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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 Discovery Launch
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May 31, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed Mango, center, and Flow...

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NASA image: STS-132 Launch Tweetup
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May 12, 2010

STS-132 Launch Tweetup

Stephanie Stilson, space shuttle discovery processing director, speaks to participants at the two-day STS-132 Launch...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 30, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed Mango, center, and Flow...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager for Discovery, Stephanie Stilson poses for a photo after working with a KSC Web team who were filming a special feature for the KSC Web. Stilson explained her role in the recent Orbiter Major Modification period, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard. The work on Discovery also included the installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager for Discovery, Stephanie Stilson poses for a photo after working with a KSC Web team who were filming a special feature for the KSC Web. Stilson explained her role in the recent Orbiter Major Modification period, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard. The work on Discovery also included the installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Vehicle Manager for Discovery, Stephanie Stilson poses for a photo after working...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00082
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Nov 1, 2010

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Space shuttle Discovery is closing out is distinguished career on STS-133. The spacecraft made history several times...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0700
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Apr 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Stephanie Stilson, NASA Vehicle Manager - Discovery.

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1657
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Mar 7, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Standing beneath the midbody of space shuttle Endeavour, members of the news media interview...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1658
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Mar 7, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Standing beneath the midbody of space shuttle Endeavour, members of the news media interview...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery, stands in front of a leading edge on the wing of Discovery. She is being filmed for a special feature on the KSC Web about the recent Orbiter Major Modification period on Discovery, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard, plus installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery, stands in front of a leading edge on the wing of Discovery. She is being filmed for a special feature on the KSC Web about the recent Orbiter Major Modification period on Discovery, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard, plus installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery, is being filmed for a special feature on the KSC Web about the recent Orbiter Major Modification period, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard Discovery, plus installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery, is being filmed for a special feature on the KSC Web about the recent Orbiter Major Modification period, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard Discovery, plus installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery, is being filmed for a special...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Standing on a workstand (at left) in the Orbiter Processing Facility is Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery. She is being filmed for a special feature on the KSC Web about the recent Orbiter Major Modification period on Discovery, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard, plus installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Standing on a workstand (at left) in the Orbiter Processing Facility is Stephanie Stilson, NASA vehicle manager for Discovery. She is being filmed for a special feature on the KSC Web about the recent Orbiter Major Modification period on Discovery, which included inspection, modifications and reservicing of most systems onboard, plus installation of a Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem (MEDS) - a state-of-the-art “glass cockpit.” The orbiter is now being prepared for eventual launch on a future mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Standing on a workstand (at left) in the Orbiter Processing Facility is Stephanie...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00176
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Jul 5, 2006

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Hosted by Discovery Flow Manager Stephanie Stilson, this webcast takes the viewer behind the scenes as NASA prepares...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00198
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Adrian from Manchester asks do the astronauts' feel a temperature increase during re-entry due to the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00204
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Before we go, we have some prizes to give out. Our guests have selected the three best questions sent...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00244
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Dec 7, 2006

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The complex and challenging tasks are described by Discovery's Flow Manager, Stephanie Stilson. On this mission, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00197
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Tom from Marietta is curious to know if astronauts' training has changed any in the last two years. If...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00176
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: The next question is from Carol in Evansville. If perhaps the Space Shuttle Discovery did not launch on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4220
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephanie Stilson, NASA flow director for Orbiter Transition and Retirement, speaks to about...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00217
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Jul 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00217

MS. STILSON: Raja from Manassas asks, is there a theoretical maximum life for an orbiter or can it just be serviced...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00205
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Jul 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00205

MS. STILSON: Raja from Manassas asks, is there a camera on the outside of the Shuttle? If so, would the live feed of...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00213
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Ivan from Brisbane, he wants know if it is possible to land the Shuttle remotely without the crew. MR....

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00211
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Jul 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00211

MS. STILSON: Peter from Switzerland asks, after the return of Discovery, can it fly again this year? MR. LYONS: Yes,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00178
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00178

MS. STILSON: Well, Donna in Weyburn wants to know if any Discovery astronauts trade places to stay on the Station?...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00208
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well, Granville in San Jose wants to know how long it takes to place fuel in the Shuttle tanks and when...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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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