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 "Animals"

1,265 results found - Page 5 of 53

NASA image: Great Red Spot Rotation (animation)
Image
Dec 11, 2017

Great Red Spot Rotation (animation)

Winds around Jupiter's Great Red Spot are simulated in this JunoCam view that has been animated using a model of the...

JPL
NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms: Animation
Video
Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms: Animation

This is a conceptual animation showing how the size and distribution of raindrops varies within a storm. The...

GSFC
NASA image: Sutton Island Model of Drying Lakes (Animation)
Image
Oct 7, 2019

Sutton Island Model of Drying Lakes (Animation)

This animation demonstrates how streams may have flowed from Mount Sharp to the floor of Gale Crater, where salty...

JPL
NASA image: Creative Photography - Nature/Wildlife
Image
Oct 28, 2020

Creative Photography - Nature/Wildlife

Kennedy Space Center shares boundaries with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Atlantic coast....

KSC
NASA image: Creative Photography - Nature/Wildlife
Image
Oct 28, 2020

Creative Photography - Nature/Wildlife

Kennedy Space Center shares boundaries with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Atlantic coast....

KSC
NASA image: Asteroid 2024 PT5's Orbit Around the Sun (Animation)
Image
Oct 2, 2024

Asteroid 2024 PT5's Orbit Around the Sun (Animation)

This animation depicts the motion of small near-Earth asteroid 2024 PT5 as it orbits the Sun. Because it has a...

JPL
NASA image: Animation of Mars Helicopter Flight Test
Image
Mar 29, 2024

Animation of Mars Helicopter Flight Test

This animation shows a simulation of the response of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to the system identification,...

JPL
NASA image: Simulated Flyover of Mars Canyon Map Animation
Image
Dec 12, 2014

Simulated Flyover of Mars Canyon Map Animation

This frame from an animation simulates a flyover of a portion of a Martian canyon detailed in a geological map...

JPL
NASA image: Mount Etna InSAR Time Series Animation
Image
Feb 6, 2012

Mount Etna InSAR Time Series Animation

This animation depicts a time-series of ground deformation at Mount Etna Volcano between 1992 and 2001. The...

JPL
NASA image: NuSTAR Captures the Beat of a Dead Star Animation
Image
Oct 8, 2014

NuSTAR Captures the Beat of a Dead Star Animation

The brightest pulsar detected to date is shown in this frame from an animation that flips back and forth between...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Orbiter Observes Comet Siding Spring Animation
Image
Nov 7, 2014

Mars Orbiter Observes Comet Siding Spring Animation

This frame from an animated artist rendering begins with NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft above Mars. The...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Landing Animations
Video
Dec 21, 2020

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Landing Animations

Animations for media and public use. This reel depicts key events during entry, descent, and landing that will occur...

JPL
NASA image: The Great Red Spot Plunge (animation)
Image
Dec 11, 2017

The Great Red Spot Plunge (animation)

This frame from an animation takes the viewer on a simulated flight into, and then out of, Jupiter's upper...

JPL
NASA image: US Spacewalk 69 Animation
Video
Jan 21, 2021

US Spacewalk 69 Animation

NASA Flight Engineers Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover, who flew to the space station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon...

JSC
NASA image: US Spacewalk 70 Animation
Video
Jan 21, 2021

US Spacewalk 70 Animation

NASA Flight Engineers Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover, who flew to the space station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon...

JSC
NASA image: Rolling Stones Rock (Animation)
Image
Aug 23, 2019

Rolling Stones Rock (Animation)

This animation illustrates NASA's InSight lander touching down on Mars, causing a rock to roll 3 feet (1 meter) as...

JPL
NASA image: Seeing Equinoxes and Solstices from Space [hd animation]
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Seeing Equinoxes and Solstices from Space [hd animation]

Images acquired December 21, 2010 - September 20, 2011. To download the high res and learn more go to:...

GSFC
NASA image: Portion of Europa Clipper's Tour at Jupiter (Animation)
Image
Oct 11, 2024

Portion of Europa Clipper's Tour at Jupiter (Animation)

This animation shows how NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will orbit Jupiter and perform 49 flybys of Europa during...

JPL
NASA image: Black Marble - City Lights 2012 [hd animation]
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - City Lights 2012 [hd animation]

The night side of Earth twinkles with light, and the first thing to stand out is the cities. “Nothing tells us more...

GSFC
NASA image: Russian Spacewalk 58 Animation - May 23, 2023
Video
May 10, 2023

Russian Spacewalk 58 Animation - May 23, 2023

Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: U.S.  Spacewalk 81 Animation - Nov. 14, 2022
Video
Nov 15, 2022

U.S. Spacewalk 81 Animation - Nov. 14, 2022

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio conducted a spacewalk outside the Quest airlock of the International...

JSC
NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 80 Animation - March 14, 2022
Video
Mar 14, 2022

U.S. Spacewalk 80 Animation - March 14, 2022

On March 23, two Expedition 66 astronauts will step outside the International Space Station for a planned...

JSC
NASA image: Fires of Galactic Youth Artist Animation
Image
Dec 22, 2004

Fires of Galactic Youth Artist Animation

This artist's animation shows a typical young galaxy, teeming with hot, newborn stars and exploding supernovas. The...

JPL
NASA image: GPM Presentation Resources: Coverage Swath
Video
Dec 21, 2012

GPM Presentation Resources: Coverage Swath

This animation shows the coverage of TRMM compared to GPM and then dissolves into the GPM Constellation Swath animation.

GSFC
PreviousPage 5 of 53Next

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