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

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e418235 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: Solar sphere viewed through the Skylab solar physics experiment
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Aug 21, 1973

Solar sphere viewed through the Skylab solar physics experiment

S73-32867 (21 Aug. 1973) --- The solar sphere viewed through the Skylab solar physics experiment (S082) Extreme...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Solar prominences are seen during a total solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar...

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NASA image: Filament Burst [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Filament Burst [video]

A bright solar prominence rose up from the Sun and twisted around in about a six-hour period (Apr. 21, 2015). While...

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NASA image: iss057e102387
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e102387

iss057e102387 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss063e010616
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May 11, 2020

iss063e010616

iss063e010616 (May 11, 2020) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Cygnus is pictured attached to the International Space Station
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Oct 13, 2024

Cygnus is pictured attached to the International Space Station

iss072e036306 (Oct. 13, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss067e141211
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Jun 20, 2022

iss067e141211

iss067e141211 (June 20, 2022) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss057e103652
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e103652

iss057e103652 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss070e085725
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Feb 1, 2024

iss070e085725

iss070e085725 (Feb. 1, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, packed with more than 8,200 pounds of...

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NASA image: iss059e092644
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Jun 6, 2019

iss059e092644

iss059e092644 (June 6, 2019) --- (From left) The Soyuz MS-12 crew ship and the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space...

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NASA image: iss071e113058
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May 24, 2024

iss071e113058

iss071e113058 (May 24, 2024) --- The cymbal-shaped UltraFlex solar arrays that power Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space...

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NASA image: iss064e047042
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Mar 28, 2021

iss064e047042

iss064e047042 (March 28, 2021) --- The Cygnus resupply ship, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex solar...

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NASA image: iss057e102396
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e102396

iss057e102396 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss066e154853
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Feb 21, 2022

iss066e154853

iss066e154853 (Feb. 21, 2022) --- Northrop Grummans's Cygnus space freighter, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss063e010642
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May 11, 2020

iss063e010642

iss063e010651 (May 11, 2020) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss057e102384
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e102384

iss057e102384 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: iss057e105337
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e105337

iss057e105337 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Cygnus and SSRMS by EHDC2
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Oct 10, 2020

Northrop Grumman Cygnus and SSRMS by EHDC2

iss063e107086 (Oct. 10, 2020) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm is extended near the Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply...

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NASA image: iss067e160629
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Jun 28, 2022

iss067e160629

iss067e160629 (June 28, 2022) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Mar 12, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0378294 (March 12, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, with its two prominent...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station
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Mar 12, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station

iss074e0378577 (March 12, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, with its two prominent...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station
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Mar 12, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station

iss074e0379134 (March 12, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, with its two prominent...

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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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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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