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 "PAYLOAD BAY"

5,661 results found - Page 21 of 236

NASA image: KSC-08pd1074
Image
Apr 29, 2008

KSC-08pd1074

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister with the Japanese...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1075
Image
Apr 29, 2008

KSC-08pd1075

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun sets behind Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center where the payload canister...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1077
Image
Apr 29, 2008

KSC-08pd1077

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister has been lifted up to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1078
Image
Apr 29, 2008

KSC-08pd1078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister has been lifted up to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1356
Image
Jun 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1356

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0781
Image
Apr 8, 2001

KSC-01pp0781

A worker in the Payload Changeout Room, Launch Pad 39A, moves the Payload Ground Handling Mechanism away from the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1355
Image
Jun 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1355

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1048
Image
May 7, 2007

KSC-07pd1048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-51D - KSC
Image
Apr 12, 1985

PREFLIGHT - STS-51D - KSC

"Discovery" on pad and payload bay doors open to show satellite payloads. SEE: 108-KSC-85-PC-156 SEE:...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Nov 1, 1997

Microgravity

STS-87 Onboard Photo: The U. S. Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) is carried aboard multi-purpose experiment support...

MSFC
NASA image: 2010-3245
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3245

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload11
Image
Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload11

Removal of payload from the canister to work stand in the O&C high bay, November 18, 1985

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3240
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3240

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3244
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3244

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3246
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3246

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3243
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3243

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
Image
Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload in flight at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-97pc1518
Image
Oct 3, 1997

KSC-97pc1518

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- PMA-2 is being moved from the airlock into the high bay. It is the payload on mission...

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
Image
Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload in flight at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near...

ARC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
Image
Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with camera payload in flight at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near...

ARC
NASA image: 2010-3239
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3239

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload10
Image
Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload10

Horizontal loading & unloading of payload canister with test weights in O&C high bay, November 12, 1980

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3241
Image
May 11, 2010

2010-3241

STS-132 LAUNCH L-3 FINAL PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE FOR FLIGHT

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
Image
Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005056 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

JSC
PreviousPage 21 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