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 "Blessing"

217 results found - Page 8 of 10

NASA image: Expedition 32 Preflight
Image
Jul 15, 2012

Expedition 32 Preflight

Expedition 32 crew members JAXA Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide, left, Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and NASA...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
Image
Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 60 Preflight
Image
Jul 20, 2019

Expedition 60 Preflight

Expedition 60 Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos is blessed by a Russian Orthodox Priest in the...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
Image
Dec 16, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

An Orthodox Priest blesses members of the media at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017....

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 55 Preflight
Image
Mar 21, 2018

Expedition 55 Preflight

Expedition 55 flight engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA, left, Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, center, and...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 40 Preflight
Image
May 27, 2014

Expedition 40 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
Image
Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

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

Expedition 56 Preflight

Expedition 56 flight engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor of NASA, Soyuz Commander Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, and...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 55 Preflight
Image
Mar 21, 2018

Expedition 55 Preflight

Expedition 55 flight engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, and flight engineer...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 32 Preflight
Image
Jul 15, 2012

Expedition 32 Preflight

Expedition 32 crew members NASA Flight Engineer Sunita Williams, third from left, receives the traditional blessing...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
Image
May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 crew members Joe Acaba, left, Commander Gennady Padalka and Sergei Revin, right, receive the...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
Image
Dec 17, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

Expedition 54 Soyuz Commander Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos receives the traditional blessing from a Russian...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
Image
Dec 17, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

Expedition 54 flight engineer Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) receives the...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
Image
Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

HQ
NASA image: STS-121 crew visits SSC
Image
Sep 25, 2006

STS-121 crew visits SSC

Astronauts Steve Lindsey (left), Stephanie Wilson, Lisa Nowak and Piers Sellers meet with employees at NASA Stennis...

SSC
NASA image: Expedition 32 Preflight
Image
Jul 15, 2012

Expedition 32 Preflight

Expedition 32 crew members JAXA Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide, left, Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and NASA...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 60 Preflight
Image
Jul 20, 2019

Expedition 60 Preflight

Expedition 60 Soyuz flight engineer Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) is blessed by a Russian Orthodox...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
Image
May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 crew members Joe Acaba, left, Commander Gennady Padalka and Sergei Revin, right, receive the...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
Image
Dec 17, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

Expedition 54 flight engineer Scott Tingle of NASA receives the traditional blessing from a Russian Orthodox Priest...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
Image
Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
Image
Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses the Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on Monday, March 24, 2014 in...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 40 Preflight
Image
May 27, 2014

Expedition 40 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
Image
Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos receives the traditional blessing from a Russian Orthodox...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
Image
Mar 25, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

Expedition 39 Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA, left, receives the traditional blessing from a Russian Orthodox...

HQ
PreviousPage 8 of 10Next

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