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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: PORTRAIT - LEESTMA, DAVID, ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE
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Dec 15, 1980

PORTRAIT - LEESTMA, DAVID, ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE

S80-42914 (Dec 1980) --- Astronaut David C. Leestma.

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NASA image: Astronaut Leestma during an EVA in the aft cargo hold
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Oct 13, 1984

Astronaut Leestma during an EVA in the aft cargo hold

41G-101-014 (13 October 1984) --- Astronaut David C. Leestma, in a 35mm frame exposed by fellow mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 24, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts composed the STS-28 crew. Seated from left to right are Richard N. (Dick) Richards, pilot; Brewster...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling
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Oct 14, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling

S84-43432 (11 Oct. 1984) --- Appearing small in the center background of this image, astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan,...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, terminal countdown demonstration test (TCDT) at KSC
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Jul 18, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, terminal countdown demonstration test (TCDT) at KSC

S89-41093 (9 Aug 1989) --- STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, mission specialist David C. Leestma relaxes in...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-41G - JSC
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Jul 6, 1984

CREW TRAINING (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-41G - JSC

S84-36958 (29 June 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, 41-G crew commander, perches nearby an underwater...

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NASA image: Astronaut in EMU in the payload bay
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Jun 25, 2009

Astronaut in EMU in the payload bay

41G-101-013 (14 Oct 1984) --- Astronaut David C. Leestma works at the Orbital Refueling System (ORS) on the Mission...

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NASA image: 41G crew activities
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Jun 25, 2009

41G crew activities

41G-101-039 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- Two members of a record seven-person crew are pictured during Intravehicular...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers pose for group portrait on middeck
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Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers pose for group portrait on middeck

STS028-22-030 (August 1989) --- An in-space crew portrait of the astronauts for the STS-28 mission. Brewster H. Shaw...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS028-S-007 (8 Aug 1989) --- Columbia is pictured just prior to clearing the tower at Launch Pad 39-B. The...

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NASA image: Astronaut Judith Resnik participates in WETF training
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May 14, 1984

Astronaut Judith Resnik participates in WETF training

S84-33898 (21 May 1984) --- Astronaut Jon A. McBride, 41-G pilot, assists his crewmate, Astronaut Kathryn D....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 8, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

On August 8, 1989, the 4th mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DOD), STS-28, lifted off from Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew leaves orbiter after landing at Kennedy Space Center
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Oct 13, 1984

STS 41-G crew leaves orbiter after landing at Kennedy Space Center

41G-90217 (13 Oct 1984) --- 41-G crew leaves the orbiter after landing at Kennedy Space Center at the end of their...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB
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Jul 3, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB

S89-39624 (3 July 1989) --- Following rollover from the Orbiter Processing Facility, the orbiter Columbia is...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B

STS028-S-008 (8 Aug 1989) --- A side view shows Columbia clearing the launch tower during the STS-28 liftoff....

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the 41G mission
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth Observation taken during the 41G mission

41G-120-177 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- Egypt and the Nile River Delta are easily recognizable in this 250mm frame. Cairo...

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NASA image: KSC supplied views of the STS 28 crew suiting up, at  breakfast and
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Aug 9, 1989

KSC supplied views of the STS 28 crew suiting up, at breakfast and

S89-41091 (18 July 1989) --- During the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), STS-28 crew members are...

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NASA image: STS-28 crewmembers don LESs prior to Columbia, OV-102, launch
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 crewmembers don LESs prior to Columbia, OV-102, launch

STS028-S-005 (8 Aug 1989) --- Three of five STS-28 astronaut crewmembers are pictured during their suiting up...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY)  - STS-41G
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Oct 14, 1984

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-41G

S84-43433 (11 Oct 1984) --- Photographed through aft flight deck windows, this 70mm frame shows Astronauts David C....

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut David Leestma speaks after receiving his medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B

STS028-S-004 (8 Aug. 1989) --- Framed by Florida vegetation, Space Shuttle Columbia soars toward space for the...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex LC Pad 39B
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex LC Pad 39B

STS028-S-006 (8 Aug 1989) --- A low-angle view shows Columbia soaring toward space just after clearing the tower at...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-41G - JSC
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Jul 6, 1984

CREW TRAINING (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-41G - JSC

S84-36960 (5 July 1984) --- Astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan, left, and David C. Leestma, Mission 41-G crewmembers,...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, landing at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) California
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Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, landing at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) California

STS028-S-018 (13 Aug 1989) --- The Space shuttle Columbia is captured on film just prior to main gear touchdown at...

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