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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: Pilot Kent Rominger floats in tunnel
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Oct 24, 1995

Pilot Kent Rominger floats in tunnel

STS073-E-5053 (26 Oct. 1995) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-73 pilot, floats through a tunnel connecting the...

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NASA image: Pilot Ashby unpacks a cable on the middeck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

Pilot Ashby unpacks a cable on the middeck of Endeavour

S100-E-5117 (21 April 2001) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, pilot, unpacks some cable on the middeck of the Space...

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NASA image: STS-79 commander and pilot on the forward flight deck
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Sep 24, 1996

STS-79 commander and pilot on the forward flight deck

STS79-E-5383 (24 September 1996) --- Astronauts William F. Readdy (left) and Terrence W. Wilcutt sit at the...

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NASA image: Pilot Ashby poses on the aft flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 20, 2001

Pilot Ashby poses on the aft flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5023 (20 April 2001) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, pilot, is pictured on Endeavour's flight deck as the...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld at pilot's station on forward flight deck
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Feb 26, 1997

MS Grunsfeld at pilot's station on forward flight deck

STS081-368-018 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-81 mission specialist, mans the pilot's...

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NASA image: Pilot Ashby eats a meal on the middeck of Endeavour
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Apr 20, 2001

Pilot Ashby eats a meal on the middeck of Endeavour

S100-E-5008 (20 April 2001) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, pilot, is pictured on Endeavour's middeck as the shuttle...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman at work in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 16, 2000

Pilot Altman at work in Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5241 (16 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, pilot, and six STS-106 crewmates are noticing the...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Pilot Johnson in the PMA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 Pilot Johnson in the PMA-1

S134-E-009323 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg H. Johnson, STS-134 pilot, floats through a hatch on the...

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NASA image: STS-134 Pilot Johnson on the Flight Deck
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May 30, 2011

STS-134 Pilot Johnson on the Flight Deck

S134-E-010959 (30 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg H. Johnson, STS-134 pilot, is pictured near an overhead window...

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NASA image: Pilot Kelly photographs the Earth from the flight deck
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Mar 9, 2001

Pilot Kelly photographs the Earth from the flight deck

STS102-E-5008 (9 March 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, pilot, aims a camera through an overhead window on the...

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May 29, 2011

View of STS-134 Pilot Johnson on the Shuttle Middeck

S134-E-011280 (28 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg H. Johnson, STS-134 pilot, is pictured on the middeck of space...

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NASA image: Pilot Brandenstein performs various procedures on flight deck
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Sep 5, 1983

Pilot Brandenstein performs various procedures on flight deck

STS008-18-481 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-8 pilot, communicates with ground...

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NASA image: WEIGHT AND BALANCE TESTS (COMMAND PILOT) - TRAINING - CAPE
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Oct 25, 1965

WEIGHT AND BALANCE TESTS (COMMAND PILOT) - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-56208 (25 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot for the Gemini-7 prime crew, is pictured during...

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NASA image: Pilot Ashby and MS Lonchakov pose on the middeck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

Pilot Ashby and MS Lonchakov pose on the middeck of Endeavour

S100-E-5197 (21 April 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri V. Lonchakov (left), mission specialist representing Rosaviakosmos,...

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NASA image: Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28
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Mar 30, 1961

Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28

Joseph A. Walker was a Chief Research Pilot at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center during the mid-1960s. He...

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NASA image: Test Pilot Sits in X-59 Cockpit Prior to First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

Test Pilot Sits in X-59 Cockpit Prior to First Engine Run

Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin sits in the cockpit of NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft in...

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Dec 3, 2023

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jsc2024e01170 (Dec. 3, 2023) --- SpaceX Crew-8 Pilot Michael Barratt of NASA's Commercial Crew Program poses for a...

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NASA image: NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins
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Apr 28, 2021

NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins

We are heartbroken to share that astronaut Michael Collins, the command module pilot of the historic Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, Apollo 14 Command Module pilot
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Aug 1, 1970

Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, Apollo 14 Command Module pilot

Portrait of Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, Apollo 14 lunar landing mission Command Module pilot in civilian clothes.

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NASA image: Pilot Altman moves through a hatch in the ISS during STS-106
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Sep 16, 2000

Pilot Altman moves through a hatch in the ISS during STS-106

STS-106 Pilot Scott Altman moves through a hatch with a stowage bag and a drink container in the International Space...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

NASA Armstrong Research Center pilots Paul Newton and Tim Williams stand by the center’s F/A-18 research aircraft.

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NASA image: Quesst Mission- NASA Test Piot Nils Larson Inspects X-59’s Cockpit
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May 10, 2023

Quesst Mission- NASA Test Piot Nils Larson Inspects X-59’s Cockpit

NASA test pilot, Nils Larson, inspects the X-59 cockpit displays and lighting system during system checkouts. The...

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NASA image: Aurora Flight Sciences' Perseus B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Flight
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Jun 5, 1998

Aurora Flight Sciences' Perseus B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Flight

A long, slender wing and a pusher propeller at the rear characterize the Perseus B remotely piloted research...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 Mission,Command Module Pilot Donn F. Eisele
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Oct 14, 1968

Apollo 7 Mission,Command Module Pilot Donn F. Eisele

AS07-04-1583 (11-22 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Donn F. Eisele, Apollo 7 command pilot, is photographed during the...

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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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