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 "Libya"

65 results found - Page 1 of 3

NASA image: A Regional View of the Libya Montes
Image
May 22, 2000

A Regional View of the Libya Montes

A Regional View of the Libya Montes

JPL
NASA image: A Valley in the Libya Montes
Image
May 22, 2000

A Valley in the Libya Montes

A Valley in the Libya Montes

JPL
NASA image: Oil Fires in Libya
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Oil Fires in Libya

The oil refinery fires in Libya that were started by attacks on oil terminals in Libya in very early January...

GSFC
NASA image: Libya Montes
Image
Sep 27, 2021

Libya Montes

Today's VIS image shows an unnamed channel in Libya Montes. Libya Montes are south of Isidis Planitia, and are...

JPL
NASA image: Libya Montes Channel
Image
May 7, 2020

Libya Montes Channel

Today's VIS image shows a section of unnamed channel in Libya Montes. Libya Montes are south of Isidis Planitia, and...

JPL
NASA image: View of portion of Libya and Arab Republic of Egypt
Image
Jul 20, 1975

View of portion of Libya and Arab Republic of Egypt

AST-02-130 (20 July 1975) --- An oblique view of a portion of Libya and the Arab Republic of Egypt, as photographed...

JSC
NASA image: The North African nation of Libya and the Sahara
Image
Dec 23, 2018

The North African nation of Libya and the Sahara

iss058e000174 (Dec. 23, 2018) --- The International Space Station's robotic arm, Canadarm2, seemingly reaches out to...

JSC
NASA image: Murzuk Sand Sea, Sahara Desert, Libya, Africa
Image
Jan 19, 1993

Murzuk Sand Sea, Sahara Desert, Libya, Africa

STS054-152-189 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This near-vertical color photograph shows the very diverse landscape that is...

JSC
NASA image: Libya Montes
Image
Nov 23, 2002

Libya Montes

This image by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the rugged cratered highland region of Libya Montes, which forms...

JPL
NASA image: Jebels Awenat and Arkenu, Libya
Image
Feb 22, 2018

Jebels Awenat and Arkenu, Libya

In the far southeast corner of Libya, in the Libyan Desert, lie the uplifted massifs of Jebel Awenat and Jebel...

JPL
NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE
Image
Jul 17, 2024

The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE

iss071e384199 (July 17, 2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE, is used to grapple...

JSC
NASA image: Tripoli, Libya—on the Mediterranean Sea coast
Image
Nov 2, 2025

Tripoli, Libya—on the Mediterranean Sea coast

iss073e1047001 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- Tripoli, Libya—a city founded approximately 2,700 years ago on the Mediterranean...

JSC
NASA image: Benghazi, Libya, pictured at approximately 12:49 a.m. local time
Image
May 18, 2025

Benghazi, Libya, pictured at approximately 12:49 a.m. local time

iss073e0120318 (May 18, 2025) --- Benghazi, Libya, the north African nation's second most-populous city on the...

JSC
NASA image: Channel
Image
Mar 25, 2013

Channel

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a channel entering a crater in the region called...

JPL
NASA image: Benghazi, Libya, shines with bright, modern city lights on the Mediterranean coastline
Image
Jan 17, 2026

Benghazi, Libya, shines with bright, modern city lights on the Mediterranean coastline

iss074e0149410 (Jan. 17, 2026) --- Benghazi, Libya’s second-largest city, with a metropolitan population of over...

JSC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Wadi Kufra, Libya
Image
Apr 14, 1998

Space Radar Image of Wadi Kufra, Libya

The ability of a sophisticated radar instrument to image large regions of the world from space, using different...

JPL
NASA image: Equatorial Gullies
Image
Feb 26, 2014

Equatorial Gullies

This impact crater in the region of Mars called Libya Montes, observed by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's EMIT Mission Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Southwestern Libya
Image
Oct 12, 2022

NASA's EMIT Mission Generates Image Cube of Surface Minerals in Southwestern Libya

The front panel of this image cube features the true-color view of an area in southwest Libya observed by NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
Image
Oct 11, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 37 crew. Per Twitter message: Southwest Libya to the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. File...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. File...

JSC
NASA image: iss066e137420
Image
Feb 7, 2022

iss066e137420

iss066e137420 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- The northwest coast of the African nation of Libya is pictured from the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. File...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. File...

JSC
PreviousPage 1 of 3Next

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