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 "pilot"

17,714 results found - Page 20 of 739

NASA image: ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PILOT)(HEAD SHOT) - GULF
Image
Aug 23, 1965

ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PILOT)(HEAD SHOT) - GULF

S65-43971 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, is pictured onboard the NASA...

JSC
NASA image: (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PREFLIGHT ACTIVITY) (PILOT INSIDE SPACECRAFT) - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC. - CAPE
Image
Dec 15, 1965

(GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PREFLIGHT ACTIVITY) (PILOT INSIDE SPACECRAFT) - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC. - CAPE

S65-59961 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, pilot, is pictured in the Gemini-6 spacecraft in the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-43 Pilot Baker eats a sandwich on OV-104's forward flight deck
Image
Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 Pilot Baker eats a sandwich on OV-104's forward flight deck

STS043-02-020 (2-11 Aug. 1991) --- Astronaut Michael A. Baker, STS-43 pilot, seated at the forward flight deck pilot...

JSC
NASA image: STS-26 Pilot Covey, wearing sleep mask, rests on aft flight deck
Image
Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Pilot Covey, wearing sleep mask, rests on aft flight deck

STS026-09-021 (3 Oct 1988) --- Astronaut Richard O. Covey, STS-26 pilot, wearing sleep mask (blindfold) and a...

JSC
NASA image: STS-35 Pilot Gardner with descent checklist on OV-102's forward flight deck
Image
Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Pilot Gardner with descent checklist on OV-102's forward flight deck

STS035-515-003 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Pilot Guy S. Gardner, wearing his launch and entry suit (LES), reviews...

JSC
NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 - Water Egress Pilots - Spacecraft (S/C) - Gulf
Image
Oct 15, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 - Water Egress Pilots - Spacecraft (S/C) - Gulf

S65-55562 (15 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., prime crew pilot for the Gemini-7 spaceflight, sits on...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2025m000017_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Nichole_Ayers_Crew10_Pilot-1080p
Video
Mar 17, 2025

jsc2025m000017_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Nichole_Ayers_Crew10_Pilot-1080p

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers is the pilot of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission. This will be the first spaceflight for...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II Crew Return
Image
Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Crew Return

jsc2026e022291 (April 11, 2026) - NASA’s Artemis II pilot, Victor Glover, shared brief remarks with friends, family,...

JSC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
Image
Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

A quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft releases the atmospheric probe model above Rogers Dry Lake, a flight area...

AFRC
NASA image: ASTRONAUT LOVELL, JAMES, JR. - LUNAR - PILOT - LANDING TRAINING VEHICLE (LLTV) - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
Image
Mar 9, 1970

ASTRONAUT LOVELL, JAMES, JR. - LUNAR - PILOT - LANDING TRAINING VEHICLE (LLTV) - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S70-30534 (9 March 1970) --- A Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV), piloted by astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., sets...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Pilot and Researcher Prepare for a Solar Cell Calibration Flight
Image
Apr 23, 1964

NASA Pilot and Researcher Prepare for a Solar Cell Calibration Flight

Pilot Earle Boyer and researcher Henry Brandhorst prepare for a solar cell calibration flight in a Martin B-57B...

GRC
NASA image: Meet NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke, Crew-11 Pilot
Video
Aug 1, 2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke, Crew-11 Pilot

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is the pilot of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission. This is his fourth spaceflight. The...

JSC
NASA image: STEM Girls Night In at Goddard
Image
Nov 4, 2016

STEM Girls Night In at Goddard

Girls Night In was held at Goddard on Nov 4-5, 2016. This is a pilot program which reinvigorates, Girls Night In was...

GSFC
NASA image: STEM Girls Night In at Goddard
Image
Nov 4, 2016

STEM Girls Night In at Goddard

Girls Night In was held at Goddard on Nov 4-5, 2016. This is a pilot program which reinvigorates, Girls Night In was...

GSFC
NASA image: LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety
Image
Apr 6, 2023

LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety

Aerial coordinator and test pilot Kevin LaRosa II describes what it takes to safely plan and document breathtaking...

AFRC
NASA image: LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety
Image
Apr 6, 2023

LaRosa II Focuses on Flight Safety

Aerial coordinator and test pilot Kevin LaRosa II describes what it takes to safely plan and document breathtaking...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelin uses laptop computer in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
Image
Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelin uses laptop computer in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05210 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, uses a computer on the flight...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson on the Flight Deck during Flight Day 8
Image
May 18, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson on the Flight Deck during Flight Day 8

S125-E-009638 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, is pictured on the flight deck of the...

JSC
NASA image: Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot
Image
Mar 12, 2024

Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot

NASA test pilot Wayne Ringelberg sits in the air taxi virtual reality flight simulator during a test at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, M. SCOTT & WIFE - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 MISSION PILOT - POST-FLIGHT PARADE - CO
Image
Jan 1, 1962

ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, M. SCOTT & WIFE - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 MISSION PILOT - POST-FLIGHT PARADE - CO

S62-05458 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, and his wife...

JSC
NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field
Image
Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culberston, smiling and wearing his helmet with breathing apparatus attached, sits in T-38A...

JSC
NASA image: STS-41 Pilot Cabana points ROLLEI camera out aft flight deck overhead window
Image
Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 Pilot Cabana points ROLLEI camera out aft flight deck overhead window

STS041-22-008 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, STS-41 pilot, uses a handheld camera to record Earth...

JSC
NASA image: STS-45 Pilot Duffy with inflatable Earth globe on OV-104's middeck
Image
Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Pilot Duffy with inflatable Earth globe on OV-104's middeck

STS045-19-032 (24 March-2 April 1992) --- Astronaut Brian Duffy, STS-45 pilot, uses an inflatable globe to...

JSC
NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein working on laptop computer in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
Image
Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein working on laptop computer in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05396 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, uses a computer on the flight...

JSC
PreviousPage 20 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