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 "Desert"

1,041 results found - Page 26 of 44

NASA image: Space Radar Image of Ubar Optical/Radar
Image
Apr 28, 1998

Space Radar Image of Ubar Optical/Radar

This pair of images from space shows a portion of the southern Empty Quarter of the Arabian Peninsula in the country...

JPL
NASA image: iss012e18779
Image
Feb 28, 2006

iss012e18779

ISS012-E-18779 (28 Feb. 2006) --- Winter in the Dasht-e-Lut Desert, eastern Iran is featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 25, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-009123 (26 July 2012) --- Pyramids at Giza, Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2789
Image
Jun 14, 2013

KSC-2013-2789

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, students from Merritt Island High School in Florida...

KSC
NASA image: Death Valley, CA
Image
Aug 4, 2022

Death Valley, CA

Death Valley, California is a desert valley in the Northern Mojave Desert. During the summer months, Death Valley...

JPL
NASA image: View of a dust storm taken from Atlantis during STS-106
Image
Sep 11, 2000

View of a dust storm taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-718-056 (11 September 2000) --- One of the STS-106 crew members on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis used a...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
Image
Dec 15, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-012224 (15 Dec. 2009) --- Evaporation ponds in the Salar de Atacama, Chile are featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: Empty Quarter
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Empty Quarter

Empty Quarter - February 1st, 20003 Description: White pinpricks of cloud cast ebony shadows on the Rub' al Khali,...

GSFC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
Image
May 7, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-05953 (7 May 2004) --- The Pinacates Biosphere Reserve is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2788
Image
Jun 14, 2013

KSC-2013-2788

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, students from Merritt Island High School in Florida...

KSC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
Image
May 7, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-05944 (7 May 2004) --- The Pinacates Biosphere Reserve is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
Image
Jun 18, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-009598 (18 June 2008) --- The Sentinel Volcanic Field in Arizona is featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 26, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-025802 (26 July 2013) --- A nighttime view of southwestern Saudi Arabia is featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008209 (6 June 2014) --- Okavango inland delta in northern Botswana is featured in this image photographed...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember
Image
Feb 14, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember

ISS038-E-047388 (14 Feb. 2014) --- As the International Space Station passed over the deserts of central Iran,...

JSC
NASA image: AFRC2016-0364-11
Image
Dec 1, 2016

AFRC2016-0364-11

NASA’s F-15 research test bed will expose the Swept Wing Laminar Flow test article to speeds up to Mach 2, matching...

AFRC
NASA image: Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System
Image
May 1, 1998

Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System

A NASA King Air successfully tested the Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System during a recent series of...

AFRC
NASA image: Probe May Improve Weather Forecasts
Image
Jun 15, 2015

Probe May Improve Weather Forecasts

The Ikhana aircraft is flying a TAMDAR Edge probe that could significantly improve weather models and forecasts.

AFRC
NASA image: AFRC2016-0082-13
Image
Mar 10, 2016

AFRC2016-0082-13

NASA photographer Jim Ross captured this shot while pilot Troy Asher flew inverted in an F-15D. The F-15B is seen...

AFRC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the 41G mission
Image
Jun 25, 2009

Earth Observation taken during the 41G mission

41G-120-005 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- The Kyzyl Kum Desert of the Kazakh and Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republics. The...

JSC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - HIGH APOGEE - EARTH SKY
Image
Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - HIGH APOGEE - EARTH SKY

S66-54530 --- Libyan Desert area of Sudan, foreground, and the United Arab Republic (Egypt), at lower left, as seen...

JSC
NASA image: Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference
Video
Dec 17, 2019

Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance leaders brief news media following the Launch Readiness Review for Boeing’s...

KSC
NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch ISO B-Roll String
Video
Dec 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch ISO B-Roll String

Live launch coverage of Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test (OFT) to the International Space Station for NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH-SKY VIEWS - CA
Image
Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH-SKY VIEWS - CA

S65-18741 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young took this picture during the Gemini-Titan 3 three-orbit...

JSC
PreviousPage 26 of 44Next

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