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 "smoke"

1,293 results found - Page 6 of 54

NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
Image
Sep 3, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024687 (3 Sept. 2012) --- Idaho fires are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 32 crew...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations
Image
Sep 11, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-014233 (11 Sept. 2010) --- A smoke plume near the northern Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan is featured in this...

JSC
NASA image: JPL-20190514-EARTHf-0001-Forecasting Fire
Video
May 14, 2019

JPL-20190514-EARTHf-0001-Forecasting Fire

The Fire and Smoke Model Evaluation Experiment (FASMEE) is a large-scale interagency effort to identify how fuels,...

JPL
NASA image: Smoke Signals from the Alaska and Yukon Fires
Image
Jul 21, 2004

Smoke Signals from the Alaska and Yukon Fires

Large lightning-induced fires were active in Alaska and the Yukon Territory from mid-June to mid-July, 2004 as seen...

JPL
NASA image: MISR Stereo Imaging Distinguishes Smoke from Cloud
Image
Sep 27, 2000

MISR Stereo Imaging Distinguishes Smoke from Cloud

This stereo view of western Alaska was acquired by NASA Terra satellite on June 25, 2000. 3D glasses are necessary...

JPL
NASA image: iss069e000127
Image
Mar 30, 2023

iss069e000127

iss069e000127 (March 30, 2023) --- Mount Etna, an active stratovolcano on Italy's island of Sicily, billows smoke in...

JSC
NASA image: Mt. Etna taken by the Expedition Two crew
Image
Jul 22, 2001

Mt. Etna taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-9637 (22 July 2001) --- An overhead look at the smoke and ash being expelled from the erupting volcano Mt....

JSC
NASA image: iss070e008930
Image
Oct 24, 2023

iss070e008930

iss070e008930 (Oct. 24, 2023) --- A wildfire in Western Australia's Forest Grove National Park, with smoke billowing...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California
Image
May 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Space Shuttle Endeavour's tires produced a momentary puff of smoke as Mission STS-100 landed at NASA's Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: iss066e090268
Image
Dec 13, 2021

iss066e090268

iss066e090268 (Dec. 13, 2021) --- Astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e120235
Image
Jan 4, 2020

iss061e120235

iss061e120235 (Jan. 4, 2020) --- Smoke from bushfires blanket the southeast coastline of Australia as the...

JSC
NASA image: Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982
Image
Nov 13, 1982

Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982

Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982. Shuttle Columbia can be seen as a small...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0730
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0730

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke rising from the smoldering brush on Kennedy Space Center illustrates the...

KSC
NASA image: View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger
Image
Oct 5, 1984

View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger

View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger. The dark launch complex is illuminated by spotlights as the...

JSC
NASA image: Observing a Record Atlantic Storm Season from Space on This Week @NASA September 18, 2020
Video
Sep 18, 2020

Observing a Record Atlantic Storm Season from Space on This Week @NASA September 18, 2020

Observing a record Atlantic storm season, smoke from western fires seen moving east, and the start of a new solar...

HQ
NASA image: iss065e045733
Image
May 14, 2021

iss065e045733

iss065e045733 (May 14, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough relocates smoke...

JSC
NASA image: iss069e000129
Image
Mar 30, 2023

iss069e000129

iss069e000129 (March 30, 2023) --- Mount Etna, an active stratovolcano on Italy's island of Sicily, billows smoke in...

JSC
NASA image: Mt. Etna, Italy taken by the Expedition Two crew
Image
Jul 22, 2001

Mt. Etna, Italy taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-8683 (22 July 2001) --- Smoke and ash combine to create a plume extending from the erupting volcano on Mt....

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0730
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0730

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke rising from the smoldering brush on Kennedy Space Center illustrates the...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out after landing on runway 04-L at Edwards AFB, ending mission STS-126 to the International Space Station Nov. 30, 2008
Image
Nov 30, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out after landing on runway 04-L at Edwards AFB, ending mission STS-126 to the International Space Station Nov. 30, 2008

Smoke swirls as Space Shuttle Endeavour's tires strike the runway at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30 to conclude...

AFRC
NASA image: Mt. Etna taken by the Expedition Two crew
Image
Jul 22, 2001

Mt. Etna taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-9639 (22 July 2001) --- An overhead look at the smoke and ash being expelled from the erupting volcano Mt....

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1179
Image
Jan 31, 2012

KSC-2012-1179

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A controlled burn in the vicinity of the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: iss031e146391
Image
Jun 27, 2012

iss031e146391

ISS031-E-146391 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

JSC
NASA image: iss031e146397
Image
Jun 27, 2012

iss031e146397

ISS031-E-146397 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

JSC
PreviousPage 6 of 54Next

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