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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: Candid views of Pilot Still in the Spacelab module
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Sep 18, 2012

Candid views of Pilot Still in the Spacelab module

STS083-303-002 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Susan L. Still, pilot, floats into the Spacelab Module in the early...

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NASA image: M2-F1 on lakebed with pilot Milt Thompson
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Aug 15, 1963

M2-F1 on lakebed with pilot Milt Thompson

NASA Flight Research Pilot Milt Thompson, shown here on the lakebed with the M2-F1 lifting body, was an early backer...

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NASA image: RME 1331 - Pilot Edwards with SCCI equipment
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Mar 4, 1998

RME 1331 - Pilot Edwards with SCCI equipment

S89-E-5270 (25 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut Joe F. Edwards, Jr., pilot,...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 14, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A NASA T-34 aircraft, tail number 602, arrived at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry
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Dec 20, 1972

F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry

A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft (designated TF-8A) to install an experimental...

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NASA image: John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44
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Mar 13, 1964

John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44

John B. McKay was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research...

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NASA image: M2-F2 with test pilot Bruce A. Peterson
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Sep 22, 1966

M2-F2 with test pilot Bruce A. Peterson

Bruce A. Peterson standing beside the M2-F2 lifting body on Rogers Dry Lake. Peterson became the NASA project pilot...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0138-01
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May 12, 2016

AFRC2016-0138-01

NASA’s Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft (front-right) is situated near NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson during Shuttle Training Aircraft Ops
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Apr 16, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson during Shuttle Training Aircraft Ops

JSC2009-E-084158 (16 April 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, flies a Shuttle Training Aircraft...

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NASA image: Pilot Frick gets a drink at the galley on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 9, 2002

Pilot Frick gets a drink at the galley on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110

STS110-E-5042 (9 April 2002) --- Astronaut Stephen N. Frick, STS-110 pilot, works on the mid deck of the Space...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Johnson works on the FD during Flight Day 5
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May 15, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Johnson works on the FD during Flight Day 5

S125-E-007729 (15 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, SS-125 pilot, scribbles a note on Atlantis' flight...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson poses for a photo on the Middeck
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson poses for a photo on the Middeck

S125-E-009925 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, is pictured on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman documents the final closeout of Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Pilot Altman documents the final closeout of Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5258 (17 September 2000) --- As the STS-106 crew is in the process of closing down its operations with the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - COMMAND PILOT - GULF
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Jan 15, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - COMMAND PILOT - GULF

S66-17153 (15 Jan. 1966) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong. Gemini-8 command pilot, climbs into a boilerplate model of...

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NASA image: Pilot Bloomfield in a sleep restraint on the middeck during STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

Pilot Bloomfield in a sleep restraint on the middeck during STS-97

STS097-327-027 (30 Nov.-11 Dec. 2000) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-97 pilot, prepares for his sleep...

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NASA image: STS-115 Pilot Ferguson on Atlantis Aft Flight Deck
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Sep 9, 2006

STS-115 Pilot Ferguson on Atlantis Aft Flight Deck

S115-E-05297 (9 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Christopher J. Ferguson, STS-115 pilot, on the flight deck of Atlantis...

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NASA image: View of Pilot Gregory C. Johnson during IFM on the Flight Deck
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May 21, 2009

View of Pilot Gregory C. Johnson during IFM on the Flight Deck

S125-E-013369 (21 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses a vacuum cleaner to remove dust...

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NASA image: STS-99 Pilot Gorie uses an ergometer on OV-105's middeck
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Mar 7, 2000

STS-99 Pilot Gorie uses an ergometer on OV-105's middeck

STS099-306-007 (11-22 February 2000) ---Astronaut Dominic L. Gorie, STS-99 pilot, works out on the ergometer device...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman sets up a camcorder in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 14, 2000

Pilot Altman sets up a camcorder in Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5233 (14 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, pilot, sets up a camcorder in the Zvezda service...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson on the Flight Deck
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May 19, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson on the Flight Deck

S125-E-012366 (20 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, rests in his sleeping bag on the flight...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman checks the timeline in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 14, 2000

Pilot Altman checks the timeline in Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5230 (14 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, pilot, checks the crew activity timeline posted on...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman carries a battery through the transfer tunnel during STS-106
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Sep 14, 2000

Pilot Altman carries a battery through the transfer tunnel during STS-106

S106-E-5227 (14 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, pilot, carries supplies through the tunnel leading...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson in T-38A prior to Ellington departure
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson in T-38A prior to Ellington departure

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson waves from T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit prior to Ellington Field departure....

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelin in the A/L area on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelin in the A/L area on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05200 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, moves through a hatch into...

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