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 "Wave"

2,367 results found - Page 46 of 99

NASA image: Expedition 60 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
Image
Jul 20, 2019

Expedition 60 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 60 flight engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA, left, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos, center,...

HQ
NASA image: SpaceX Crew-12 Walkout
Image
Feb 13, 2026

SpaceX Crew-12 Walkout

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 crew members wave to family and friends as they depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 56 Preflight
Image
Jun 6, 2018

Expedition 56 Preflight

Expedition 56 flight engineer Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) waves farewell to family and friends as...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2014e025854
Image
Mar 13, 2014

jsc2014e025854

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 39/40 Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0223
Image
Feb 7, 2008

KSC-08pd0223

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Twin columns of fire help propel space shuttle Atlantis into space on mission STS-122...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6063
Image
Nov 2, 2012

KSC-2012-6063

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flag waving children welcome the space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Space Florida's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3447
Image
May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3447

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under the mate/demate device at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Atlantis is fitted with...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - Suit-Up in ACQ
Image
Feb 13, 2026

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - Suit-Up in ACQ

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 crew members board an elevator during walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Final Flight Installation of Heatshield
Image
Apr 12, 2018

InSight Final Flight Installation of Heatshield

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors progress as the...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 51 Pressure Checks
Image
Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Pressure Checks

Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA waves to friends and family while he waits to have his Russian...

HQ
NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
Image
Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy waves to attendees during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 60 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
Image
Jul 20, 2019

Expedition 60 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 60 flight engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA, left, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos, center,...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2014e079012
Image
Sep 2, 2014

jsc2014e079012

1944: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 41/42 prime crewmembers Barry...

JSC
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - C7 Walkout
Image
Feb 13, 2026

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - C7 Walkout

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 crew members walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at the...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Rollout to Pad
Image
Apr 23, 2018

InSight Rollout to Pad

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0684
Image
Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Garrett Reisman waves to the camera after suiting up for...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - Suit-Up in ACQ
Image
Feb 13, 2026

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - Suit-Up in ACQ

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 crew members prepare to walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at...

KSC
NASA image: EC95-42960-4
Image
Feb 15, 1995

EC95-42960-4

NASA's single-seat F-16XL makes a drag chute landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The...

AFRC
NASA image: Expedition 64 Crew Press Conference
Image
Sep 24, 2020

Expedition 64 Crew Press Conference

From left to right, Expedition 64 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, Russian cosmonaut Sergey...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2009-3471
Image
Jun 1, 2009

KSC-2009-3471

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2014e079013
Image
Sep 2, 2014

jsc2014e079013

1952: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 41/42 prime crewmembers Barry...

JSC
NASA image: STS-134 Crew Arrival
Image
Apr 26, 2011

STS-134 Crew Arrival

STS-134 crew members, Commander Mark Kelly, Mission Specialists Greg Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel, Pilot Greg H....

HQ
NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary at Kennedy Center
Image
Jul 20, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary at Kennedy Center

American composer Michael Giacchino, left, and National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) conductor, Emil de Cou, wave to the...

HQ
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Jun 8, 1995

Space Science

Scientists at Marshall's Adaptive Optics Lab demonstrate the Wave Front Sensor alignment using the Phased Array...

MSFC
PreviousPage 46 of 99Next

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