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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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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: Bridenstine stands by AFRC center director David McBride in one of Armstrong's mission control rooms that monitor flights, talk with pilots and gather data to project analysis.
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine stands by AFRC center director David McBride in one of Armstrong's mission control rooms that monitor flights, talk with pilots and gather data to project analysis.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine learns about the many uses for mission control rooms for flight research projects...

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NASA image: Star Trek Cast and Crew Visit NASA Dryden in 1967
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Apr 13, 1967

Star Trek Cast and Crew Visit NASA Dryden in 1967

The 1960s Star Trek television series’ cast member Chief Medical Officer Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy played by DeForest...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At right, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot James Kelly, and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At right, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot James Kelly, and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At right, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot James Kelly, and Mission Specialists...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams uses a HAM radio and talks to students
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Aug 2, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams uses a HAM radio and talks to students

NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams Suni Williams uses a HAM radio and talks to students...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00214
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Oct 2, 2006

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NASA astronaut Jim Kelly talks about piloting the space shuttle and the fun of flying in space in this episode of...

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NASA image: EDWARD H. WHITE II
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Jun 7, 1965

EDWARD H. WHITE II

S65-32993 (7 June 1965) --- Astronauts James A. McDivitt (left), Gemini-Titan 4 command pilot; and Edward H. White...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc150
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Jan 12, 1997

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Pilot Jett talks to members of the suiting crew in the white room at Pad 39B before entering the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. With her (at left) are Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, and Pilot James Kelly.   Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. With her (at left) are Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility....

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda talks to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility.  Behind him (left to right) are other crew members: Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, Pilot James Kelly and Commander Eileen Collins.  Camarda is a new addition to the crew.  Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA.  The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda talks to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. Behind him (left to right) are other crew members: Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, Pilot James Kelly and Commander Eileen Collins. Camarda is a new addition to the crew. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda talks to workers in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left) STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, Pilot James Kelly and Commander Eileen Collins talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left) STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, Pilot James Kelly and Commander Eileen Collins talk to workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left) STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson and Soichi Noguchi, Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc452
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Mar 13, 1997

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STS-83 Pilot Susan L. Still talks to the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: Apollo-Saturn (AS)-16 Crew - Geology Training - CA
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Jun 10, 1971

Apollo-Saturn (AS)-16 Crew - Geology Training - CA

S71-36874 (10 June 1971) --- University of Texas geologist/professor William R. Muelhberger (left) talks with...

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NASA image: STS-57 Pilot Brian J. Duffy uses SAREX II on the aft flight deck of OV-105
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Pilot Brian J. Duffy uses SAREX II on the aft flight deck of OV-105

STS057-40-028 (21 June-1 July 1993) --- Astronaut Brian Duffy, pilot, talks to amateur radio operators on Earth from...

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NASA image: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama talks to attendees during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, held on Tuesday, May...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GRISSOM
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Jul 21, 1961

ASTRONAUT GRISSOM

S61-02897 (21 July 1961) --- Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) ?Liberty Bell 7?...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt and Mir 22 commander pose for photo on flight deck
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Sep 21, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt and Mir 22 commander pose for photo on flight deck

STS79-E-5192 (21 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, pilot, talks about shared chores with cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama talks to attendees during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, held on Tuesday, May...

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NASA image: Star Trek Cast and Crew Visit NASA Dryden in 1967
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Apr 13, 1967

Star Trek Cast and Crew Visit NASA Dryden in 1967

The 1960s Star Trek television series’ cast members visit NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, now called...

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NASA image: Pilot Ashby uses the HAM radio in Zarya during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

Pilot Ashby uses the HAM radio in Zarya during STS-100

STS100-345-015 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-100 pilot, talks to amateur radio operators...

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NASA image: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama talks to attendees during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, held on Tuesday, May...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY (SUITING-UP)(MEDICAL SENSORS)  - CAPE
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Dec 4, 1965

PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY (SUITING-UP)(MEDICAL SENSORS) - CAPE

S65-61755 (4 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (RECOVERY) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC
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Jul 21, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (RECOVERY) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC

S66-42780 (21 July 1966) --- The crew of the Gemini-10 spaceflight, astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Fred Haise - Suiting Room - Prelaunch - KSC
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Apr 11, 1970

Astronaut Fred Haise - Suiting Room - Prelaunch - KSC

S70-34851 (11 April 1970) --- A space suit technician talks with astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot for...

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NASA image: Bolden Glenn Lecture Series
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Jun 27, 2012

Bolden Glenn Lecture Series

Former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Sen. John Glenn speaks to those in attendance...

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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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