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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: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA and Firefly Aerospace engineers review the integration plan for the agency’s CubeSat R5 Spacecraft 4 (R5-S4) at...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

A NASA engineer installs the agency’s CubeSat R5 Spacecraft 4 (R5-S4) into the dispenser at Firefly Aerospace's...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

From left, Firefly mission manager Marcy Mabry observes NASA engineer James Berck install the agency’s CubeSat R5...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Jacob Nunez-Kearny removes the foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the propulsion system on the...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

From left, NASA engineer James Berck removes the foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the relative navigation...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Jacob Nunez-Kearny removes foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the propulsion system on the...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Sam Pedrotty performs final cleaning of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL’s) Extremely Low...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo 2 Prelaunch Imagery
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Jul 1, 2024

Firefly Demo 2 Prelaunch Imagery

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket carrying eight CubeSats as part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative’s (CSLI) ELaNa...

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Jul 1, 2024

Firefly Demo 2 Prelaunch Imagery

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket carrying eight CubeSats as part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative’s (CSLI) ELaNa...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo 2 Prelaunch Imagery
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Jul 1, 2024

Firefly Demo 2 Prelaunch Imagery

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket carrying eight CubeSats as part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative’s (CSLI) ELaNa...

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Jul 1, 2024

Firefly Demo 2 Prelaunch Imagery

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket carrying eight CubeSats as part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative’s (CSLI) ELaNa...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - TecEdSat Integration
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Jun 8, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - TecEdSat Integration

NASA’s TechEdSat-11 (TES-11) CubeSat awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - SOC-I Integration
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Jun 6, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - SOC-I Integration

A Satellite for Optimal Control and Imaging (SOC-i) CubeSat awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - R5-S4 Integration
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - R5-S4 Integration

NASA’s CubeSat R5 Spacecraft 4 (R5-S4) awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - SOC-I Integration
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Jun 6, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - SOC-I Integration

A Satellite for Optimal Control and Imaging (SOC-i) CubeSat awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - KUbeSat-1 Integration
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Apr 25, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - KUbeSat-1 Integration

Technicians with the University of Kansas prepare their KUbeSat-1 for integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - KUbeSat-1 Integration
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Apr 25, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - KUbeSat-1 Integration

Technicians with the University of Kansas prepare their KUbeSat-1 for integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - Serenity Integration
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Jun 7, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - Serenity Integration

Serenity, a 3U CubeSat, awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base,...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - CatSat Integration
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Apr 25, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - CatSat Integration

A CubeSat named CatSat from the University of Arizona awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - KUbeSat-1 Integration
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Apr 25, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - KUbeSat-1 Integration

Technicians with the University of Kansas prepare their KUbeSat-1 for integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - TecEdSat Integration
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Jun 8, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - TecEdSat Integration

NASA’s TechEdSat-11 (TES-11) CubeSat awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - R5-S4 Integration
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - R5-S4 Integration

NASA’s CubeSat R5 Spacecraft 4 (R5-S4) awaits integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - MESAT1 Intergration
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Apr 22, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - MESAT1 Intergration

Technicians from the University of Maine prepare CubeSat MESAT-1 for integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - MESAT1 Intergration
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Apr 22, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing - MESAT1 Intergration

Technicians from the University of Maine prepare CubeSat MESAT-1 for integration at Firefly’s Payload Processing...

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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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