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 "HiRISE"

560 results found - Page 19 of 24

NASA image: Scars of Erosion
Image
Feb 16, 2017

Scars of Erosion

This large crescent dune in Kaiser Crater shows the scars of many types of seasonal erosional activities. Along its...

JPL
NASA image: The Changing Dunes of Wirtz Crater
Image
Jan 19, 2017

The Changing Dunes of Wirtz Crater

The large dark feature is a classic Martian sand dune. Most sand on Earth is made from the mineral quartz, which is...

JPL
NASA image: Muddy Ejecta Flow
Image
Jan 10, 2017

Muddy Ejecta Flow

This small 2 kilometer-wide crater was sitting around, minding its own business when a meteoroid struck the ground...

JPL
NASA image: Eroded Scallops with Layers
Image
Jan 9, 2017

Eroded Scallops with Layers

The western Utopia Planitia in the Northern mid-latitudes of Mars is marked by a peculiar type of depression with...

JPL
NASA image: Gullies in Winter Shadow
Image
Mar 21, 2017

Gullies in Winter Shadow

This is an odd-looking image. It shows gullies during the winter while entirely in the shadow of the crater wall....

JPL
NASA image: Landslide!
Image
May 12, 2017

Landslide!

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a fresh well-preserved landslide scarp and rocky deposit off...

JPL
NASA image: Stratigraphy Exposed by an Impact Crater
Image
May 10, 2017

Stratigraphy Exposed by an Impact Crater

Geologists love roadcuts because they reveal the bedrock stratigraphy (layering). Until we have highways on Mars, we...

JPL
NASA image: Ancient Streamlined Islands of the Palos Outflow Channel
Image
Aug 24, 2016

Ancient Streamlined Islands of the Palos Outflow Channel

This image shows the northern terminus of an outflow channel located in the volcanic terrains of Amenthes Planum....

JPL
NASA image: The Wind-Scoured Lava Flows of Pavonis Mons
Image
Sep 21, 2016

The Wind-Scoured Lava Flows of Pavonis Mons

Click on the image for larger version This image shows a circular impact crater and an oval volcanic caldera on the...

JPL
NASA image: The Entrance to Mawrth Vallis
Image
Mar 7, 2017

The Entrance to Mawrth Vallis

In Andy Weir's "The Martian," stranded astronaut Mark Watney drives from the Ares 3 landing site in Acidalia...

JPL
NASA image: A Sneak Peek into Saheki Secret Layers
Image
Apr 4, 2017

A Sneak Peek into Saheki Secret Layers

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is of Saheki Crater, about 84 kilometers across, and located in...

JPL
NASA image: A Transition from Depressed to Inverted Channels in Gorgonum Basin
Image
Oct 5, 2016

A Transition from Depressed to Inverted Channels in Gorgonum Basin

This image shows a transition from depressed to inverted channels in the Gorgonum Basin. In the darker terrain,...

JPL
NASA image: A Closer Look at Holden Crater
Image
Mar 16, 2017

A Closer Look at Holden Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows layered deposits in Uzboi Vallis which sometimes occur in...

JPL
NASA image: Exploring the Sandy Province of Herschel Crater
Image
Sep 4, 2017

Exploring the Sandy Province of Herschel Crater

This view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the downwind stretches of a sand sheet in central part of...

JPL
NASA image: Well-Preserved Impact Ejecta and Impact Melt-Rich Deposits in Terra Sabaea
Image
Jan 12, 2017

Well-Preserved Impact Ejecta and Impact Melt-Rich Deposits in Terra Sabaea

This image of a well-preserved unnamed elliptical crater in Terra Sabaea, is illustrative of the complexity of...

JPL
NASA image: A Greenwich Observatory on Mars
Image
Jan 21, 2022

A Greenwich Observatory on Mars

The crater in the center of this HiRISE image defines where zero longitude is on Mars, like the Greenwich...

JPL
NASA image: A Slice of Ice
Image
Jan 29, 2021

A Slice of Ice

This HiRISE image shows a deposit draping the surface like a blanket. The deposit is eroding away, and near the...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive
Image
Apr 22, 2015

Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive

A view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on April 8, 2015, catches sight of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

JPL
NASA image: Frosted Dunes in the Depths of Winter
Image
Sep 30, 2022

Frosted Dunes in the Depths of Winter

Usually, HiRISE takes pictures of well-illuminated terrain where there is plenty of light to produce clear images....

JPL
NASA image: InSight-Detected Impact in May 2020
Image
Sep 19, 2022

InSight-Detected Impact in May 2020

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of a meteoroid impact that was later associated with a...

JPL
NASA image: Glacial (Ice) or Lava Flow?
Image
Mar 3, 2023

Glacial (Ice) or Lava Flow?

The geologic setting and latitude here suggest this is a glacial (ice-rich) flow, but the surface is broken into...

JPL
NASA image: Frost Highlights in the Springtime
Image
Sep 5, 2019

Frost Highlights in the Springtime

This image of a crater rim strikingly shows what appear to be bright white flows coming from gullies in the crater...

JPL
NASA image: Light-Toned Materials along the Floor and Walls of Ius Chasma
Image
Aug 18, 2023

Light-Toned Materials along the Floor and Walls of Ius Chasma

Many of the Valles Marineris canyons, called chasmata, have kilometer-high, light-toned layered mounds made up of...

JPL
NASA image: At the Head of a Kasei Valles Cataract
Image
Mar 25, 2015

At the Head of a Kasei Valles Cataract

On Earth, cataracts represent regions where a river's gradient increases enough to create so much turbulence, that...

JPL
PreviousPage 19 of 24Next

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