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 "Spectators"

255 results found - Page 4 of 11

NASA image: KSC-2009-4339
Image
Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4339

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – Photographers and spectators show their interest in the Augustine Commission, meeting in...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
Image
Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen photographing space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2009-2133
Image
Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2133

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spectators at the Banana River Viewing Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida focus...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2928
Image
May 2, 2009

KSC-2009-2928

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– New inductee astronaut George "Pinky" Nelson addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut...

KSC
NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad
Image
Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad

STS-26 crewmembers, suited in launch and entry suits (LESs), leave the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Operations and...

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0213
Image
Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0213

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Dan Goldin (right) joins other spectators at the Banana Creek...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0552
Image
Apr 23, 2000

KSC-00pp0552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The rosy-streaked clouds from a setting sun provide a dramatic backdrop for Space...

KSC
NASA image: View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
Image
Feb 11, 1972

View of Apollo 16 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S72-19795 (13 Dec. 1971) --- A large crowd of spectators look on as the 363-feet tall Apollo 16 (Spacecraft...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0354
Image
Feb 24, 2002

KSC-02pd0354

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities
Image
Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities

A young child dressed in an astronaut spacesuit is one of the spectators gathering on the Max Brewer Bridge in...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
Image
Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

A spectator is seen photographing the space shuttle Endeavour as it is moved to its new home at the California...

HQ
NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
Image
Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4123
Image
May 31, 2011

KSC-2011-4123

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of spectators came out to watch space shuttle Atlantis' historic final journey...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0047
Image
Jan 12, 2003

KSC-03pd0047

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool smiles at spectators as he arrives at KSC for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3629
Image
May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3629

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spectators at the Banana Creek Viewing Site near the Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0599
Image
May 27, 1999

KSC-99pp0599

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-96 is reflected in the waters of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2884
Image
Oct 19, 2007

KSC-07pd2884

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski acknowledges the welcome of nearby...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0928
Image
Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp0928

Seated in the Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton appears attentive to the conversation of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0046
Image
Jan 12, 2003

KSC-03pd0046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband waves to spectators as he arrives at KSC for pre-launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0822
Image
Jul 16, 1999

KSC-99pp0822

STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins waves to spectators after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0648
Image
May 19, 2000

KSC00pp0648

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3380
Image
May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3380

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired shuttle and Skylab astronaut Dick Lousma greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pp0533
Image
Apr 19, 2002

KSC-02pp0533

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spectators at the Shuttle Landing Facility watch Atlantis touching down on runway 33...

KSC
NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
Image
Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

KSC
PreviousPage 4 of 11Next

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