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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: M2-F1 cockpit
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Mar 21, 1963

M2-F1 cockpit

This photo shows the cockpit configuration of the M2-F1 wingless lifting body. With a top speed of about 120 knots,...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culberston, smiling and wearing his helmet with breathing apparatus attached, sits in T-38A...

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NASA image: Pilot Bill Dana in HiMAT cockpit
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Mar 14, 1979

Pilot Bill Dana in HiMAT cockpit

Pilot Bill Dana in HiMAT cockpit

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NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #809 cockpit
Image
Dec 11, 1999

Lockheed ER-2 #809 cockpit

Lockheed ER-2 #809 cockpit

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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: NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine, former navy pilot, sits comfortably back in F-18 jet cockpit at Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.
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Aug 28, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine sits in F-18 jet cockpit in NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center hangar in California where he did a Facebook Live event.

NASA Administrator Bridenstine, former navy pilot, sits comfortably back in F-18 jet cockpit at Armstrong Flight...

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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: NASA's modified DC-8 now carries the name of the late Edwin W. Lewis below its cockpit window, a tribute to his 18 years piloting the unique science laboratory
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Dec 5, 2007

NASA's modified DC-8 now carries the name of the late Edwin W. Lewis below its cockpit window, a tribute to his 18 years piloting the unique science laboratory

NASA's modified DC-8 now carries the name of the late Edwin W. Lewis below its cockpit window, a tribute to his 18...

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NASA image: Northrup Grumman GoPro Cockpit Video
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Oct 1, 2019

Northrup Grumman GoPro Cockpit Video

Northrop Grumman provided GoPro video from inside the cockpit of the L-1011 aircraft mated with the Pegasus ICON....

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
Image
Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the left side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
Image
Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the right side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: F-14 #991 cockpit
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Jul 2, 1980

F-14 #991 cockpit

View of the cockpit of NASA's F-14, tail number 991. This aircraft was the first of a series of post-Vietnam...

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NASA image: NASA Pilot Bruce Peterson in the cockpit of the restored M2-F1 Lifting Body.
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Nov 4, 1997

NASA Pilot Bruce Peterson in the cockpit of the restored M2-F1 Lifting Body.

NASA Pilot Bruce Peterson in the cockpit of the restored M2-F1 Lifting Body.

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NASA image: F-15 PCA (Propulsion Controlled Aircraft) simulation cockpit
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Oct 11, 1994

F-15 PCA (Propulsion Controlled Aircraft) simulation cockpit

F-15 Propulsion Controlled Aircraft (PCA) simulation cockpit

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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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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Opens X-59 Cockpit After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Opens X-59 Cockpit After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson opens the X-59 cockpit after completing the aircraft’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct. 28,...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Opens X-59 Cockpit After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA Test Pilot Opens X-59 Cockpit After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson opens the X-59 cockpit after completing the aircraft’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct. 28,...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03192
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Jun 11, 2010

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View from the cockpit of Glenn’s S–3 Viking

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NASA image: Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit
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Jul 7, 1989

Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit

Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit of a T 38 at Ellington Field prior to his...

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NASA image: Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 28, 2018

Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong

Rylee Ritter, student and first time visitor to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, sits in a mockup of an F-15...

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NASA image: ER-2 Cockpit Effort Will Enhance Pilot Safety
Image
Aug 20, 2018

ER-2 Cockpit Effort Will Enhance Pilot Safety

Eric Nisbet works on a part for the ER-2 instrument panel.

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NASA image: ER-2 Cockpit Effort Will Enhance Pilot Safety
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Jun 14, 2018

ER-2 Cockpit Effort Will Enhance Pilot Safety

Andrew Shaw works on a component for the high-altitude ER-2 aircraft's instrument panel.

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NASA image: ER-2 Cockpit Effort Will Enhance Pilot Safety
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Aug 20, 2018

ER-2 Cockpit Effort Will Enhance Pilot Safety

Hector Rosas works on fabricating a part for the ER-2 instrumentation panel.

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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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