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 "PROTECTION"

7,828 results found - Page 59 of 327

NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Image
Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy is seen as she watchs a total solar eclipse through protective glasses at the...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2014-3728
Image
Jun 19, 2014

KSC-2014-3728

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Move for Hurricane Preparations
Video
Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move for Hurricane Preparations

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are taking precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0599
Image
Apr 11, 2006

KSC-06pd0599

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker watches...

KSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams processes microbe samples inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
Image
Feb 21, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams processes microbe samples inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss074e0319944 (Feb. 21, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Chris Williams processes microbe...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0718
Image
Mar 29, 2001

KSC-01PP-0718

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility begin unwrapping the protective cover...

KSC
NASA image: 2nd EVA - MS Foale and Nicollier during FGS changeout
Image
Dec 24, 1999

2nd EVA - MS Foale and Nicollier during FGS changeout

STS103-501-026 (19 - 27 December 1999) --- Astronauts C. Michael Foale, left, and Claude Nicollier (on Discovery's...

JSC
NASA image: The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031159
Image
Jul 22, 2021

The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031159

jsc2021e031159 (7/22/2021) --- John Schmidt, graduate student and mechanical engineering lead and Matthew Ruffner,...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail
Image
Jul 30, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida integrate NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage...

KSC
NASA image: Studying Orion's Heat Shield
Image
May 4, 2015

Studying Orion's Heat Shield

Engineers from NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California, and Marshall Space Flight Center in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2254
Image
Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2254

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

KSC
NASA image: iss072e310952
Image
Dec 3, 2024

iss072e310952

iss072e310952 (Dec. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit processes bacteria...

JSC
NASA image: Noguchi during EVA 1
Image
Jul 30, 2005

Noguchi during EVA 1

S114-E-6054 (30 July 2005) --- Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing Japan Aerospace...

JSC
NASA image: Spacesuits for Artemis: Moon Dust and Mobility
Video
Jul 6, 2022

Spacesuits for Artemis: Moon Dust and Mobility

Exploration is dirty work! Advanced spacesuits will protect the first woman and person of color on the Moon from the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2853
Image
Oct 9, 2007

KSC-07pd2853

Baikonur, Kazakhstan -- Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and Malaysian Spaceflight Participant...

KSC
NASA image: iss067e183752_alt
Image
Jul 8, 2022

iss067e183752_alt

iss067e183752_alt (July 8, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: KSC01pd1851
Image
Dec 18, 2001

KSC01pd1851

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-109 flight hardware for maintenance of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1921
Image
Sep 27, 2004

KSC-04pd1921

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the wing of the orbiter Atlantis is covered in...

KSC
NASA image: Engine Section 3 Artemis
Image
Jul 24, 2025

Engine Section 3 Artemis

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida transport the agency’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
Image
Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0344
Image
Feb 12, 2003

KSC-03pd0344

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the protective cover removed from the truck, workers at the RLV Hangar near the...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
Image
Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

An astronaut heads into a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, or MRAP, during a Boeing/United Launch Alliance...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
Image
Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Two mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles, or MRAPs, sit ready to receive astronauts and ground crews during a...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
PreviousPage 59 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