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 "SMAP"

430 results found - Page 16 of 18

NASA image: KSC-2014-4266
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4266

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to remove the protective covering from NASA's Soil...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3465
Image
Aug 7, 2014

KSC-2014-3465

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4245
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4245

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft, still protected in its...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4240
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4240

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A forklift is moved into place to assist with the offloading of NASA's Soil...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4239
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4239

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers are standing by to assist with the offloading of NASA's Soil Moisture...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4271
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4271

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers inspect instrument and optics covers on NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4242
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4242

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft is delivered by truck...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4237
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4237

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to offload NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4455
Image
Nov 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4455

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3469
Image
Aug 7, 2014

KSC-2014-3469

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2873
Image
Jun 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2873

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to lift a half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4235
Image
Oct 13, 2014

KSC-2014-4235

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A plethora of ground support equipment for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3612
Image
Aug 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3612

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare the second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2872
Image
Jun 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2872

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The lid is removed from the transportation trailer containing a half section of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3611
Image
Aug 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3611

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4453
Image
Nov 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4453

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2876
Image
Jun 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2876

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers rotate a half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4272
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4272

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers replace the protective covering around NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4236
Image
Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4236

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The truck transporting NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3467
Image
Aug 7, 2014

KSC-2014-3467

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3602
Image
Aug 18, 2014

KSC-2014-3602

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3598
Image
Aug 18, 2014

KSC-2014-3598

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3600
Image
Aug 18, 2014

KSC-2014-3600

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A crane is enlisted to position a solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3608
Image
Aug 18, 2014

KSC-2014-3608

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers inside the mobile service tower use headsets to ensure communication...

KSC
PreviousPage 16 of 18Next

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