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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: Strolling Penguin
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Dec 8, 2017

Strolling Penguin

Members of the IceBridge team visited a colony of Magellanic penguins near Punta Arenas on a no-flight day. Credit:...

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NASA image: Penguin Beach
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Dec 8, 2017

Penguin Beach

Members of the IceBridge team visited a colony of Magellanic penguins near Punta Arenas on a no-flight day. Credit:...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 crew in Penguin suit
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Aug 15, 2013

Expedition 36 crew in Penguin suit

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (left), Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and European...

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NASA image: EC80-13413
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Jul 25, 1980

EC80-13413

Solar-powered Gossamer Penguin in flight with Janice Brown and Ray Morgan riding chase bicycle.

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NASA image: Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit
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Jan 25, 2014

Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit

ISS038-E-035476 (24 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit
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Jan 24, 2014

Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit

ISS038-E-035470 (24 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit
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Jan 25, 2014

Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit

ISS038-E-035473 (24 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: iss042e019456
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Dec 1, 2014

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GMT335_13_20_Barry Wilmore_Butch in the Penguin Suit_130

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NASA image: A penguin near Punta Arena, Chile, photographed in its natural summer habitat during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 13, 2004

A penguin near Punta Arena, Chile, photographed in its natural summer habitat during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

A penguin near Punta Arena, Chile, photographed in its natural summer habitat during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign....

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NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To see a detail of this image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5398237910...

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NASA image: Penguin suit
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Mar 29, 2020

Penguin suit

iss062e133028 (March 29, 2020) --- NASA astronauts and Expedition 62 Flight Engineers Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir...

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NASA image: Penguins in Peril
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Jan 2, 2002

Penguins in Peril

These images from NASA Terra satellite documented iceberg movements and changes in sea ice between December 11, 2000...

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NASA image: View of Mission specialist Steven Hawley on the flight deck
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Sep 6, 1984

View of Mission specialist Steven Hawley on the flight deck

A tiny stuffed penguin floats in front of Mission specialist Steven Hawley as he sits at the mission specialists...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments:  Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments  jsc2019m000717
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Sep 24, 2019

Astronaut Moments: Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments jsc2019m000717

Description: Astronaut Jessica Meir is no stranger to extreme environments. She’s studied penguins in Antarctica and...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Michael Polito speaks during the press briefing, "Penguins from Space", Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Marriott...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Heather Lynch speaks during the press briefing, "Penguins from Space", Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Marriott...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Casey Youngflesh speaks during the press briefing, "Penguins from Space", Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Marriott...

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NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To view the full image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5397636843 Every...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 crew in Penguin suit
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Aug 15, 2013

Expedition 36 crew in Penguin suit

ISS036-E-032944 (15 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (left), Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Meir- The Nature of Exploration
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Feb 29, 2020

Astronaut Jessica Meir- The Nature of Exploration

Biologist Jessica Meir’s journey of discovery started before she became an astronaut on the International Space...

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NASA image: The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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Nov 2, 2025

The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands

iss073e1047970 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic...

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NASA image: Virts in Node 2.
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May 12, 2015

Virts in Node 2.

ISS043E188795 (05/12/2015) --- Expedition 43 commander and NASA astronaut Terry Virts shows off a special suit for...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 28, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040302 (28 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim's name is seen in both English and Russian on a...

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NASA image: Malenchenko wearing Penguin-3 suit in the SM
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Jan 13, 2008

Malenchenko wearing Penguin-3 suit in the SM

ISS016-E-022540 (13 Jan. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer representing...

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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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