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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: Portrait - McNair, Ronald E.
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Sep 20, 1978

Portrait - McNair, Ronald E.

S78-35300 (31 Jan 1978) -- NASA Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair (PH.D.) was assigned as a mission specialist and was...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51A CREW
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Aug 20, 1984

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51A CREW

S84-40082 (August 1984) --- These five astronauts are scheduled to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on Mission...

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NASA image: Astronauts - McAuliffe and Morgan - Camera Training - JSC
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Sep 25, 1985

Astronauts - McAuliffe and Morgan - Camera Training - JSC

S85-41033 (18 Sept. 1985) --- Two women in training at JSC as part of the Teacher-in-Space Project and a position on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 14, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-32 patch, designed by the five crewmembers for the scheduled December 1989 space mission, depicts the Space...

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NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers pose for onboard portrait on middeck with 51L mementos
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers pose for onboard portrait on middeck with 51L mementos

STS026-08-007 (29 Sept-3 Oct 1988) --- An in-space crew portrait on the middeck of Discovery. Left to right are...

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NASA image: s84-27204
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Mar 7, 2013

s84-27204

S84-27204 (3-11 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, STS 41-B mission specialist, prepares to assemble meal...

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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: Astronauts Readdy, Walz, and Newman in airlock after EVA
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Readdy, Walz, and Newman in airlock after EVA

STS051-66-009 (16 Sept 1993) --- In Discovery's airlock, astronaut William F. Readdy, pilot, holds up a STS-51...

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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

S93-31929 (24 March 1993) --- The three mission specialists for NASA's STS-51 mission watch as a crewmate (out of...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 22, 2026

Day of Remembrance

Alison Smith Balch, daughter of NASA astronaut Michael J. Smith, pilot of Challenger STS 51-L, speaks during NASA’s...

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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: SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC
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Apr 16, 1985

SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC

S85-30878 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, left, and Astronaut candidate Mark C. Lee rehearse the...

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NASA image: View of the SRB recovery during STS 51-L investigation
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Mar 26, 1986

View of the SRB recovery during STS 51-L investigation

S86-29890 (20 March 1986) --- Stena workhorse arrival and offload of SRB. Trident Basin. (112) (st)

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NASA image: Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger
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Apr 8, 1986

Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger

S86-30340 (4 April 1986) --- Larue Forbes of CSC prepares to put the MADS tape onto one of the central data office’s...

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NASA image: Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger
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Apr 8, 1986

Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger

S86-30337 (4 April 1986) --- Digital data from the MADS tape is sent from Larue Forbes’ terminal to a hard copy...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L (T-38)
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Oct 3, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L (T-38)

Sharon Christa McAuliffe, the Teacher in Space participant from Concord, New Hampshire, prepares for a ride in the...

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NASA image: Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger
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Apr 8, 1986

Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger

S86-30339 (4 April 1986) --- Stan Williams (left) of Lockheed and Luther D. Palmer of NASA are pictured with the...

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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: Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger
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Apr 8, 1986

Analysis of data on MADS recorder tape from the STS 51-L Challenger

S86-30338 (4 April 1986) --- Carolyn Watson of Lockheed recieves a hard copy print-out of data from the MADS...

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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: Signs of black smoke during Liftoff of the Shuttle Challenger STS 51-L
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Jan 28, 1986

Signs of black smoke during Liftoff of the Shuttle Challenger STS 51-L

51L-10096 (12 Feb 1986) --- Time as of 0.445, first evidence of black smoke right hand (RH) solid rocket booster...

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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: View of the SRB recovery during STS 51-L investigation
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Mar 28, 1986

View of the SRB recovery during STS 51-L investigation

S86-29996 (16 March 1986) --- Deep Drone contact #192 dive 54. (st)

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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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