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 "High speed research"

302 results found - Page 6 of 13

NASA image: EC95-42939-3
Image
Feb 2, 1995

EC95-42939-3

The support crew for the F-16A, the F-16XL no. 1, and the F-16 AFTI are, top row, left to right: Randy Weaver;...

AFRC
NASA image: Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
Image
Jan 23, 1941

Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Local politicians and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials were on hand for the January 23,...

GRC
NASA image: The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.
Image
Jul 25, 2001

The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Pressure Data Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
Apr 23, 1978

Space Shuttle Pressure Data Model in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Technicians examine a scale model of the space shuttle used to obtain pressure data during tests in the 10- by...

GRC
NASA image: NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Image
Jul 25, 2001

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

AFRC
NASA image: Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel
Image
Feb 23, 1946

Ramjet Testing in the NACA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

A 20-inch diameter ramjet installed in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

GRC
NASA image: Daniel Sokolowski in the Rocket Operations Building
Image
Jun 23, 1966

Daniel Sokolowski in the Rocket Operations Building

Dan Sokolowski worked as an engineering coop student at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

GRC
NASA image: John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44
Image
Mar 13, 1964

John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44

John B. McKay was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program
Image
Jan 23, 1974

Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program

Brent Miller, of the V/STOL and Noise Division at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: Neil Armstrong in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Image
Feb 23, 1970

Neil Armstrong in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel

Astronaut Neil Armstrong examines a Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing test setup in the 9- by 15-Foot Low Speed...

GRC
NASA image: Clean Room in the Zero Gravity Research Facility
Image
Jul 23, 1968

Clean Room in the Zero Gravity Research Facility

A technician prepares a test sample in the Zero Gravity Research Facility clean room at the National Aeronautics and...

GRC
NASA image: Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop
Image
Oct 23, 1950

Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop

A mechanic and apprentice work on a wooden impeller in the Fabrication Shop at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion...

GRC
NASA image: B-29 Superfortress Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
Image
Jul 23, 1944

B-29 Superfortress Engine in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The resolution of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress’ engine cooling problems was one of the Aircraft Engine Research...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3628
Image
Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3628

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3626
Image
Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3626

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3629
Image
Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3629

HAMPTON, Va. –Engineers monitor high-speed wind tunnel testing of a 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3627
Image
Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3627

HAMPTON, Va. –An engineer monitors high-speed wind tunnel testing of a 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3630
Image
Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3630

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Portrait of Christine Darden
Image
Jul 21, 1999

Portrait of Christine Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

LRC
NASA image: Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden
Image
Feb 1, 1977

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Supersonic Aerodynamics Branch.

LRC
NASA image: Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden
Image
Feb 1, 1977

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Supersonic Aerodynamics Branch

LRC
NASA image: Sonic Boom Test Model with Christine Darden
Image
Apr 11, 1978

Sonic Boom Test Model with Christine Darden

Sonic Boom test model and measuring probe rake with Christine Darden

LRC
NASA image: Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center
Image
Dec 22, 1974

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center Christine Darden

LRC
NASA image: Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center
Image
Dec 22, 1974

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center Christine Darden environmental portrait.

LRC
PreviousPage 6 of 13Next

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