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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: Debris Flow
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Jul 12, 2007

Debris Flow

Debris Flow

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NASA image: Debris Flow
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Aug 2, 2007

Debris Flow

Debris Flow

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NASA image: The Battering and Debris
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Aug 5, 2000

The Battering and Debris

The Battering and Debris

JPL
NASA image: Dunes and Debris
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Mar 13, 2009

Dunes and Debris

Dunes and Debris

JPL
NASA image: Ius Chasma Debris
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Sep 7, 2004

Ius Chasma Debris

Ius Chasma Debris

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NASA image: Layers and Dark Debris in Melas Chasma
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Feb 14, 2007

Layers and Dark Debris in Melas Chasma

Layers and Dark Debris in Melas Chasma

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NASA image: Lobate Debris Apron in Tempe Terra/Mareotis Fossae
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Dec 13, 2006

Lobate Debris Apron in Tempe Terra/Mareotis Fossae

Lobate Debris Apron in Tempe Terra/Mareotis Fossae

JPL
NASA image: Churned-Up Rocky Debris and Dust True Color
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Mar 7, 2005

Churned-Up Rocky Debris and Dust True Color

Churned-Up Rocky Debris and Dust True Color

JPL
NASA image: Debris Flows I
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Dec 4, 2009

Debris Flows I

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captures a debris flow extending down the southwest wall of Janssen K crater.

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NASA image: Debris Flow
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Apr 14, 2015

Debris Flow

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows downslope movement of material from the hill at the...

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NASA image: Riding a Trail of Debris
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Jan 11, 2005

Riding a Trail of Debris

This image taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the comet Encke riding along its pebbly trail of debris long...

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NASA image: Debris Kicked Up By Impact of A Protective Cover from Viking Lander 1
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Dec 12, 1996

Debris Kicked Up By Impact of A Protective Cover from Viking Lander 1

The patch of dark material toward the top of this picture (arrow) taken by NASA's Viking 1 Lander is the debris...

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NASA image: Craters on an Ice-Rich Débris Apron
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Mar 3, 2010

Craters on an Ice-Rich Débris Apron

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a swath of a debris apron east of Hellas Basin. Features like...

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NASA image: Small Debris on the Ground Beside Curiosity
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Oct 15, 2012

Small Debris on the Ground Beside Curiosity

This image from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows a small bright object on the ground beside the rover at the Rocknest...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Finds Dead Stars 'Polluted with Planet Debris'
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Finds Dead Stars 'Polluted with Planet Debris'

This is an artist’s impression of a white dwarf (burned-out) star accreting rocky debris left behind by the star’s...

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NASA image: Columbia debris
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Mar 11, 2003

Columbia debris

Another shipment of Columbia debris arrives at the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

Richard Risley, with United Space Alliance, places a box of Columbia debris in its final resting place in the...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing takes its place among the...

KSC
NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Jack Nowling, with United Space Alliance, moves a final piece of Columbia debris...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2950
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2950

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane lowers the X-band radar onto the U.S. Army landing craft...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2952
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2952

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., technicians help install the X-band radar on the deck of the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2951
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2951

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., technicians help place the X-band radar on the deck of the U.S. Army...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2947
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2947

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An X-band radar waits to be installed on the U.S. Army landing craft utility ship Brandy...

KSC
NASA image: Rocky Ring of Debris Around Vega Artist Concept
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Jan 8, 2013

Rocky Ring of Debris Around Vega Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates an asteroid belt around the bright star Vega. Evidence for this warm ring of debris...

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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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