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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51 crew portrait features (left to right): Frank L. Culbertson, commander; Daniel W. Bursch, mission...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch. The surrounding area is dark, with...

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NASA image: View of three main engines in preparation for STS-51
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Sep 3, 1993

View of three main engines in preparation for STS-51

S93-43619 (18 Aug 1993) --- At Launch Pad 39B, work is under way to remove and replace the three main engines on the...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 13, 1993

Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean

One of the STS-51 astronauts used a "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm cmaera to photograph this view of Hurricane Kenneth in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch brush their teeth on Discovery's middeck
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Sep 25, 1993

Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch brush their teeth on Discovery's middeck

STS051-10-025 (12-22 Sept. 1993) --- (Orient Photo With Hygiene Kit At Right Center). Astronauts Frank L. Culbertson...

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NASA image: STS 51-G crewmembers participate in training in crew compartment trainer
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May 7, 1985

STS 51-G crewmembers participate in training in crew compartment trainer

S85-31933 (17 May 1985) --- Four members of the STS 51-G crew participate in a training exercise in the shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-51 astronauts participate in emergency bailout training in WETF
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Mar 24, 1993

STS-51 astronauts participate in emergency bailout training in WETF

S93-31928 (24 March 1993) --- Astronaut Carl E. Walz, mission specialist, navigates a one-person life raft during...

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NASA image: View of the Mission Control Center Activity during STS 51-A
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Nov 8, 1984

View of the Mission Control Center Activity during STS 51-A

Jay H. Greene, right, ascent flight director for STS 51-A, monitors pre-launch activity at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-51 crew seen in White room prior to launch of Discovery
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Sep 12, 1993

STS-51 crew seen in White room prior to launch of Discovery

STS051-S-109 (12 Sept 1993) --- Inside the White Room, three astronaut crew members for the STS-51 flight await...

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NASA image: Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B
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Apr 29, 1985

Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B

51B-S-052 (20 April 1985) --- The STS 51-B Spacelab 3 mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Atlantis and the end of the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 8, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Atlantis and the end of the STS 51-J mission

S85-41803 (7 Sept 1985) --- George W.S. Abbey, bottom right, greets the five members of the STS 51-J crew as they...

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NASA image: STS 51-F crew members during news conference
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Jul 3, 1985

STS 51-F crew members during news conference

S85-36655 (24 June 1985) --- The seven crewmembers for STS 51-F/Spacelab 2 pose for photographers following their...

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NASA image: Audience and News Media at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L
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Feb 3, 1986

Audience and News Media at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L

S86-26428 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Dozens of cameras and thousands of eyes focus on President Ronald Reagan (out of frame...

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NASA image: Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch supporting ORFEUS and SPAS
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Sep 20, 1993

Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch supporting ORFEUS and SPAS

Astronauts Frank L. Culbertson Jr., STS-51 mission commander, and Daniel W. Bursch, mission specialist, are seen on...

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NASA image: Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission

With the Caribbean Sea and part of the Bahama Islands chain as a backdrop, two STS-51 crewmembers evaluate...

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NASA image: KSC-93PC-1196
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Sep 12, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51: Discovery

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NASA image: KSC-84PC-0732
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Nov 8, 1984

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-A: Discovery

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-0509
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Oct 3, 1985

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-J: Atlantis

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-0463
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Aug 27, 1985

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-I: Discovery

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-0191
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Apr 12, 1985

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-D: Discovery

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-0265
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Apr 29, 1985

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-B: Challenger

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NASA image: KSC-86PC-0081
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Jan 28, 1986

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-L: Challenger

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-0397
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Jul 29, 1985

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-F: Challenger

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NASA image: KSC-85PC-0056
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Jan 24, 1985

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-51-C: Discovery

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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.
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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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