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 "Rise"

1,713 results found - Page 10 of 72

NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
Image
Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

Sarah Baker views the partial solar eclipse as the sun rises, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Lewes Beach in Delaware....

HQ
NASA image: Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity
Video
Dec 12, 2016

Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity

Ice from glaciers constantly flows into the ocean, but the speed the ice moves at changes. Landsat 8 provides...

GSFC
NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Captures Earth After Lunar Flyby
Image
Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Captures Earth After Lunar Flyby

art0001e002083 (Dec. 5, 2022) On the 20th day of the Artemis I mission, Orion captured the Earth rising behind the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4566
Image
Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4566

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-148
Image
Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery outshines a rising sun as it blasts off on mission STS-102,...

KSC
NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
Image
Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises to the left of the United States Capitol building, Thursday, June...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 19 Soyuz Rollout
Image
Mar 23, 2009

Expedition 19 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises to the left of Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad...

HQ
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember
Image
Jun 22, 2015

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember

ISS044E002699 (06/23/2015) --- This spectacular view of the Earth with colorful aurora, sparkling city lights, and a...

JSC
NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
Image
Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises to the left of the United States Capitol building, Thursday, June...

HQ
NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
Image
Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the United States Capitol Building, Thursday, June 10, 2021,...

HQ
NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
Image
Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

Preparations for the X-56B remotely piloted aircraft to begin a new flight series continue as the sun rises on...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base
Image
Aug 9, 2005

STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base

STS114-S-049 (9 August 2005) --- The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4565
Image
Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4565

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008274 (7 June 2014) --- The moon rising over the southern Pacific Ocean is featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: iss042e019845
Image
Dec 2, 2014

iss042e019845

ISS042E019845 (12/02/2014) ---US Astronaut Terry Virts flight engineer of Expedition 42 on the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
Image
Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse, Thursday, June 10, 2021,...

HQ
NASA image: KSC01pp0446
Image
Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0446

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising sun, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0446
Image
Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0446

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising sun, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4567
Image
Sep 7, 2010

KSC-2010-4567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun was rising over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an early morning rain...

KSC
NASA image: STS_135_Landing
Image
Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-067975 (21 July 2011) --- The sun rises over the space shuttle Atlantis after landing July 21 at the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1636
Image
Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1636

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Tracking equipment and antennas show in silhouette as the sun rises over a United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Onekotan, an uninhabited volcanic island
Image
Apr 29, 2024

Onekotan, an uninhabited volcanic island

iss071e046421 (April 29, 2024) -- In the north end of the Kuril island chain is Onekotan, an uninhabited volcanic...

JSC
NASA image: Perigee Moon
Image
Mar 19, 2011

Perigee Moon

The full moon is seen as it rises near the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Washington. The full moon...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
Image
Oct 17, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The RS-25 certification test series begins Oct. 17. When the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants mix and...

SSC
PreviousPage 10 of 72Next

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