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 22 of 236

NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
Image
Jan 17, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-722-041 (17 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Winston E. Scott traverses the portside of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's...

JSC
NASA image: HST, full length views of telescope in payload bay after capture and berthing
Image
Feb 13, 1997

HST, full length views of telescope in payload bay after capture and berthing

STS082-703-051 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- In Discovery's cargo bay, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is backdropped...

JSC
NASA image: Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended
Image
Aug 11, 2001

Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended

STS105-E-5037 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

JSC
NASA image: Endeavour's payload bay and tail assembly under the Earth limb
Image
Mar 4, 1998

Endeavour's payload bay and tail assembly under the Earth limb

S89-E-5456 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- This view of the cargo bay of the Earth orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour was taken...

JSC
NASA image: ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay as seen from aft flight deck
Image
Dec 13, 1998

ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay as seen from aft flight deck

STS088-329-002 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- This image, taken out the window of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

JSC
NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS
Image
Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS

S129-E-007099 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, works controls on the aft...

JSC
NASA image: Overall view of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken on Flight Day 8
Image
May 18, 2009

Overall view of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken on Flight Day 8

S125-E-010084 (18 May 2009) --- This scene, showing the cabin and cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: Chamitoff and Feustel in the Endeavour Payload Bay during EVA 1
Image
May 20, 2011

Chamitoff and Feustel in the Endeavour Payload Bay during EVA 1

ISS027-E-034464 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel (bottom) and Greg Chamitoff, both STS-134 mission...

JSC
NASA image: View of the ODS in Atlantis payload bay during STS-106
Image
Sep 9, 2000

View of the ODS in Atlantis payload bay during STS-106

S106-E-5043 (10 September 2000) --- An electronic still camera (ESC), aimed through the aft flight deck windows of...

JSC
NASA image: Payload bay activity during first EVA of STS-72 mission
Image
Jan 15, 1996

Payload bay activity during first EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-742-004 (15 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, STS-72 mission specialist, tests a Temporary Equipment...

JSC
NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
Image
Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006273 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against a cloud-covered portion of Earth, the European Space Agency's...

JSC
NASA image: Closeups of IECM grappled by RMS and positioned above payload bay (PLB)
Image
Jul 4, 1982

Closeups of IECM grappled by RMS and positioned above payload bay (PLB)

STS004-23-119 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- This is a close-up view of the Marshall Space Flight Center-developed...

JSC
NASA image: Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
Image
May 14, 2010

Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-005123 (14 May 2010) --- This photograph of space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay and its vertical stabilizer...

JSC
NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
Image
Jan 17, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-740-044 (17 Jan. 1996) --- Backdropped against Australia's Shark Bay, this panoramic scene of the Space...

JSC
NASA image: View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay
Image
Dec 8, 2006

View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay

STS116-320-001 (9-22 Dec. 2006) --- Backdropped by the horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space,...

JSC
NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
Image
Jan 16, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-393-022 (17 Jan. 1996) --- In the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay, astronaut Winston E. Scott waves to...

JSC
NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS
Image
Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS

S129-E-007104 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronauts Randy Bresnik (left) and Leland Melvin, both STS-129 mission...

JSC
NASA image: Scott and Doi stand on the MPESS in the payload bay waiting to catch Spartan
Image
Nov 24, 1997

Scott and Doi stand on the MPESS in the payload bay waiting to catch Spartan

STS087-320-025 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Astronauts Winston E. Scott (left) and Takao Doi (partially...

JSC
NASA image: View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout
Image
Feb 12, 1997

View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout

S82-E-5014 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) gets a preliminary workout...

JSC
NASA image: WSF, RMS arm holds satellite over payload bay
Image
Nov 26, 1996

WSF, RMS arm holds satellite over payload bay

STS080-762-049 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Taken with a 70mm handheld camera, this photograph captures the berthing by...

JSC
NASA image: Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99
Image
Feb 12, 2000

Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99

STS099-703-082 (11-22 February 2000) --- Part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft cargo bay, its vertical...

JSC
NASA image: View of the FGB/Zarya and Node 1/Unity modules in the payload bay
Image
Dec 7, 1998

View of the FGB/Zarya and Node 1/Unity modules in the payload bay

STS088-719-071 (6 Dec. 1998) --- Just a few feet away from a 70mm camera onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the...

JSC
NASA image: SFU retrieval and berth in shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay
Image
Jan 13, 1996

SFU retrieval and berth in shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay

STS072-734-011 (11 Jan. 1996) --- The crewmembers captured this 35mm view of the Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU)...

JSC
NASA image: Illuminated Earth limb edge with MFD experiment visible in payload bay
Image
Aug 14, 1997

Illuminated Earth limb edge with MFD experiment visible in payload bay

S85-E-5089 (14 August 1997) --- The sun sets on Earth's horizon in this electronic still camera's view photographed...

JSC
PreviousPage 22 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