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 "KSC Launch"

11,358 results found - Page 3 of 474

NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC
Image
Feb 5, 1984

LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC

S84-26327 (3 Feb. 1984) --- Beginning a busy year, NASA's space shuttle Challenger, attached to two solid rocket...

JSC
NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at KSC Launch Complex (LC) pad 39B
Image
Nov 2, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at KSC Launch Complex (LC) pad 39B

S88-52659 (2 Nov 1988) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39B at KSC following the roll-out process from...

JSC
NASA image: Launch of the STS-71 orbiter Atlantis from KSC
Image
Feb 2, 1998

Launch of the STS-71 orbiter Atlantis from KSC

STS071-S-005 (27 June 1995) --- At the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch Pad 39A, the 100th United States human...

JSC
NASA image: STS-32 crewmembers wave as they leave KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad
Image
Jan 9, 1990

STS-32 crewmembers wave as they leave KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad

STS032-S-056 (20 Jan 1990) --- STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II Crew Arrives at KSC Ahead of Launch
Image
Mar 27, 2026

Artemis II Crew Arrives at KSC Ahead of Launch

These images show the moments shortly after the arrival of the Artemis II crew to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on...

KSC
NASA image: Launch - Apollo XV Space Vehicle - KSC
Image
Jul 26, 1971

Launch - Apollo XV Space Vehicle - KSC

S71-41356 (26 July 1971) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

JSC
NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - PAD 39A - KSC
Image
Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - PAD 39A - KSC

S69-39529 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

JSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

Leah Martin, in the center, NASA Communications, speaks to students and their chaperones during a tour of NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones gather in the John Holliman Auditorium of the News Center for a mock news...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones view a mural on a wall at the News Center during a tour of NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones gather in the John Holliman Auditorium of the News Center to simulate a...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones gather for a photo at the launch countdown clock near the News Center at...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones gather in the John Holliman Auditorium of the News Center to simulate a...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones tour NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 6, 2022. The...

KSC
NASA image: Students to Launch KSC Visit
Image
Oct 6, 2022

Students to Launch KSC Visit

A group of students and their chaperones gather in the John Holliman Auditorium of the News Center during a tour of...

KSC
NASA image: October 2021 SLS Resource Reel_0119 MSFC SLS 10262021 Artemis I and Artemis II
Video
Oct 26, 2021

October 2021 SLS Resource Reel_0119 MSFC SLS 10262021 Artemis I and Artemis II

This resource reel shows work being completed for Artemis I and Artemis II. Features Artemis I stacking operations...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 ISO B-roll String
Video
Nov 9, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 ISO B-roll String

NASA and SpaceX launched the 29th commercial resupply mission of the Cargo Dragon from Launch Complex 39A at the...

KSC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage
Video
Nov 9, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage

NASA and SpaceX launched the 29th commercial resupply mission of the Cargo Dragon from Launch Complex 39A at the...

KSC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage
Video
Nov 9, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage

NASA and SpaceX launched the 29th commercial resupply mission of the Cargo Dragon from Launch Complex 39A at the...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0365-3
Image
Jun 4, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0365-3

Space Shuttle Columbia Launch Preparation at NASA KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Ref: 108-KSC-81PC-454

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0365-4
Image
Jun 4, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0365-4

Space Shuttle Columbia Launch at NASA KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Ref: 108-KSC-81PC-368

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0365-5
Image
Jun 4, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0365-5

Space Shuttle Columbia Launch Preparation at NASA KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Ref: 108-KSC-81PC-455

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0365-2
Image
Jun 4, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0365-2

Space Shuttle Columbia Launch Preparation at NASA KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Ref: 108-KSC-81PC-98

ARC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker calibrates a tracking telescope, part of the Distant Object Attitude Measurement System (DOAMS),  located in Cocoa Beach, Fla.  The telescope provides optical support for launches from KSC and Cape Canaveral.
Image
Sep 3, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker calibrates a tracking telescope, part of the Distant Object Attitude Measurement System (DOAMS), located in Cocoa Beach, Fla. The telescope provides optical support for launches from KSC and Cape Canaveral.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker calibrates a tracking telescope, part of the Distant Object Attitude...

KSC
PreviousPage 3 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