CosmosObservatory
Explore
Solar System
Live
Learn
Tools
About
Cosmos Observatory
ToolsAbout
Cosmos Observatory

Explore the universe through NASA data, real-time ISS tracking, Mars rover imagery, asteroid monitoring, and comprehensive space encyclopedia. Your gateway to the cosmos.

Explore

  • APOD
  • Mars Rovers
  • Earth Imagery
  • NASA Gallery
  • ISS Tracker

Data

  • Asteroids
  • Solar System
  • Exoplanets
  • Space Weather
  • Launches

Tools

  • Glossary
  • News
  • Calculators

Legal

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Space Tools
  • Contact

Stay updated with the cosmos

Get weekly digests of APOD highlights, upcoming launches, and space events.

© 2026 Cosmos Observatory. All rights reserved. Built with for space enthusiasts.

This website is not affiliated with, maintained, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with NASA or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All NASA imagery is in the public domain unless otherwise noted. Data sourced from NASA Open APIs, Launch Library 2, and other open data services.

NASA Gallery

Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. NASA Gallery

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.

Showing results for "Centaur upper stage"

507 results found - Page 12 of 22

NASA image: CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack
Image
Nov 8, 2019

CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack

A Centaur upper stage is moved into position above the United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage inside the Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3913
Image
Oct 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3913

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In this overhead view at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3914
Image
Oct 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3914

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Centaur second...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate
Image
Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate

A Centaur upper stage, standing upright on a transporter, is driven to Space Launch Complex 41 on Florida’s Cape...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4866
Image
Jun 24, 2011

KSC-2011-4866

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Centaur upper stage...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate
Image
Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate

A Centaur upper stage is lifted at Space Launch Complex 41 on Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where it...

KSC
NASA image: The Atlas V to Launch Starliner Crew Missions to Station Arrives at Launch Site
Video
Jun 5, 2019

The Atlas V to Launch Starliner Crew Missions to Station Arrives at Launch Site

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeingís CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on its Crew Flight...

KSC
NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster
Image
Feb 23, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster

The Centaur upper stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is secured on top of the first stage...

KSC
NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
Image
Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

United Launch Alliance (ULA) technicians monitor the progress as the payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK...

KSC
NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster
Image
Feb 23, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster

Technicians with United Launch Alliance (ULA) assist as the Centaur upper stage of the ULA Atlas V rocket is lowered...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate
Image
Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate

A Centaur upper stage, standing upright on a transporter, is prepared to be lifted and attached to the United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3911
Image
Oct 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3911

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Centaur second...

KSC
NASA image: Inside KSC! Nov. 15, 2019
Video
Nov 15, 2019

Inside KSC! Nov. 15, 2019

SpaceX completed static fire tests of its Crew Dragon spacecraft at Landing Zone 1 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3396
Image
Jun 19, 2012

KSC-2012-3396

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage booster for NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes...

KSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate
Image
Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate

Team members prepare to attach a Centaur upper stage to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket first stage...

KSC
NASA image: Surveyor Atlas-Centaur Shroud Venting Structural Test in the Space Power Chambers
Image
Jun 23, 1967

Surveyor Atlas-Centaur Shroud Venting Structural Test in the Space Power Chambers

Setup of a Surveyor/Atlas/Centaur shroud in the Space Power Chambers for a leak test at the National Aeronautics and...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1260
Image
Jun 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-1260

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, a large crane is attached to the...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
Image
Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance cargo vessel, Rocketship, is docked at Florida’s Port Canaveral on Nov. 21, 2019, after...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
Image
Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance cargo vessel, Rocketship, is docked at Florida’s Port Canaveral on Nov. 21, 2019, after...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
Image
Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance cargo vessel, Rocketship, is docked at Florida’s Port Canaveral on Nov. 21, 2019, after...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
Image
Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance cargo vessel, Rocketship, is docked at Florida’s Port Canaveral on Nov. 21, 2019, after...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1341
Image
Jun 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1341

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the launch tower on Launch Pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
Image
Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance cargo vessel, Rocketship, is opened at Florida’s Port Canaveral on Nov. 21, 2019,...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage OVI
Image
Feb 8, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage OVI

At the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a...

KSC
PreviousPage 12 of 22Next

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.

Explore More NASA Content

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Daily curated space image

Mars Rover Photos

Curiosity & Perseverance images

Earth from Space

DSCOVR EPIC daily images

Launch Schedule

Upcoming rocket launches

Space News

Mission updates & discoveries