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 "STS-1"

7,300 results found - Page 2 of 305

NASA image: STS-133/ULF5 Flight Controllers on Console - EVA 1 with Orbit 1
Image
Feb 28, 2011

STS-133/ULF5 Flight Controllers on Console - EVA 1 with Orbit 1

PHOTO DATE: 2-28-11 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 south - FCR-1 & Backrooms SUBJECT: STS-133/ULF5 flight controllers on console...

JSC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Jun 25, 1992

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) onboard photo of the United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) module in...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 25, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-41D onboard photo shows the Solar Array Experiment (SAE) panel deployment for the Office of Aeronautics and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5832
Image
Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5832

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians move...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5831
Image
Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5831

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians move...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Jun 25, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) launched into history carrying crew of seven and its payload was comprised of the US...

MSFC
NASA image: Official STS-1 Crew Insignia
Image
Apr 10, 1979

Official STS-1 Crew Insignia

S79-30685 (10 March 1979) --- This is the official insignia for the first space shuttle orbital flight test (STS-1)....

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0251-2
Image
Jul 2, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0251-2

SPACE SHUTTLE STS-71 (MIR 18) SLM-1, FLIGHT FIXATIVE BAGS (FLOWN ONBOARD) QUAIL EGGS

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0251-5
Image
Jul 2, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0251-5

SPACE SHUTTLE STS-71 (MIR 18) SLM-1, FLIGHT FIXATIVE BAGS (FLOWN ONBOARD) QUAIL EGGS

ARC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 12, 1981

Space Shuttle Projects

The new era in space flight began on April 12, 1981. That is when the first Space Shuttle mission (STS-1) was...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) all work and no play make commander Richard (Dick) Richards and payload...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Jan 22, 1992

Spacelab

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, payload commander, and Canadian payload...

MSFC
NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - YOUNG, JOHN W., STS-1
Image
May 7, 1979

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - YOUNG, JOHN W., STS-1

S79-31776 (29 April 1979) - Astronaut John W. Young, STS-1 Commander.

JSC
NASA image: STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC
Image
Apr 15, 1981

STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC

The Space Shuttle Columbia begins a new era of space transportation when it lifts off from NASA Kennedy Space Center...

JSC
NASA image: STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC
Image
Apr 15, 1981

STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC

The Space Shuttle Columbia begins a new era of space transportation when it lifts off from NASA Kennedy Space Center...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00100
Video
Apr 13, 2006

KSC-06-S-00100

STS-1 crew Commander John Young and Pilot Robert Crippen share their experiences flying the first space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5825
Image
Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5825

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Hyster...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5804
Image
Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5804

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5809
Image
Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5809

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines arrives at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5828
Image
Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5828

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engine #2, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5811
Image
Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines arrives at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5823
Image
Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5823

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Hyster...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5818
Image
Dec 8, 2010

KSC-2010-5818

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transports engine #2, the last of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5808
Image
Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5808

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transports the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines from the...

KSC
PreviousPage 2 of 100Next

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