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 30 of 236

NASA image: KSC-05pd-0988
Image
May 12, 2005

KSC-05pd-0988

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Atlantis’ payload...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2461
Image
Nov 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2461

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2464
Image
Nov 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2464

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2459
Image
Nov 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2459

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter and canister move into place under the payload...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2463
Image
Nov 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2463

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2462
Image
Nov 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2462

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2460
Image
Nov 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2460

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister is raised off the transporter and will be lifted up to the...

KSC
NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
Image
Dec 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS014-E-09231 (11 Dec. 2006) --- This view of part of the crew cabin and the forward portion of the cargo bay of...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0801
Image
Apr 5, 2007

KSC-07pd0801

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers secure the orbiter boom sensor system in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2965
Image
Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2965

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2960
Image
Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2120
Image
Jul 28, 2007

KSC-07pd2120

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking into the open payload bay doors of Space Shuttle Endeavour, the S5 truss takes...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6501
Image
Nov 20, 2009

KSC-2009-6501

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2964
Image
Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2964

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2119
Image
Jul 28, 2007

KSC-07pd2119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, Endeavour's payload bay doors are open, revealing the cargo and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6535
Image
Nov 23, 2009

KSC-2009-6535

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, processing of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6502
Image
Nov 20, 2009

KSC-2009-6502

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1224
Image
May 8, 2008

KSC-08pd1224

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Pilot Ken Ham (right) and Mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6504
Image
Nov 20, 2009

KSC-2009-6504

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers secure...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6500
Image
Nov 20, 2009

KSC-2009-6500

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, processing of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-3242
Image
May 11, 2010

KSC-2010-3242

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to close...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3834
Image
Jul 16, 2012

KSC-2012-3834

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2962
Image
Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2962

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, remote...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1425
Image
Aug 6, 2001

KSC-01pp1425

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, Discovery’s payload bay doors close on the payloads inside. On the...

KSC
PreviousPage 30 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