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 "layer"

2,608 results found - Page 13 of 109

NASA image: Mars Surface Layers in Infrared
Image
May 29, 2002

Mars Surface Layers in Infrared

Infrared imaging from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows signs of layering exposed at the surface in a region of...

JPL
NASA image: Layers Exposed at Polar Canyon
Image
Dec 13, 2006

Layers Exposed at Polar Canyon

This false-color subframe of an image from the HiRISE camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the north...

JPL
NASA image: Layered Deposits in Terby Crater
Image
Feb 14, 2003

Layered Deposits in Terby Crater

This somewhat cloudy image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a stunning example of layered deposits in Terby...

JPL
NASA image: Layered Sediments in Valles Marineris
Image
Apr 29, 2022

Layered Sediments in Valles Marineris

Sediments rich in hydrated sulfates may have filled central Valles Marineris, but debates persist as to how these...

JPL
NASA image: Polar Layers
Image
Dec 31, 2018

Polar Layers

This VIS image is located along the edge of the south polar cap. In the upper right corner the non-polar surface is...

JPL
NASA image: Layers Inside 'Endurance'
Image
Jun 15, 2004

Layers Inside 'Endurance'

This view of rock layers exposed in the upper portion of the inner slope of "Endurance Crater" was captured by the...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Layers
Image
Aug 25, 2016

South Polar Layers

Southern hemisphere spring has arrived at the south polar cap. The ice layers that make up the cap are easily seen...

JPL
NASA image: Final Sunshield Layer Completed for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Final Sunshield Layer Completed for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

The last of the five sunshield layers responsible for protecting the optics and instruments of NASA’s James Webb...

GSFC
NASA image: Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360
Image
Dec 13, 2006

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

JPL
NASA image: MGS MOC Extended Mission View of North Polar Layers
Image
Feb 16, 2002

MGS MOC Extended Mission View of North Polar Layers

MGS MOC Extended Mission View of North Polar Layers

JPL
NASA image: Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360
Image
Dec 13, 2006

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

Radar View of Layering near Mars South Pole, Orbit 1360

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Cap Layers and Frost on the First Day of Summer
Image
Jan 13, 2001

North Polar Cap Layers and Frost on the First Day of Summer

North Polar Cap Layers and Frost on the First Day of Summer

JPL
NASA image: Two Radar Sounders Examine South Polar Layered Deposits on Mars
Image
Apr 17, 2008

Two Radar Sounders Examine South Polar Layered Deposits on Mars

Two Radar Sounders Examine South Polar Layered Deposits on Mars

JPL
NASA image: Erosion of North Polar Layers and Genesis of nearby Sand Dunes
Image
May 7, 2002

Erosion of North Polar Layers and Genesis of nearby Sand Dunes

Erosion of North Polar Layers and Genesis of nearby Sand Dunes

JPL
NASA image: Interior Layered Deposits in Tithonium Chasma Reveal Diverse Compositions
Image
Feb 5, 2008

Interior Layered Deposits in Tithonium Chasma Reveal Diverse Compositions

Interior Layered Deposits in Tithonium Chasma Reveal Diverse Compositions

JPL
NASA image: Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars
Image
Feb 12, 1998

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars

Layers within the Valles Marineris: Clues to the Ancient Crust of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Layered Ice Deposits near North Pole of Mars False Color
Image
Sep 20, 2007

Layered Ice Deposits near North Pole of Mars False Color

Layered Ice Deposits near North Pole of Mars False Color

JPL
NASA image: Detailed View of Cliff-face in the North Polar Layered Deposits
Image
Sep 16, 2000

Detailed View of Cliff-face in the North Polar Layered Deposits

Detailed View of Cliff-face in the North Polar Layered Deposits

JPL
NASA image: Bright Lower Echo in Radargram of South Polar Layered Deposits
Image
Mar 15, 2007

Bright Lower Echo in Radargram of South Polar Layered Deposits

Bright Lower Echo in Radargram of South Polar Layered Deposits

JPL
NASA image: Radargram of Mars North Polar Layered Deposits with Topographic Map
Image
Nov 30, 2005

Radargram of Mars North Polar Layered Deposits with Topographic Map

Radargram of Mars North Polar Layered Deposits with Topographic Map

JPL
NASA image: Color Image of Layers in Holden Crater, a Candidate MSL Landing Site
Image
Oct 10, 2007

Color Image of Layers in Holden Crater, a Candidate MSL Landing Site

Color Image of Layers in Holden Crater, a Candidate MSL Landing Site

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Layers: Streaking and Unconformity
Image
Sep 18, 2017

North Polar Layers: Streaking and Unconformity

This oblique image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, of part of the North Polar layered deposits, acquired in...

JPL
NASA image: Radar Mapping of Icy Layers Under Mars North Pole
Image
Sep 22, 2009

Radar Mapping of Icy Layers Under Mars North Pole

This composite graphic illustrates the use of the Shallow Radar instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter for...

JPL
NASA image: Layered Deposits on the floor of Ganges Chasma
Image
May 21, 2002

Layered Deposits on the floor of Ganges Chasma

These layered deposits are located on the floor of a large canyon called Ganges Chasma which is a part of the Valles...

JPL
PreviousPage 13 of 100Next

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