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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 approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e416851 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: Cygnus-X: The Cool Swan Glowing in Flight
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May 11, 2012

Cygnus-X: The Cool Swan Glowing in Flight

This new view of the Cygnus-X star-formation region by ESA Herschel Space Observatory highlights chaotic networks of...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians secure a...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter
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Aug 6, 2024

NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter

iss071e462164 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jeanette Epps and Matthew Dominick, both Expedition 71...

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NASA image: Cygnus CRS-11 Rendezvous and Capture - April 19, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019

Cygnus CRS-11 Rendezvous and Capture - April 19, 2019

On April 19, 2019, at 5:30 a.m. EDT, Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA used the International Space...

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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: Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-12 “What’s On Board” Briefing
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Nov 1, 2019

Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-12 “What’s On Board” Briefing

On Nov 1, NASA held a briefing at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to discuss the science, research...

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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 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 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 CRS-11 Installation - April 19, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019

Cygnus CRS-11 Installation - April 19, 2019

After its capture this morning at 5:28 a.m. EDT, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was bolted into place on the...

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NASA image: Cygnus awaiting its capture by the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus awaiting its capture by the Canadarm2

iss071e418233 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e418230 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: Cygnus CRS13 Rendezvous and Capture
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Feb 18, 2020

Cygnus CRS13 Rendezvous and Capture

ISS Expedition 62 Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-13 cargo craft rendezvous and capture. Includes footage of...

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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: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians position a...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as a...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
Image
Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as a...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians secure a...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as a...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians are...

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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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