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NASA image: STS-26 crew during emergency egress exercise at LC 39 launch pad B
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May 4, 1988

STS-26 crew during emergency egress exercise at LC 39 launch pad B

S88-40898 (4 May 1988) --- Astronauts, members of the orbiter close-out crew and fire and rescue personnel...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Apr 9, 2008

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Mark Geyer, NASA’s Orion manager, visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on April...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0013
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Jan 6, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle prime crew Commander John Young and Pilot Bob Crippen watch as backup...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0012
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Jan 6, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shutle astronauts being briefed on the emergency pad escape system are (left to...

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NASA image: STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2
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Oct 30, 1996

STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2

S96-18552 (30 Oct. 1996) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox (left), STS-82 mission commander, chats with astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0023
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Jan 6, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle prime astronaut crew members Bob Crippen (left) and John Young (right)...

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NASA image: STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2
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Oct 30, 1996

STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2

S96-18547 (30 Oct. 1996) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-82 mission commander, chats with a crewmate (out of...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0017
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Jan 6, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle prime crew astronauts Bob Crippen (left) and John Young (center) board...

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NASA image: SpaceX SuperDraco Test Video
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Oct 23, 2019

SpaceX SuperDraco Test Video

Test of Crew Dragon's upgraded launch escape system ahead of static fire and in-flight abort tests. Altogether, we...

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NASA image: Shuttle crew escape systems (CES) rocket test at Hurricane Mesa, Utah
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Nov 12, 1987

Shuttle crew escape systems (CES) rocket test at Hurricane Mesa, Utah

Shuttle crew escape systems (CES) tractor rocket tests conducted at Hurricane Mesa, Utah. This preliminary ground...

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NASA image: Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT
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Mar 20, 1987

Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT

Shuttle crew escape systems test is conducted by astronauts Steven R. Nagel (left) and Manley L. (Sonny) Carter in...

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NASA image: STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2
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Oct 30, 1996

STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2

S96-18553 (30 Oct. 1996) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, gets help with his launch and entry suit prior to a...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Two mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles, or MRAPs, sit ready to receive astronauts and ground crews during a...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Chris Ferguson, Boeing’s Director of Crew and Mission Operations for their Commercial Crew Program, is helped into...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Commercial Crew astronauts test out the Boeing/United Launch Alliance (ULA) emergency egress system on June 19,...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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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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