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 "highlights"

1,857 results found - Page 18 of 78

NASA image: iss062e046805
Image
Feb 22, 2020

iss062e046805

iss062e046805 (Feb. 22, 2020) --- This oblique view of the northeastern United States highlights the coasts (left to...

JSC
NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Director Gavin Schmidt, left, and NASA Ames Research Center Aeronautics...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0030-016
Image
Feb 27, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0030-016

10th Anniversary of Reachout for the Rainbow after School Science Festival highlighting NASA Ames and the Traveling...

ARC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

JSC
NASA image: What's Up: August 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Video
Aug 1, 2021

What's Up: August 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in August 2021? The best-known meteor shower of the year should be a good time...

JPL
NASA image: The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow
Image
Nov 26, 2024

The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e278609 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- The Large Magellanic Cloud among a starry backdrop above Earth's atmospheric glow...

JSC
NASA image: The Cygnus space freighter berthed to the Earth-facing port on the Unity module
Image
Jan 16, 2025

The Cygnus space freighter berthed to the Earth-facing port on the Unity module

iss072e515922 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured berthed to the International...

JSC
NASA image: What's Up: November 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Video
Nov 13, 2025

What's Up: November 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2025? Mars and Mercury have a cozy conjunction, Leonid meteor...

JPL
NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window
Image
Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window

iss066e155956 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of the International Space Station’s cupola window. The...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00017
Video
Feb 22, 2007

KSC-07-S-00017

Dennis Armstrong, NASA's web information manager at Kennedy Space Center retired from over 40 years of dedicated...

KSC
NASA image: The station's Roscosmos segment, star trails, and Earth's atmospheric glow
Image
Jan 9, 2025

The station's Roscosmos segment, star trails, and Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e454972 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph highlights the Roscosmos segment of the International...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e163005
Image
Jun 3, 2024

iss071e163005

iss071e163005 (June 3, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is pictured docked to the Prichal docking module as the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
Image
Nov 25, 2022

Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e024146 (Nov. 23, 2022) --- The sun's glint beams across the Mediterranean, Ionian, and Myrtoan Seas...

JSC
NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Earth Action Associate Director Tom Wagner highlights NASA’s climate work during a media roundtable, Thursday,...

HQ
NASA image: iss065e074560
Image
May 26, 2021

iss065e074560

iss065e074560 (May 20, 2021) --- This nighttime photograph, taken from the International Space Station as it orbited...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station
Image
Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station

STS062-41-025 (18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen monitors Columbia's systems from the pilot's station...

JSC
NASA image: iss070e103599
Image
Feb 29, 2024

iss070e103599

iss070e103599 (Feb. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon "Endurance" spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony...

JSC
NASA image: Night Earth Observations during Expedition 69
Image
Aug 26, 2023

Night Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e084252 (Aug. 26, 2023) --- Palm Jumeirah, the palm tree-shaped artificial island, is a highlight in the...

JSC
NASA image: Intricate Valley Glaciers on Pluto
Image
Sep 17, 2015

Intricate Valley Glaciers on Pluto

The backlighting highlights the intricate flow lines on the glaciers. The flow front of the ice is moving into the...

JPL
NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Do We Get New Science to the Moon?
Video
Dec 11, 2019

#AskNASA┃ How Do We Get New Science to the Moon?

NASA Commercial Lunar Project Deputy Manager Camille Alleyne answers questions about commercial partnerships....

HQ
NASA image: What's Up: September 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Video
Sep 1, 2021

What's Up: September 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in September 2021? Mercury provides a challenging target to spot in the fading...

JPL
NASA image: #AskNASA - What is the International Space Station?
Video
Nov 18, 2019

#AskNASA - What is the International Space Station?

NASA’s Jacob Keaton answers questions about the International Space Station. He highlights building this home off...

HQ
NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
Image
Nov 30, 2022

Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to...

HQ
NASA image: Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow
Image
Nov 9, 2024

Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e147765 (Nov. 9, 2024) --- The streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow...

JSC
PreviousPage 18 of 78Next

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