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 "May 3"

2,607 results found - Page 43 of 109

NASA image: KSC-08pd1049
Image
Apr 26, 2008

KSC-08pd1049

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
Image
May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0259
Image
Feb 11, 2005

KSC-05pd-0259

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (right)...

KSC
NASA image: Phoenix Spacecraft Heat Shield Deployment Test
Image
May 16, 2007

Phoenix Spacecraft Heat Shield Deployment Test

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers monitor the Phoenix spacecraft during a heat shield deployment...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Shortly after liftoff on May 14, 1973, atmospheric drag tore off the thin metallic shield of Skylab that was...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3742
Image
May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3742

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
Image
May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) as it begins its journey from High...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2011-3725
Image
May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3725

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's main engines ignite for liftoff at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3721
Image
May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3721

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour roars through clouds of smoke and steam from Launch Pad 39A at...

KSC
NASA image: iss065m261241519_Expedition_65_GA_Tech_WXIA_210504
Video
May 4, 2021

iss065m261241519_Expedition_65_GA_Tech_WXIA_210504

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH GEORGIA ON ITS MIND Aboard the International Space Station,...

JSC
NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Overview
Image
May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Overview

During a prelaunch briefing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist, speaks to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0545
Image
Apr 23, 2000

KSC00pp0545

The GOES-L satellite, after being lifted up to the top of the gantry on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0639
Image
Apr 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-0639

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band Doppler radar array is lowered toward the deck of the Liberty Star, one of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0342
Image
Feb 28, 2005

KSC-05pd-0342

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician watches as the External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
Image
May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0290
Image
Feb 17, 2006

KSC-06pd0290

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater
Image
May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater

AS10-32-4845 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 southwest oblique view of the crater Censorinus which is located in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1040
Image
Apr 26, 2008

KSC-08pd1040

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
Image
May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

Former Senator Bill Nelson, speaks to media after he was ceremonially sworn-in as the 14th NASA Administrator by...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0497
Image
Mar 28, 2005

KSC-05pd-0497

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians observe the GOES-N satellite as it...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0640
Image
Apr 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-0640

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers on the Liberty Star, one of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0421
Image
Mar 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0421

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG), attached...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
Image
May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2010
Image
Jul 19, 2007

KSC-07pd2010

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the heat shield for the Phoenix Mars...

KSC
PreviousPage 43 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