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 "Wake Shield Facility"

54 results found - Page 2 of 3

NASA image: WSF, released from RMS end effector
Image
Nov 23, 1996

WSF, released from RMS end effector

STS080-708-084 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space and a cloud covered portion of...

JSC
NASA image: WSF, Story Musgrave monitors the condition of the satellite
Image
Nov 22, 1996

WSF, Story Musgrave monitors the condition of the satellite

STS080-314-003 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Story Musgrave, STS-80 mission specialist, works with a pair of...

JSC
NASA image: Cockrell and Rominger go through de-orbit preparations in the flight deck
Image
Dec 6, 1996

Cockrell and Rominger go through de-orbit preparations in the flight deck

STS080-360-002 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- From the commander's station on the port side of the space shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: ksc-94pc0108
Image
Jan 10, 1994

ksc-94pc0108

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving the Vehicle Asembly Building for Launch Pad 39A on a crisp, clear winter day,...

KSC
NASA image: STS-69 Crew Insignia
Image
May 1, 1995

STS-69 Crew Insignia

STS069-S-001 (May 1995) --- Designed by the crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of...

JSC
NASA image: View of payloads in the STS-60 Discovery's payload bay while in orbit
Image
Feb 3, 1994

View of payloads in the STS-60 Discovery's payload bay while in orbit

STS060-15-003 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This 35mm frame shows the major payloads of the Space Shuttle Discovery's STS-60...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1340
Image
Dec 7, 1996

KSC-96pc1340

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-80 Commander Kenneth D. Cockrell peers out the window of the orbiter Columbia...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-79 mission included (seated left to right) Kent V. Rominger, pilot; and Kenneth D....

MSFC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-005 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

JSC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-003 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

JSC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-006 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

JSC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-004 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1160
Image
Oct 9, 1996

KSC-96pc1160

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1158
Image
Oct 9, 1996

KSC-96pc1158

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1159
Image
Oct 9, 1996

KSC-96pc1159

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

KSC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-007 (19 Nov. 1996) --- One of the nearest remote camera stations to Launch Pad B captured this profile...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1333
Image
Dec 7, 1996

KSC-96pc1333

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final Space Shuttle flight of 1996 comes to a successful close as the orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1287
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1287

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1286
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1286

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1293
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1293

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1291
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1291

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1285
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1285

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96PC1289
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96PC1289

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vividly framed by a tranquil Florida landscape, the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1288
Image
Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
PreviousPage 2 of 3Next

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