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 "lithium"

145 results found - Page 2 of 7

NASA image: Wakata in the MDDK during STS-127
Image
Jul 28, 2009

Wakata in the MDDK during STS-127

S127-E-009756 (28 July 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, STS-127 mission...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e121931
Image
Jan 13, 2020

iss061e121931

iss061e121931 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronauts Christina Koch (left) and Jessica Meir work on their U.S....

JSC
NASA image: EVA 67
Image
Jul 16, 2020

EVA 67

iss063e049933 (July 16, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy works during a six-hour spacewalk to install...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e126405
Image
Jan 15, 2020

iss061e126405

iss061e126405 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is pictured during a spacewalk she conducted with NASA...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e206754
Image
Jul 27, 2021

iss065e206754

iss065e206754 (June 26, 2021) --- (From left) Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide and Flight Engineer Mark Vande...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Johnson replaces LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
Image
May 18, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Johnson replaces LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-009749 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, works with lithium hydroxide (LiOH)...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e001577
Image
Oct 6, 2019

iss061e001577

iss061e001577 (Oct. 6, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Morgan (left) and Christina Koch (right) are suited up in...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e001616
Image
Oct 6, 2019

iss061e001616

iss061e001616 (Oct. 6, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is suited up in a U.S. spacesuit before beginning a...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e121950
Image
Jan 13, 2020

iss061e121950

iss061e121950 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronauts Christina Koch (left) and Jessica Meir work on their U.S....

JSC
NASA image: Jones and Polansky perform a LiOH Canister changeout on Atlantis' MDK
Image
Feb 7, 2001

Jones and Polansky perform a LiOH Canister changeout on Atlantis' MDK

STS098-345-028 (7-20 February 2001) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, and Mark L. Polansky, pilot,...

JSC
NASA image: Bowen with LiOH cans on Discovery middeck
Image
Mar 1, 2011

Bowen with LiOH cans on Discovery middeck

S133-E-007462 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-133 mission specialist, works with lithium...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck
Image
May 19, 2009

STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck

S125-E-011507 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, works with lithium hydroxide...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck
Image
May 19, 2009

STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck

S125-E-011505 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, works with lithium hydroxide...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e001614
Image
Oct 6, 2019

iss061e001614

iss061e001614 (Oct. 6, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch is suited up in a U.S. spacesuit before beginning a...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck
Image
May 19, 2009

STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck

S125-E-011511 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, works with lithium hydroxide...

JSC
NASA image: Poindexter and Yamazaki with LIOH Canisters
Image
Apr 13, 2010

Poindexter and Yamazaki with LIOH Canisters

S131-E-009607 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e034203
Image
Jul 1, 2020

iss063e034203

iss063e034203 (July 1, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Flight Engineer Bob Behnken works during a...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members replace LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
Image
May 13, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members replace LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006610 (13 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (bottom), STS-125 mission specialist; and Gregory C....

JSC
NASA image: iss061e126557
Image
Jan 15, 2020

iss061e126557

iss061e126557 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch is pictured during a spacewalk she conducted with...

JSC
NASA image: iss064e044598
Image
Mar 19, 2021

iss064e044598

iss064e044598 (March 19, 2021) --- Astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker of NASA installs...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e126154
Image
Jan 15, 2020

iss061e126154

iss061e126154 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch is pictured during a spacewalk she conducted with...

JSC
NASA image: The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat
Image
Feb 21, 2026

The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat

iss074e0319935 (Feb. 21, 2026) --- The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat and one of the...

JSC
NASA image: Material Science
Image
Feb 9, 2003

Material Science

Materials with a smaller mean atomic mass, such as lithium (Li) hydride and polyethylene, make the best radiation...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members replace LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
Image
May 13, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members replace LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006611 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, works with lithium hydroxide...

JSC
PreviousPage 2 of 7Next

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