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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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

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: Thor Helmet
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Apr 30, 2010

Thor Helmet

This heroic image from from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is of a special cloud of dust and gas in the...

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NASA image: Jeff Greulich, DynCorp life support technician, adjusts a prototype helmet on a NASA Dryden pilot. Five pilots evaluated the helmet for fit, comfort and functionality during the summer and fall of 2002.
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Aug 7, 2002

Jeff Greulich, DynCorp life support technician, adjusts a prototype helmet on a NASA Dryden pilot. Five pilots evaluated the helmet for fit, comfort and functionality during the summer and fall of 2002.

Jeff Greulich, DynCorp life support technician, adjusts a prototype helmet on pilot Craig Bomben at NASA Dryden...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe removing helmet after egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe removing helmet after egress training

S86-25182 (for release January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer/payload specialist,...

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NASA image: Research pilots at NASA Dryden tested a prototype helmet during the summer and fall of 2002. The objective was to obtain data on fit, comfort and functionality.
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Aug 7, 2002

Research pilots at NASA Dryden tested a prototype helmet during the summer and fall of 2002. The objective was to obtain data on fit, comfort and functionality.

Research pilots from the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif., tested a prototype two-part helmet....

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit's reflection is pictured on the helmet visor of a spacesuit
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Jan 23, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit's reflection is pictured on the helmet visor of a spacesuit

iss072e518423 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit's reflection is...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit's reflection is prominent on a spacesuit helmet's visor
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Dec 9, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit's reflection is prominent on a spacesuit helmet's visor

iss072e363878 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedtion 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit took this photograph of...

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NASA image: Williams with EMU helmet in Quest airlock
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Feb 7, 2007

Williams with EMU helmet in Quest airlock

ISS014-E-13499 (7 Feb. 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 14 flight engineer, works with the helmet...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman inspects a spacesuit helmet
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Oct 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman inspects a spacesuit helmet

iss073e0872076 (Oct. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman inspects a...

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NASA image: Close-up of helmet and visor of Barry during the first EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Close-up of helmet and visor of Barry during the first EVA

STS105-E-5228 (16 August 2001) --- Closeup view of the helmet visor and upper torso of astronaut Patrick G....

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NASA image: Astrobnaut Cooper - Pre-Helmet Removal - Altitude Chamber
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Jan 1, 1963

Astrobnaut Cooper - Pre-Helmet Removal - Altitude Chamber

S63-03984 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, is pictured...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson gives "thumbs up" from T-38A at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson gives "thumbs up" from T-38A at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson gives "thumbs up" before climbing into the T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit....

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NASA image: Chiao appears as a small reflection in a helmet visor in the Pirs DC1
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Mar 22, 2005

Chiao appears as a small reflection in a helmet visor in the Pirs DC1

ISS010-E-21093 (22 March 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Reflection of payload bay in EMU helmet during EVA
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Jan 5, 2000

Reflection of payload bay in EMU helmet during EVA

STS103-302-002 (19- 27 December 1999)---.The Space Shuttle Discovery's Cargo Bay and Crew Module, and the Earth's...

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NASA image: Vinogradovs helmet during Ex;pedition 13 EVA
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Jun 2, 2006

Vinogradovs helmet during Ex;pedition 13 EVA

ISS013-E-29011 (1 June 2006) --- A close-up view shows the face of cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Astronaut N. Jan Davis participates in EMU suit fitcheck at JSC
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Dec 13, 1990

Astronaut N. Jan Davis participates in EMU suit fitcheck at JSC

Astronaut N. Jan Davis, with her arms over her head, adjusts her helmet visor during crewmember shuttle suit fit...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culberston, smiling and wearing his helmet with breathing apparatus attached, sits in T-38A...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 8, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, used a digital still camera to expose a photo of his helmet...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria reflected in Herrington's helmet during STS-113 EVA 1
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Nov 27, 2002

Lopez-Alegria reflected in Herrington's helmet during STS-113 EVA 1

STS113-305-007 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Christa McAuliffe Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC
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Sep 12, 1985

Payload Specialist Christa McAuliffe Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC

S85-40031 (November 1985) --- Payload specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe is briefed on launch/entry helmets by crew...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - TRAINING - SUITING-UP (ADJUSTS HELMET) - CAPE
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Jul 22, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - TRAINING - SUITING-UP (ADJUSTS HELMET) - CAPE

S65-41886 (22 July 1965) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. makes adjustments to his helmet during suiting up...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist (PS) Christa McAuliffe - Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC
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Sep 12, 1985

Payload Specialist (PS) Christa McAuliffe - Briefing - Launch/Entry Helmets - JSC

S85-40030 (November 1985) --- Payload specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe is briefed on launch/entry helmets by crew...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Christa McAuliffe briefed on launch/entry helmets
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Sep 12, 1985

Payload specialist Christa McAuliffe briefed on launch/entry helmets

S85-40029 (November 1985) --- Payload specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe is briefed on launch/entry helmets by crew...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir smiles for a portrait while preparing a helmet for installation
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Mar 9, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir smiles for a portrait while preparing a helmet for installation

iss074e0365172 (March 9, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir smiles for a...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders, Lunar Module (LM) pilot, adjusts his helmet as he suits up for the Apollo 8...

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