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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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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e417237 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2
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Apr 20, 2023

The Cygnus space freighter in the grip of the Canadarm2

iss069e004683 (April 20, 2023) --- The Northrup Grumman Cygnus space freighter is pictured in the grip of the...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss073e1046014 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss073e0988464 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Jan 12, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss058e002666 (Jan. 13, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: A Grip on the Future: Feb. 17, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023

Space to Ground: A Grip on the Future: Feb. 17, 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e0988465 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Mars Canyon View
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Mar 13, 2006

Mars Canyon View

Flying through the canyons and over the ridges of Valles Marineris, viewers can experience some of the thrills that...

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NASA image: NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica
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Feb 23, 2017

NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica

For 12 days in January 2016, a football-field-sized balloon with a telescope hanging beneath it floated 24 miles...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196921 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196940 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196882 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 26, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1197220 (Nov. 26, 2025) --- This close-up view from a window on the International Space Station's cupola...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196791 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Nov 25, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e1196807 (Nov. 25, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011396 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is pictured firmly in the grips of the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011814 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is released from the grips of the...

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NASA image: La Niña Persists
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Nov 7, 2007

La Niña Persists

The tropical Pacific Ocean remains in the grips of a cool La Niña, as shown by new data of sea-level heights from...

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NASA image: The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman
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Feb 8, 2019

The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman

iss058e011813 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grips of the...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Spots Signs of Erupting Russian Volcano
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May 20, 2014

NASA Spacecraft Spots Signs of Erupting Russian Volcano

Winter still grips the volcanoes on Russia Kamchatka peninsula. NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image showing...

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NASA image: Grip & Grin
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Dec 18, 2018

Grip & Grin

From left to right: Dr. Oliver Ullrich from the University of Zurich, Dr. Ye Zhang and Dr. Howard Levine of NASA's...

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NASA image: Grip & Grin
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Dec 18, 2018

Grip & Grin

From left to right: Dr. Oliver Ullrich from the University of Zurich, Dr. Ye Zhang and Dr. Howard Levine of NASA's...

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NASA image: Grip & Grin
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Dec 18, 2018

Grip & Grin

Dr. Oliver Ullrich (left) from the University of Zurich and Dr. Howard Levine of NASA's Kennedy Space Center stood...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Logbook Entries
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Aug 16, 2021

Ingenuity Logbook Entries

Havard Grip, chief pilot of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, documents the details of each flight in the mission's...

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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.
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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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