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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 Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: Cygnus CRS13 Launch Coverage
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Feb 18, 2020

Cygnus CRS13 Launch Coverage

ISS Expedition 62 Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-13 Launch operations at Wallops Flight Facilities, Wallops Island,...

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NASA image: Cygnus Cargo Load for Orbital CRS-3
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Dec 8, 2017

Cygnus Cargo Load for Orbital CRS-3

Orbital Sciences Corp. completed final cargo load of the Cygnus cargo spacecraft Oct. 23, 2014, in preparation for...

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NASA image: Cygnus Cargo Load for Orbital CRS-3
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Dec 8, 2017

Cygnus Cargo Load for Orbital CRS-3

Orbital Sciences Corp. completed final cargo load of the Cygnus cargo spacecraft Oct. 23, 2014, in preparation for...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

ISS047e021586 03/26/2016) --- Cygnus capture March 26, 2016. Expedition 47 robotic arm operator NASA astronaut Tim...

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NASA image: Cygnus and  Canadarm2.
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Oct 5, 2013

Cygnus and Canadarm2.

View of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp attached to the end of the...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

Expedition 47 robotic arm operator Tim Kopra of NASA commanded the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic...

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NASA image: Cygnus unberth
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Feb 19, 2016

Cygnus unberth

ISS046e043433 (02/19/2016) --- The Expedition 46 crew took out the trash recently when it released the Orbital ATK...

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NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module
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Aug 6, 2024

The Cygnus space freighter attached to the Unity module

iss071e439629 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Still in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space...

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NASA image: Cygnus capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus capture

ISS040-E-067885 (16 July 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences’ Cygnus cargo craft attached to the end of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 8, 2019

Cygnus Departure

iss058e011401 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Cygnus Approach
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Sep 29, 2013

Cygnus Approach

Very distant view of the approach of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp to...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

ISS047e021582 (03/26/2016) --- Cygnus capture on 26 March 2016. Expedition 47 robotic arm operator NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity
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Mar 8, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, former NASA astronaut Dan Tani, who...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity
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Mar 8, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, former NASA astronaut Dan Tani, who...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity
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Mar 8, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, former NASA astronaut Dan Tani, who...

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NASA image: Cygnus Loop Nebula
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Mar 22, 2012

Cygnus Loop Nebula

Wispy tendrils of hot dust and gas glow brightly in this ultraviolet image of the Cygnus Loop nebula, taken by NASA...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 18, 2014

Cygnus Departure

ISS038-E-050049 (18 Feb. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 18, 2014

Cygnus Departure

ISS038-E-049423 (18 Feb. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 unberths the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 18, 2014

Cygnus Departure

ISS038-E-049453 (18 Feb. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 18, 2014

Cygnus Departure

ISS038-E-049447 (18 Feb. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 unberths the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 18, 2014

Cygnus Departure

ISS038-E-049430 (18 Feb. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 unberths the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 18, 2014

Cygnus Departure

ISS038-E-049421 (18 Feb. 2014) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 unberths the Orbital Sciences...

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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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