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 "long exposure"

292 results found - Page 2 of 13

NASA image: The LDEF is placed in orbit by the shuttle Challenger crew
Image
Apr 15, 1984

The LDEF is placed in orbit by the shuttle Challenger crew

41C-02-067 (6-13 April 1984) --- One of the first major accomplishments of Flight 41-C?s crew aboard the Challenger...

JSC
NASA image: Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15
Image
May 24, 2007

Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-09449 (24 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, enters data in a...

JSC
NASA image: Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15
Image
May 24, 2007

Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-09447 (24 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, enters data in a...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload13
Image
Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload13

Transferring the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) into Canister 1 for STS-41C, March 6, 1984

KSC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload14
Image
Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload14

Installing the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) using the payload strongback, into Canister 1 O&C high bay,...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Aug 17, 2014

Earth Observation

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

JSC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload15
Image
Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload15

Installing the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) using the payload strongback, into Canister 1 O&C high bay,...

KSC
NASA image: Sentinel Launch-6B Launch
Image
Nov 16, 2025

Sentinel Launch-6B Launch

A long exposure photo shows the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the internation Sentinel-6B spacecraft lifting off...

AFRC
NASA image: LDEF positioned by RMS over OV-102's payload during STS-32 retrieval
Image
Jan 20, 1990

LDEF positioned by RMS over OV-102's payload during STS-32 retrieval

STS032-541-018 (12 Jan 1990) --- One of a number of frames photographed by the STS-32 crew as part of a detailed...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e058409
Image
Jul 24, 2020

iss063e058409

iss063e058409 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Aug 17, 2014

Earth Observation

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

JSC
NASA image: Washington Monument Lighting and New Year’s Eve Show
Image
Dec 31, 2025

Washington Monument Lighting and New Year’s Eve Show

The Washington Monument is seen lit in this long exposure photograph as part of an event to kick off the nation's...

HQ
NASA image: iss063e065220
Image
Jul 31, 2020

iss063e065220

iss063e065220 (July 31, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph captures a starry sky above the Earth's atmospheric...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e054340
Image
Jul 23, 2020

iss063e054340

iss063e054340 (July 23, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph during an orbital night period from the...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e058430
Image
Jul 24, 2020

iss063e058430

iss063e058430 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

JSC
NASA image: Stars glitter above aurora in Earth's atmosphere
Image
Aug 11, 2024

Stars glitter above aurora in Earth's atmosphere

iss071e564695 (Aug. 11, 2024) -- In this long-exposure shot taken from the International Space Station as it orbited...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 49 crew
Image
Oct 7, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 49 crew

Long exposure Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 49 crew aboard the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: iss072e159833
Image
Nov 10, 2024

iss072e159833

iss072e159833 (Nov. 10, 2024) -- A long-exposure shot taken by NASA astronaut Don Pettit shows the intricacies of...

JSC
NASA image: A Golden Atmospheric Glow Crowns Earth's Horizon
Image
Jun 23, 2024

A Golden Atmospheric Glow Crowns Earth's Horizon

iss071e207178 (June 23, 2024) -- A long exposure shot taken aboard the International Space Station shows a golden...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e058447
Image
Jul 24, 2020

iss063e058447

iss063e058447 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e065237
Image
Jul 31, 2020

iss063e065237

iss063e065237 (July 31, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph captures a starry sky above the Earth's atmospheric...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations
Image
Jan 29, 2025

Earth Observations

iss072e574663 (January 29, 2025) --- The Earth appears green due to the Aurora Australis, while the Milky Way rises...

JSC
NASA image: Star trails glitter above Earth's atmosphere
Image
Oct 1, 2024

Star trails glitter above Earth's atmosphere

iss072e010734 (Oct. 1, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 266 miles over Western Australia, NASA...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e081769
Image
May 31, 2021

iss065e081769

iss065e081769 (May 20, 2021) --- This long exposure photograph, taken from the International Space Station as it...

JSC
PreviousPage 2 of 13Next

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