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 "post-flight"

831 results found - Page 1 of 35

NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Joe Acaba, left, and Mark Vande Hei meet with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, meets with Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Joe Acaba, right, and Mark Vande...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is seen as he meets with Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Joe Acaba and Mark Vande...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, meets with Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, meets with Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Joe Acaba, center, and Mark Vande...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, meets with Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Joe Acaba, center, and Mark Vande...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, meets with Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe...

HQ
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
Image
Jun 25, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

Lit by sunlight filtered through the smoke of a distant forest fire, the Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight...

AFRC
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
Image
Jun 23, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

AFRC
NASA image: A convoy of specialized support vehicles follow the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it is towed up a taxiway at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California, after landing on May 1, 2001
Image
May 1, 2001

A convoy of specialized support vehicles follow the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it is towed up a taxiway at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California, after landing on May 1, 2001

A convoy of specialized support vehicles follow the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it is towed up a taxiway at NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: Mars Helicopter Post Flight Briefing
Video
Apr 19, 2021

Mars Helicopter Post Flight Briefing

After a successful first flight on Mars, the Mars Helicopter team reveal their findings.

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Post Flight Payload Processing - MARE
Video
Jan 17, 2023

Artemis I Orion Post Flight Payload Processing - MARE

Artemis I Orion Post - Flight Payloasd Processing

KSC
NASA image: Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
Image
Aug 12, 2005

Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician, and Chris Jacobs; main propulsion systems...

AFRC
NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8
Image
Sep 5, 1983

POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8

S83-39696 (5 Sept 1983) --- The five member astronaut crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-8 responds to a...

JSC
NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8
Image
Sep 5, 1983

POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8

S83-39693 (5 Sept 1983) --- The five member astronaut crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-8 responds to a...

JSC
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
Image
Aug 11, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

AFRC
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
Image
Aug 11, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

AFRC
NASA image: Loral O’Hara Post-Flight Crew News Conference - Monday, April 15, 2024
Video
Apr 15, 2024

Loral O’Hara Post-Flight Crew News Conference - Monday, April 15, 2024

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, who returned to Earth on April 6 after spending 204 days in space, discussed her...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Tracy Dyson Post-Flight News Conference - Friday, October 4, 2024
Video
Oct 4, 2024

Astronaut Tracy Dyson Post-Flight News Conference - Friday, October 4, 2024

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson shared details of her recent six-month mission aboard the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: Lightning strikes in the distance as the Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device, following its landing at NASA DFRC
Image
Aug 14, 2005

Lightning strikes in the distance as the Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device, following its landing at NASA DFRC

Lightning strikes in the distance as the Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate...

AFRC
NASA image: A technician leaves the 'white room,' the access point for entering the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing at NASA DFRC in California
Image
Aug 14, 2005

A technician leaves the 'white room,' the access point for entering the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing at NASA DFRC in California

A technician leaves the 'white room', the access point for entering the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight...

AFRC
NASA image: The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at NASA DFRC in California
Image
Aug 14, 2005

The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at NASA DFRC in California

The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following...

AFRC
NASA image: The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at NASA DFRC in California
Image
Aug 14, 2005

The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at NASA DFRC in California

The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following...

AFRC
NASA image: The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at NASA DFRC in California
Image
Aug 14, 2005

The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at NASA DFRC in California

The sun sets on the Space Shuttle Discovery during post-flight processing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following...

AFRC
PreviousPage 1 of 35Next

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