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 "Take off"

2,070 results found - Page 48 of 87

NASA image: KSC-2012-3524
Image
Jun 13, 2012

KSC-2012-3524

KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 "Stargazer" aircraft takes off from the runway at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3525
Image
Jun 13, 2012

KSC-2012-3525

KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 "Stargazer" aircraft takes off from the runway at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1738
Image
Aug 5, 2006

KSC-06pd1738

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3036
Image
May 9, 2009

KSC-2009-3036

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125 Commander...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1827
Image
Jun 24, 2008

KSC-08pd1827

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a veterinarian and representatives from the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1848
Image
Aug 10, 2006

KSC-06pd1848

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-115 crew members look over the...

KSC
NASA image: Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus
Image
Dec 10, 2014

Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus

NASA Project Morpheus prototype lander and support equipment are being transported to the north end of the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: Service Module Surround Sound
Image
May 22, 2019

Service Module Surround Sound

Orion’s service module for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was moved from a test stand to a test cell inside the Operations...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01KODI-052
Image
Jun 19, 2001

KSC-01KODI-052

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians align the fueled Orbit Adjust Model (OAM), which navigates payloads into the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01KODI-079
Image
Sep 5, 2001

KSC-01KODI-079

KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - A transporter moves the encapsulated Kodiak Star spacecraft into position in the Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0653
Image
May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0653

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-101, twin...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1155
Image
Jun 16, 2006

KSC-06pd1155

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the STEREO spacecraft "A" is guided...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1733
Image
Aug 5, 2006

KSC-06pd1733

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After its return to Launch Complex 17 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hotpad, Mate to L-1011
Image
Oct 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hotpad, Mate to L-1011

Preparations are underway to attach Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection...

KSC
NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing
Image
Jun 23, 1945

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing

A Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is tested with a large blower on the hangar apron at the National Advisory Committee...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4803
Image
Dec 11, 2014

KSC-2014-4803

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and controllers in a mobile control room prepare for flight number 15 of NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC950
Image
Jul 1, 1997

KSC-97PC950

The STS-94 flight crew enjoys the traditional preliftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3113
Image
Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3113

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Commander Mark Kelly and Pilot Greg H. Johnson are ready to take off and perform...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01kodi075
Image
Sep 4, 2001

KSC01kodi075

KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - In the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the Kodiak Star spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0651
Image
May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0651

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Shedding light into the darkness surrounding it, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2075
Image
Sep 2, 2005

KSC-05PD-2075

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, a NASA plane is ready to take off on a hurricane...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
Image
Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0650
Image
May 19, 2000

KSC00pp0650

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT, challenging dawn as it lights up...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3278
Image
Oct 20, 2008

KSC-08pd3278

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Viewed from above, space shuttle Atlantis arrives in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay...

KSC
PreviousPage 48 of 87Next

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