shows two prominent rayed craters. Bright halos extend as far...

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NASA image: Mercury Densely Cratered Surface
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Oct 8, 1999

Mercury Densely Cratered Surface

NASA Mariner 10 took this picture of the densely cratered surface of Mercury when the spacecraft was 18,200...

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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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