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 "Aurorae"

832 results found - Page 13 of 35

NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Aug 27, 2014

Earth Observation

Time lapse (ISS040E117497 thru ISS040E118044) Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-114 crew
Image
Aug 6, 2005

Earth observations taken by the STS-114 crew

STS114-332-031 (6 August 2005) --- This view featuring the Aurora Australis or “southern lights” was...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
Image
Jun 5, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e092462 (June 5, 2019) --- The aurora australis, or "southern lights," highlights a starry nighttime orbital...

JSC
NASA image: iss070e026402
Image
Nov 17, 2023

iss070e026402

iss070e026402 (Nov. 17, 2023) --- The city lights (bottom center to far left) of Moscow and Saint Petersburg in...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
Image
Aug 19, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-69635 (19 Aug. 2006) --- The Aurora Borealis, also known as "northern lights", is featured in this...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e506350
Image
Jul 31, 2024

iss071e506350

iss071e506350 (July 31, 2024) --- The Aurora Australis silhouettes the Canadarm2 robotic arm in this photograph from...

JSC
NASA image: iss062e102315
Image
Mar 17, 2020

iss062e102315

iss062e102315 (March 17, 2020) --- A radiant aurora crowns the Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky as the...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e138167
Image
Jan 22, 2020

iss061e138167

iss061e138167 (Jan. 22, 2020) --- An aurora blankets the Earth beneath a celestial night sky as the International...

JSC
NASA image: iss066e118171
Image
Jan 17, 2022

iss066e118171

iss066e118171 (Jan. 17, 2022) --- A faint aurora and the Earth's atmospheric glow crown this night time photograph...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e142810
Image
May 29, 2024

iss071e142810

iss071e142810 (May 29, 2024) --- An aurora swirls above the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the International...

JSC
NASA image: iss070e051763
Image
Jan 1, 2024

iss070e051763

iss070e051763 (Jan. 1, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky in tis...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e025105
Image
Jun 7, 2020

iss063e025105

iss063e025105 (June 7, 2020) --- This orbital nighttime view from the International Space Station as it orbited...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e117686
Image
May 25, 2024

iss071e117686

iss071e117686 (May 25, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

JSC
NASA image: iss062e145242
Image
Apr 10, 2020

iss062e145242

iss062e145242 (April 10, 2020) --- The "aurora australis" glows beneath the International Space Station as it nears...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
Image
Apr 12, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e020015 (April 12, 2019) --- The aurora australis, also known as the "southern lights," is pictured as the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
Image
Apr 5, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of airglow, aurora, and city lights....

JSC
NASA image: iss065e214281
Image
Aug 2, 2021

iss065e214281

iss065e214281 (Aug. 2, 2021) --- The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
Image
Apr 5, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of airglow, aurora, and city lights....

JSC
NASA image: iss065e448792
Image
Oct 10, 2021

iss065e448792

iss065e448792 (Oct. 10, 2021) --- A faint aurora beneath a starry sky is pictured from the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observation taken using EHDC3
Image
Apr 4, 2019

Earth observation taken using EHDC3

iss059e013117 (April 4, 2019) --- The aurora australis, also known as the "southern lights," is pictured as the...

JSC
NASA image: iss064e022752
Image
Jan 12, 2021

iss064e022752

iss064e022752 (Jan. 12, 2021) --- A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia, in between Ukraine and...

JSC
NASA image: iss069e092496
Image
Sep 25, 2023

iss069e092496

iss069e092496 (Sept. 25, 2023) --- An aurora intersects Earth's airglow beneath a starry sky in this photograph from...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Aug 27, 2014

Earth Observation

Time lapse Earth Observation (ISS040E111401 thru ISS040E112398) taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew...

JSC
NASA image: iss067e272195
Image
Aug 17, 2022

iss067e272195

iss067e272195 (Aug. 17, 2022) --- A brilliant aurora streams above Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

JSC
PreviousPage 13 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