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 "Adamson"

43 results found - Page 1 of 2

NASA image: ADAMSON, JAMES C. - PORTRAIT
Image
Aug 22, 1984

ADAMSON, JAMES C. - PORTRAIT

S84-40229 (22 Aug. 1984) --- Astronaut James C. Adamson.

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jul 24, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts composed the STS-28 crew. Seated from left to right are Richard N. (Dick) Richards, pilot; Brewster...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-43 Mission Specialist (MS) Adamson uses camera on aft flight deck
Image
Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 Mission Specialist (MS) Adamson uses camera on aft flight deck

STS043-21-013 (2-11 August 1991) --- As on previous missions, Earth observations/photography played an important...

JSC
NASA image: STS-43 MS Adamson conducts DTO 1208 using laptop on OV-104's flight deck
Image
Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 MS Adamson conducts DTO 1208 using laptop on OV-104's flight deck

STS043-14-034 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- Astronaut James C. Adamson is pictured executing Development Test Objective (DTO)...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown juggles food containers on middeck
Image
Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown juggles food containers on middeck

STS028-13-013 (August 1989) --- Astronaut Mark N. Brown, STS-28 mission specialist, assembles various components of...

JSC
NASA image: STS-43 MS Adamson checks OCTW experiment on OV-104's aft flight deck
Image
Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 MS Adamson checks OCTW experiment on OV-104's aft flight deck

STS043-04-038 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- Astronaut James C. Adamson, STS-43 mission specialist, checks on an experiment on...

JSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - As the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) tours the Orbiter Processing Facility, Richard O. Covey (second from left), former Space Shuttle commander, points to equipment.  Covey is co-chair of the SCTG along with Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Others in the photo are William Wegner, James Adamson and Joe Engle.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
Image
Aug 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) tours the Orbiter Processing Facility, Richard O. Covey (second from left), former Space Shuttle commander, points to equipment. Covey is co-chair of the SCTG along with Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Others in the photo are William Wegner, James Adamson and Joe Engle. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) tours the Orbiter Processing...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  On a tour of the Tile Shop, members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) learn about PU-tiles, part of an orbiter’s Thermal Protection System.   At left is Martin Wilson, with United Space Alliance.  Others (left to right) around the table are James Adamson, Dr. Kathryn Clark, William Wegner, Richard Covey and Joe Engle.  Covey, former Space Shuttle commander, is co-chair of the  SCTG, along with Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
Image
Aug 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a tour of the Tile Shop, members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) learn about PU-tiles, part of an orbiter’s Thermal Protection System. At left is Martin Wilson, with United Space Alliance. Others (left to right) around the table are James Adamson, Dr. Kathryn Clark, William Wegner, Richard Covey and Joe Engle. Covey, former Space Shuttle commander, is co-chair of the SCTG, along with Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a tour of the Tile Shop, members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - On a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (RTFTG) look at a Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels with a T-seal held by Tom Roberts, with United Space Alliance.  From left are Richard O. Covey, former Space Shuttle commander, Dr. Kathryn Clark, James Adamson, Joe Engle, William Wegner and Dr. Amy Donahue.  Chairing the task group are Covey and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
Image
Aug 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (RTFTG) look at a Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels with a T-seal held by Tom Roberts, with United Space Alliance. From left are Richard O. Covey, former Space Shuttle commander, Dr. Kathryn Clark, James Adamson, Joe Engle, William Wegner and Dr. Amy Donahue. Chairing the task group are Covey and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the Stafford-Covey Return to...

NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers pose for group portrait on middeck
Image
Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers pose for group portrait on middeck

STS028-22-030 (August 1989) --- An in-space crew portrait of the astronauts for the STS-28 mission. Brewster H. Shaw...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
Image
Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS028-S-007 (8 Aug 1989) --- Columbia is pictured just prior to clearing the tower at Launch Pad 39-B. The...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 8, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

On August 8, 1989, the 4th mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DOD), STS-28, lifted off from Kennedy...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB
Image
Jul 3, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB

S89-39624 (3 July 1989) --- Following rollover from the Orbiter Processing Facility, the orbiter Columbia is...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B
Image
Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B

STS028-S-008 (8 Aug 1989) --- A side view shows Columbia clearing the launch tower during the STS-28 liftoff....

JSC
NASA image: KSC supplied views of the STS 28 crew suiting up, at  breakfast and
Image
Aug 9, 1989

KSC supplied views of the STS 28 crew suiting up, at breakfast and

S89-41091 (18 July 1989) --- During the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), STS-28 crew members are...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 crewmembers don LESs prior to Columbia, OV-102, launch
Image
Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 crewmembers don LESs prior to Columbia, OV-102, launch

STS028-S-005 (8 Aug 1989) --- Three of five STS-28 astronaut crewmembers are pictured during their suiting up...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on August 2, 1991, the STS-43 mission’s primary payload was the Tracking...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B
Image
Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B

STS028-S-004 (8 Aug. 1989) --- Framed by Florida vegetation, Space Shuttle Columbia soars toward space for the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-43 crewmembers pose for onorbit (in space) portrait on OV-104's middeck
Image
Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 crewmembers pose for onorbit (in space) portrait on OV-104's middeck

STS043-40-029 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- The five crewmembers on NASA's STS-43 mission pose for the traditional in-flight...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex LC Pad 39B
Image
Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex LC Pad 39B

STS028-S-006 (8 Aug 1989) --- A low-angle view shows Columbia soaring toward space just after clearing the tower at...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, landing at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) California
Image
Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, landing at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) California

STS028-S-018 (13 Aug 1989) --- The Space shuttle Columbia is captured on film just prior to main gear touchdown at...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg en route to LC Pad 39
Image
Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg en route to LC Pad 39

STS028-S-002 (8 Aug 1989) --- The five astronaut crewmembers for STS-28 leave the Operations and Checkout (O&C)...

JSC
NASA image: STS-28 crewmembers' wives at KSC shuttle landing facility (SLF) with banner
Image
Aug 5, 1989

STS-28 crewmembers' wives at KSC shuttle landing facility (SLF) with banner

STS028-S-009 (5 Aug 1989) --- Wives of the STS-28 crewmembers display a banner upon the arrival of the astronauts in...

JSC
NASA image: STS-43 official crew portrait
Image
Nov 9, 1999

STS-43 official crew portrait

STS043-S-002 (May 1991) --- These five astronauts have been assigned to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis for...

JSC
PreviousPage 1 of 2Next

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

KSC
KSC