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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: ASCAN Helms participates in T-38 training at Vance Air Force Base (VAFB)
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Aug 14, 1990

ASCAN Helms participates in T-38 training at Vance Air Force Base (VAFB)

S90-45896 (29-31 July 1990) --- Susan J. Helms, one of the 23 astronaut candidates who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: ASCAN Susan J. Helms participates in ejection seat training at Vance AFB
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Aug 14, 1990

ASCAN Susan J. Helms participates in ejection seat training at Vance AFB

S90-45852 (29-31 July 1990) --- Susan J. Helms, one of 23 astronaut candidates who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: Group 13 1990 ASCAN Sherlock during Vance AFB parachute drag training
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Aug 14, 1990

Group 13 1990 ASCAN Sherlock during Vance AFB parachute drag training

S90-45883 (29-31 July 1990) --- Nancy J. Sherlock, one of 23 astronaut candidates who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms simulates parachute jump during VAFB training exercises
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Sep 17, 1990

ASCAN Helms simulates parachute jump during VAFB training exercises

S90-48372 (29-31 July 1990) --- Mission specialist astronaut candidate Susan J. Helms simulates a parachute jump...

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms inspects T-38A during flight training at Ellington Field
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Aug 13, 1990

ASCAN Helms inspects T-38A during flight training at Ellington Field

S90-45810 (29-31 July 1990) --- Susan J. Helms, one of 23 astronaut candidate who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: Astronaut candidate Eileen Collins during parachute ejection briefing
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Aug 14, 1990

Astronaut candidate Eileen Collins during parachute ejection briefing

S90-45845 (29-31 July 1990) --- Eileen M. Collins, a USAF major and a candidate for a pilot astronaut's position...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00359 (12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata gathers his parachute following a simulated...

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NASA image: Catherine G. Coleman at astronaut candidate survival training
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Jul 15, 1993

Catherine G. Coleman at astronaut candidate survival training

S93-38725 (12-14 Sept. 1992) --- Catherine G. Coleman, a member of the 1992 class of astronaut candidates at the...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00356 (14 September 1992) --- Several 1992 astronaut candidates wait in line to receive gear for one of several...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00352 (12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata gets assistance with his parachute following...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00355 (12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata prepares to jump off a box during a parachute...

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NASA image: STS-35 payload specialists perform balancing act on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 payload specialists perform balancing act on OV-102's middeck

STS035-49-028 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

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NASA image: STS-35 crew & NASA management inspect OV-102 after landing at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 crew & NASA management inspect OV-102 after landing at EAFB, Calif

STS035-S-091 (10 Dec 1990) --- Donald R. Puddy (center), Director of Flight Crew Operations at the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00353 (12-14 September 1992) --- Several 1992 astronaut candidates brush the sand and gravel off one another...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean
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Dec 10, 1990

Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean

STS035-607-024 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

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NASA image: Recovery - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Aug 10, 1975

Recovery - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S75-30109 (10 Aug. 1975) --- Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. (second from left), JSC Director, chats with the three...

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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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