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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

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: Crewmembers of the STS 51-L mission at pre-launch breakfast
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Jan 28, 1986

Crewmembers of the STS 51-L mission at pre-launch breakfast

51L-S-029 (28 Jan. 1986) --- Crew members of the STS-51L mission are seated for breakfast launch morning in the...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L
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Aug 9, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L

S85-44459 (19 Nov. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, seated behind 51-L pilot Michael J. Smith, prepares to strap...

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NASA image: Tests - STS-33/51L (Debris)
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Apr 16, 1986

Tests - STS-33/51L (Debris)

S86-30504 (16 April 1986) --- A 4,000 pound, 11' x 20' piece of the aft center segment tang joint of the space...

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NASA image: Tests - STS-33/51L (Debris)
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Apr 16, 1986

Tests - STS-33/51L (Debris)

S86-30503 (16 April 1986) --- A 4,000 pound, 11' x 20' piece of the aft center segment tang joint of the space...

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NASA image: TESTS - STS-33/51L (DEBRIS)
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Apr 9, 1986

TESTS - STS-33/51L (DEBRIS)

S86-30363 (13 March 1986) --- Deep Drone Dive #52 March 13, 1986, OCC contact 191 Photosea 1200 camera. (fc)

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NASA image: TESTS - STS-33/51L (DEBRIS)
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Mar 28, 1986

TESTS - STS-33/51L (DEBRIS)

S86-29994 (17 & 19 March 1986) --- OOC #195, 292, 301 March 17 and March 19, SRB recovery operations. (FRS. 0X-9) (bg)

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NASA image: TEACHER-IN-SPACE PARTICIPANT - BARBARA MORGAN - SUIT/HYGIENE BRIEFING
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Sep 12, 1985

TEACHER-IN-SPACE PARTICIPANT - BARBARA MORGAN - SUIT/HYGIENE BRIEFING

Teacherin-Space participant Christa McAuliffe (right) is briefed on her suit and on personal hygiene equipment to be...

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NASA image: TEACHER-IN-SPACE PARTICIPANT - BARBARA MORGAN - SUIT/HYGIENE BRIEFING
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Sep 12, 1985

TEACHER-IN-SPACE PARTICIPANT - BARBARA MORGAN - SUIT/HYGIENE BRIEFING

S85-40075 (12 Sept. 1985) --- Teacher-in-Space participant Christa McAuliffe is pictured during her briefing on suit...

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NASA image: Official portrait Gregory Jarvis STS 51-L payload specialist
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Jan 17, 1985

Official portrait Gregory Jarvis STS 51-L payload specialist

S85-25624 (1985) --- Astronaut Gregory B. Jarvis, payload specialist. Photo credit: NASA (NOTE: Since this portrait...

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NASA image: Portrait - Scobee, Francis R. (Dick)
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Aug 6, 1984

Portrait - Scobee, Francis R. (Dick)

S84-39408 (6 Aug. 1984) --- Astronaut Francis R. Scobee, commander. Photo credit: NASA (NOTE: Astronaut Scobee died...

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NASA image: Crew pose for portrait while training at KSC
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Jan 9, 1986

Crew pose for portrait while training at KSC

S86-30460 (9 Jan. 1986) --- NASA's STS-51L crew members pose for photographs during a break in countdown training at...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training

S86-25183 (for release January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist representing the...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on the KC-135 for zero-G training
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Jan 8, 1986

Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on the KC-135 for zero-G training

S86-25196 (January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer/payload specialist, gets a preview...

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NASA image: "Teacher in Space" Participants - Space Food Testing - Orientation Session - JSC
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Sep 25, 1985

"Teacher in Space" Participants - Space Food Testing - Orientation Session - JSC

S85-39979 (10 Sept. 1985) --- Two teachers training for participation in the STS-51L flight get their first...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training
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Jan 25, 1985

Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training

S85-26106 (25 Jan. 1985) --- Astronaut Gregory Jarvis gets a familiarization session in weightlessness aboard a...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L (Zero-G)
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Nov 20, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L (Zero-G)

S85-44834 (20 Nov. 1985) --- This flying human chain represents prime and backup payload specialists for two...

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NASA image: Liftoff of Shuttle Challenger for STS 51-L mission
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Jan 28, 1986

Liftoff of Shuttle Challenger for STS 51-L mission

51L-S-156 (28 Jan. 1986) --- The space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Pad 39B Jan. 28, 1986 at 11:38 a.m. (EST)...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Christa McAuliffe Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC
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Sep 12, 1985

Payload Specialist Christa McAuliffe Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC

S85-40031 (November 1985) --- Payload specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe is briefed on launch/entry helmets by crew...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Onizuka, Ellison S.
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Jan 24, 1986

Portrait - Astronaut Onizuka, Ellison S.

S86-25964 (31 Jan. 1978) --- Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka. Photo credit: NASA (NOTE: Astronaut Onizuka lost his life...

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NASA image: TEACH-IN-SPACE PARTICIPANT - BARBARA MORGAN - SUIT/HYGIENE BRIEFING
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Sep 12, 1985

TEACH-IN-SPACE PARTICIPANT - BARBARA MORGAN - SUIT/HYGIENE BRIEFING

Teacher-in-Space Participant Christa McAuliffe is briefed on her suit and on personal hygiene equipment to be used...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist (PS) Christa McAuliffe - Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC
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Sep 12, 1985

Payload Specialist (PS) Christa McAuliffe - Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC

S85-40030 (November 1985) --- Payload specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe is briefed on launch/entry helmets by crew...

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NASA image: Official portrait Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS 51-L Teacher in Space
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Sep 26, 1985

Official portrait Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS 51-L Teacher in Space

S85-41239 (26 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut Sharon Christa McAuliffe, payload specialist Teacher in Space Project. NOTE:...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Christa McAuliffe briefed on launch/entry helmets
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Sep 12, 1985

Payload specialist Christa McAuliffe briefed on launch/entry helmets

S85-40029 (November 1985) --- Payload specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe is briefed on launch/entry helmets by crew...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe preparing for STS 51-L flight
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Jan 9, 1986

Christa McAuliffe preparing for STS 51-L flight

S86-25279 (November 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist, has homework of her own to do as...

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