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 "shadows"

1,147 results found - Page 22 of 48

NASA image: iss066e086505
Image
Dec 4, 2021

iss066e086505

iss066e086505 (Dec, 4, 2021) --- The Moon's shadow, caused by a solar eclipse over Antarctica, is pictured from the...

JSC
NASA image: iss070e129908
Image
Mar 26, 2024

iss070e129908

iss070e129908 (March 26, 2024) --- Five NASA astronauts wear eye-protecting specs in anticipation of viewing the...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e002844
Image
Apr 8, 2024

iss071e002844

iss071e002844 (April 8, 2024) --- The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7118
Image
Aug 3, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7118

JUPITER'S FAINT RING SYSTEM IS SHOWN HERE AS TWO ORANGE LINES PROTRUDE FROM THE LEFT TOWARD JUPITER'S LIMB. THIS...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3582
Image
Aug 15, 2014

KSC-2014-3582

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Towering cumulonimbus clouds cast shadows on the water during the early morning in this view...

KSC
NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
Image
Dec 21, 2010

Total Lunar Eclipse

A nearly total lunar eclipse is seen as the full moon is shadowed by the Earth on the arrival of the winter...

HQ
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
Image
May 8, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E182498 (05/08/2015) --- Expedition 43 Flight Engineer Scott Kelly tweeted this view of an American southwest...

JSC
NASA image: iss071e002836
Image
Apr 8, 2024

iss071e002836

iss071e002836 (April 8, 2024) --- The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian...

JSC
NASA image: iss063e031761
Image
Jun 21, 2020

iss063e031761

iss063e031761 (June 21, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting over Kazakhstan and into China when...

JSC
NASA image: iss070e003785
Image
Oct 14, 2023

iss070e003785

iss070e003785 (Oct. 14, 2023) --- The Moon passes in front of the sun casting its shadow, or umbra, and darkening a...

JSC
NASA image: Eclipse and Soyuz MS-25
Image
Apr 8, 2024

Eclipse and Soyuz MS-25

iss071e003390 (4/8/2024) --- A total solar eclipse passes over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Millions of...

JSC
NASA image: Himalayan Mountain Range
Image
Apr 14, 1981

Himalayan Mountain Range

STS001-12-350 (12-14 April 1981) --- India and China, the Ladokh and Zaskar Ranges of the Great Himalaya are clearly...

JSC
NASA image: Tile survey taken during EVA 3
Image
Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey taken during EVA 3

S114-E-6366 (3 August 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside is featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations
Image
Jun 21, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e031763 (June 21, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting above China when this picture of the...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0030-4
Image
Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0030-4

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: Ames 40 x 80 foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel. View of Installation with Pete Zell, Tom...

ARC
NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
Image
Dec 21, 2010

Total Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen as the full moon is shadowed by the Earth on the arrival of the winter solstice,...

HQ
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
Image
Mar 23, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E045520 (03/23/2015) --- In the northern part of the Earth this observation photo was taken from the...

JSC
NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse
Image
Dec 21, 2010

Total Lunar Eclipse

The Washington Monument is seen as the full moon is shadowed by the Earth during a total lunar eclipse on the...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-00pp1645
Image
Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1645

The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and its unique cargo Discovery on top rest in the shadows from the setting sun...

KSC
NASA image: North Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by Clementine
Image
Jun 3, 1996

North Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by Clementine

Lunar mosaic of ~1500 Clementine images of the north polar region of the moon. The projection is orthographic...

JPL
NASA image: iss063e031864
Image
Jun 21, 2020

iss063e031864

iss063e031864 (June 21, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting above China when this picture of the...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0030-5
Image
Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0030-5

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: Ames 40 x 80 foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel. View of Installation with Pete Zell, Tom...

ARC
NASA image: Along the Lunar Terminator
Image
Apr 6, 2026

Along the Lunar Terminator

art002e014045 (April 6, 2026) - This view of the Moon captures the terminator—the shifting boundary between day and...

JSC
PreviousPage 22 of 48Next

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