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 "Historian"

186 results found - Page 2 of 8

NASA image: Visible Together: An AANHPI Conversation with NASA
Video
May 17, 2023

Visible Together: An AANHPI Conversation with NASA

NASA's Jonny Kim and Anita Dey sit down with historian Brian Odom to discuss how NASA is making the Asian American...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-2727
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2727

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Kevin Chilton...

KSC
NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
Image
Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

NASA Chief Historian Brian Odom moderates “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space” event at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2732
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2732

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Charlie Precourt...

KSC
NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
Image
Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

NASA's Chief Historian, Bill Barry, attends the premiere of Universal's feature film "First Man” Thursday, Oct. 4,...

HQ
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Former NASA astronaut and Hall of Famer Brian Duffy (right) inducts Michael Lopez-Alegria into the U.S. Astronaut...

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A photo of the three official Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) medals presented to each member of the 19th class of...

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A photo of the three official Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) statues revealed to the 19th class of inductees on Nov....

KSC
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
Image
Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

John Logsdon, Apollo historian and Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, speaks about the history of...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-2729
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2729

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Kevin Chilton...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2725
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2725

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle astronaut and U.S....

KSC
NASA image: An Hour in History
Image
Mar 22, 2011

An Hour in History

John C. Stennis Space Center historian Marco Giardino speaks to center employees during the first An Hour in History...

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

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2733
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2733

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronauts Franklin Chang...

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Scott Kelly is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) on Nov. 13, 2021,...

KSC
NASA image: Historic Mission Control   jsc2019m000564
Video
Jun 27, 2019

Historic Mission Control jsc2019m000564

From this legendary room, America conducted some of its most amazing space missions. This video montage captures the...

JSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Michael Lopez-Alegria is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) on Nov....

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Michael Lopez-Alegria is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) on Nov....

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

KSC
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
Image
Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, left, Rick Armstrong, son of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, second from left,...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2012-2722
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2722

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle astronaut and U.S....

KSC
NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2731
Image
May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2731

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation...

KSC
PreviousPage 2 of 8Next

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