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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: 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 Oil Spill
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May 27, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig, the spill, and the location through April 1,...

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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: ASTER Views the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in Infrared May 7
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May 7, 2010

ASTER Views the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in Infrared May 7

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on May 7, 2010. The...

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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 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: 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: Bonnie Takes Aim at an Oily Gulf
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Jul 24, 2010

Bonnie Takes Aim at an Oily Gulf

Tropical Storm Bonnie, now a depression, rakes South Florida in this infrared image from NASA Atmospheric Infrared...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032397 (4 May 2010) --- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Short Video
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May 24, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Short Video

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig (from the MODIS instrument on board NASA's Terra...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 23, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-009404 (23 July 2010) --- This photo taken from the International Space Station on July 23, 2010, shows the...

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NASA image: Children enjoy visit to Stennis
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Jul 27, 2010

Children enjoy visit to Stennis

About 200 children of employees at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center visited the facility for annual Take Our...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032398 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032396 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032400 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4013
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Jul 9, 2010

KSC-2010-4013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. In a secure facility located at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two Styrofoam boxes...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4193
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Jul 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4193

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a climate-controlled facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, newly-hatched...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4191
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Jul 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4191

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a secure, climate-controlled facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4249
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Aug 2, 2010

KSC-2010-4249

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Hatchlings from endangered loggerhead turtle eggs, brought from beaches along the northern...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4135
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Jul 13, 2010

KSC-2010-4135

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A new batch of endangered sea turtle eggs brought from beaches along the northern U.S. Gulf...

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NASA image: Delta-X Oil Slick Radar Signal in Gulf of Mexico
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Sep 20, 2021

Delta-X Oil Slick Radar Signal in Gulf of Mexico

An oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida – a high-end Category 4 when it made landfall near Port...

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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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