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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.

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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: Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico April 29th View
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico April 29th View

2010/119 - 04/29 at 16 :48 UTC Oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico (Input Direct Broadcast data courtesy Direct Readout...

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NASA image: Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

On April 20, 2010, an explosion at an oil well in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in a major oil spill. Since then,...

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NASA image: Gulf of Mexico, coast of Yucatan, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 13, 1968

Gulf of Mexico, coast of Yucatan, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-05-1635 (13 Oct. 1968) --- Gulf of Mexico, coast of Yucatan, Mexico, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft...

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NASA image: ASTER Views the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in Infrared May 1
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May 4, 2010

ASTER Views the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in Infrared May 1

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on May 1, 2010. On April...

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NASA image: Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico April 29th View [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico April 29th View [detail]

2010/119 - 04/29 at 16 :48 UTC Oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico To see a full view of this image go to:...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Hermine in the Gulf of Mexico
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Hermine in the Gulf of Mexico

NASA image acquired Sept 6, 2010 at 16 :45 UTC Tropical Storm Hermine (10L) in the Gulf of Mexico Satellite: Terra...

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NASA image: Hurricane Gladys, Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 17, 1968

Hurricane Gladys, Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-07-1877 (17 Oct. 1968) --- Hurricane Gladys, Gulf of Mexico, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during its...

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NASA image: Central portion of Florida, Gulf of Mexico seen from Gemini 11
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Sep 14, 1966

Central portion of Florida, Gulf of Mexico seen from Gemini 11

S66-54565 (14 Sept. 1966) --- Central portion of Florida, Gulf of Mexico to Atlantic Ocean, Cape Kennedy is at left...

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NASA image: The Sun's glint reflects off the Gulf of Mexico
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Jan 26, 2019

The Sun's glint reflects off the Gulf of Mexico

iss058e005915 (Jan. 27, 2019) --- The Sun's glint reflects off the Gulf of Mexico and outlines the coasts of Texas...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla Barron, Tom...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla Barron, Tom...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Michael Barratt helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Splashdown

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla Barron, Tom...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Images Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick
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May 6, 2010

NASA MISR Images Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick

This image from NASA Terra satellite was acquired on May 1, 2010. The red symbol indicates the approximate position...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
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May 3, 2010

ASTER Images Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

This image, from NASA Terra spacecraft, was acquired May 1, 2010. An explosion destroyed the Deepwater Horizon oil...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Images Continued Spread of Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick
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May 18, 2010

NASA MISR Images Continued Spread of Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick

This image captured by NASA Terra spacecraft is an enhanced true color image of the Gulf of Mexico as it passed over...

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NASA image: Morning sun on Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 20, 1968

Morning sun on Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-08-1933 (20 Oct. 1968) --- The morning sun reflects on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean as seen from...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, in Florida, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, in Florida, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery
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May 2, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown Drone Imagery

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, in Florida, at...

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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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