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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: Venus - Simple Cylindrical Map of Surface Eastern Half
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Sep 30, 1996

Venus - Simple Cylindrical Map of Surface Eastern Half

The eastern half of the planet is displayed in this simple cylindrical map of the surface of Venus obtained by NASA...

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NASA image: Venus - Simple Cylindrical Map of Surface Western Half
Image
Sep 30, 1996

Venus - Simple Cylindrical Map of Surface Western Half

The western half of the planet is displayed in this simple cylindrical map of the surface of Venus obtained by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Magellan 3D perspective of Venus surface in western Eistla Regio
Image
Oct 29, 1991

Magellan 3D perspective of Venus surface in western Eistla Regio

Magellan synthetic aperture radar data was used to create this three- dimensional (3D) perspective view of Venus'...

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NASA image: Venus - Three-Dimensional Perspective View of Alpha Region
Image
Dec 2, 1996

Venus - Three-Dimensional Perspective View of Alpha Region

A portion of Alpha Regio is displayed in this three-dimensional perspective view of the surface of Venus from NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Computer Simulated Global View Centered at 90 Degrees East Longitude
Image
Sep 23, 1996

Venus - Computer Simulated Global View Centered at 90 Degrees East Longitude

The northern hemisphere is displayed in this global view of the surface of Venus as seen by NASA Magellan...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Sif Mons
Image
Feb 2, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Sif Mons

Sif Mons is displayed in this computer-simulated view obtained by NASA's Magellan spacecraft of the surface of...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Idem-Kuva
Image
Feb 2, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Idem-Kuva

A corona is displayed in this computer-simulated view from NASA's Magellan spacecraft of the surface of Venus....

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Gula Mons
Image
Feb 8, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Gula Mons

Gula Mons is displayed in this computer-simulated view from NASA Magellan spacecraft of the surface of Venus....

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Computer Simulated Global View of the Northern Hemisphere
Image
Jul 18, 1996

Venus - Computer Simulated Global View of the Northern Hemisphere

The northern hemisphere is displayed in this global view of the surface of Venus as seen by NASA Magellan...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Computer Simulated Global View Centered at 180 Degrees East Longitude
Image
Nov 12, 1996

Venus - Computer Simulated Global View Centered at 180 Degrees East Longitude

This global view from NASA's Magellan spacecraft is of the surface of Venus is centered at 180 degrees east...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Eastern Edge of Alpha Regio
Image
Mar 13, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Eastern Edge of Alpha Regio

A portion of the eastern edge of Alpha Regio is displayed in this three-dimensional perspective view of the surface...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Estla Regio
Image
Nov 12, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Estla Regio

A portion of western Eistla Regio is displayed in this three-dimensional perspective view from NASA's Magellan...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Sapas Mons
Image
Nov 12, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Sapas Mons

Sapas Mons is displayed in the center of this computer-generated three-dimensional perspective view from NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Eistla Regio
Image
Feb 8, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Eistla Regio

A portion of western Eistla Regio is displayed in this three-dimensional perspective view of the surface of Venus as...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees
Image
Nov 26, 1996

Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees

This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 180 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1983-AC78-9257
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Dec 12, 1983

ARC-1983-AC78-9257

Photograph by Pioneer Venus Recent computer enchanced surface relief images of Venus.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1983-AC78-9256
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Dec 12, 1983

ARC-1983-AC78-9256

Photograph by Pioneer Venus Recent computer enchanced surface relief images of Venus.

ARC
NASA image: Venus - Volcanic features in Atla Region
Image
Mar 8, 1996

Venus - Volcanic features in Atla Region

This image from the Atla region of Venus obtained by NASA Magellan spacecraft shows several types of volcanic...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - False Color Perspective of Sif and Gula Mons
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Aug 16, 1996

Venus - False Color Perspective of Sif and Gula Mons

A portion of western Eistla Regio is shown in this three dimensional, computer-generated view of the surface of...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Maat Mons
Image
Mar 14, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Maat Mons

Maat Mons is displayed in this 3-dimensional perspective view of the surface of Venus taken by NASA Magellan. The...

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NASA image: Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Maat Mons
Image
Aug 1, 1996

Venus - 3-D Perspective View of Maat Mons

Maat Mons is displayed in this computer generated three-dimensional perspective of the surface of Venus. This NASA's...

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NASA image: Venus - Venera 8 Landing Site in Navka Region
Image
Sep 26, 1996

Venus - Venera 8 Landing Site in Navka Region

This image is a mosaic of 24 orbits of the Navka region of Venus. The image is centered at about 10 degrees south...

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NASA image: Surface Warmth on a Venus Volcano
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Apr 8, 2010

Surface Warmth on a Venus Volcano

This figure shows the volcanic peak Idunn Mons in the Imdr Regio area of Venus. The topographic backbone brown color...

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NASA image: Approaching Venus Image #2
Image
Jun 5, 2007

Approaching Venus Image #2

NASA MESSENGER spacecraft snapped a series of images as it approached Venus on June 5. The planet is enshrouded by a...

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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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