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 "Ionosphere"

406 results found - Page 13 of 17

NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation
Image
Aug 28, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation

Technicians install the solar array for NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) inside Building 1555 at...

KSC
NASA image: The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
Video
Oct 22, 2018

The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow

What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: On the Cusp of Understanding
Video
Apr 14, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: On the Cusp of Understanding

NASA is using sounding rockets to study the cusp, a point where the magnetic bubble that surrounds our planet dips...

HQ
NASA image: MAVEN Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer
Video
Jul 18, 2013

MAVEN Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer

While NASA rovers, landers, and orbiters have scrutinized the surface of Mars for decades, a key question to...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 2
Video
Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 2

On Nov. 20, 2017, the Dellingr CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station and released into a...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 1
Video
Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 1

On Nov. 20, 2017, the Dellingr CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station and released into a...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1764
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1764

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory lifts...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1748
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1748

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With a blinding flash, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1763
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1763

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The countdown to launch of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2022e091372
Image
Dec 7, 2022

jsc2022e091372

jsc2022e091372 (12/7/2022) --- The STP-H9-ECLIPSE flight hardware is shown prior to its delivery to NASA’s Johnson...

JSC
NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
Image
Sep 17, 2019

Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

Technicians install the starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing around NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1758
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1758

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory begins its climb to orbit from Launch Complex 41 on Cape...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
Image
Sep 17, 2019

Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

The starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing is ready for installation around...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1744
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1744

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engine ignition lifts the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar...

KSC
NASA image: Upper Management Visits Pegasus ICON
Image
Jun 6, 2017

Upper Management Visits Pegasus ICON

Managers of NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) at Kennedy Space Center visit the processing facility for the...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
Image
Sep 17, 2019

Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

The starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing has been installed around NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation
Image
Aug 28, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation

Technicians prepare to install the solar array for NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) inside Building...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus ICON Outside of Cleanroom
Image
Sep 19, 2019

Pegasus ICON Outside of Cleanroom

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is seen outside the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1732
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1732

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the Atlantic Ocean as backdrop, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1735
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1735

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, preparations are...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1742
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1742

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory heads into...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1761
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1761

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory defies...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1737
Image
Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1737

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory climbs to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1450
Image
Jan 23, 2010

KSC-2010-1450

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the logo on the outside of...

KSC
PreviousPage 13 of 17Next

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