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 "vertical lift"

1,869 results found - Page 22 of 78

NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
Image
Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0325
Image
Feb 7, 2007

KSC-07pd0325

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The belly of Atlantis can be seen as the orbiter is suspended vertically above the...

KSC
NASA image: CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - Lift and Mate
Image
Nov 21, 2019

CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - Lift and Mate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3889
Image
Nov 8, 2013

KSC-2013-3889

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2912
Image
Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2912

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the crane lifts the Centaur upper...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1075
Image
Aug 7, 2000

KSC-00pp1075

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3920
Image
Dec 5, 2008

KSC-08pd3920

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the vertical...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0231
Image
Feb 2, 2001

KSC-01PP-0231

The orbiter Discovery finally hangs vertically, suspended from overhead cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
Image
Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

KSC
NASA image: CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack
Image
Nov 8, 2019

CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack

A Centaur upper stage is lifted at the Space Launch Complex 41 Vertical Integration Facility at Florida’s Cape...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1986
Image
Jul 15, 2008

KSC-08pd1986

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external tank for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41
Image
Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41

The payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S), secured on a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1302
Image
Sep 12, 2000

KSC00pp1302

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this aerial view, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen on Launch Pad 39A, waiting for...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Arrives at SLC-41
Image
May 4, 2022

Boeing CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Arrives at SLC-41

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate
Image
Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is lifted up by...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate
Image
May 4, 2022

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3898
Image
Nov 8, 2013

KSC-2013-3898

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crews guide NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, into place atop a United...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
Image
Oct 31, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance team members assist as operation begin to lift the Atlas V Centaur second stage into the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1073
Image
Aug 7, 2000

KSC00pp1073

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC employees accompany the orbiter Atlantis as it is moved aboard an orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate
Image
Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2488
Image
Aug 23, 2008

KSC-08pd2488

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the overhead...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2445
Image
Nov 7, 2005

KSC-05pd2445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A solid rocket booster, on the right, is lifted up into the Vertical Integration...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2913
Image
Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2913

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the crane lifts the Centaur upper...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0887
Image
Mar 28, 2008

KSC-08pd0887

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
PreviousPage 22 of 78Next

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