Representative previewLow Earth orbit · Live external ISS video
Earth from the ISS
NASA’s current external-station video can show Earth passing beneath the ISS; darkness or a black screen may simply mean orbital night or a connection interruption.
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Representative previewGeosynchronous orbit · Near-real-time scientific imagery
The Sun Right Now
SDO images the Sun in multiple wavelengths, revealing sunspots, plasma and active regions with data products updated throughout the day.
Representative previewJezero Crater, Mars · Latest rover image archive
Mars: Latest Perseverance Images
The newest raw images returned by Perseverance provide an authentic, frequently growing visual record from the surface of Mars—not a live stream.
Representative previewMount St. Helens, Washington · Official refreshing research image
Mount St. Helens Research Camera
The USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory camera looks south from Johnston Ridge toward the crater for scientific situational awareness.
Representative previewYellowknife, Northwest Territories · Seasonal near-real-time aurora camera
AuroraMAX Live Aurora Cam
AuroraMAX provides a seasonal near-real-time view of the northern sky from Yellowknife during dark hours in aurora season.
Representative previewRoss Island, Antarctica · Official refreshing research-station image
McMurdo Station Webcam
The U.S. Antarctic Program view shows current conditions around McMurdo Station on Ross Island.
Representative previewAnvers Island, Antarctica · Official refreshing research-station image
Palmer Station Webcam
A frequently refreshed official view across Palmer Station and Arthur Harbour.
Representative previewAmundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica · Official periodic scientific image
South Pole Live Camera
NOAA provides a current exterior view from its South Pole observatory when satellite communications allow.
Representative previewMawson, East Antarctica · Official refreshing Antarctic image
Mawson Station Webcam
The Australian Antarctic Division publishes current views of Mawson Station and its coastal surroundings.
Representative previewMacquarie Island, Southern Ocean · Official refreshing subantarctic image
Macquarie Island Webcam
A remote official view from the World Heritage-listed subantarctic island and research station.
Representative previewAdelaide Island, Antarctica · Official Antarctic webcam collection
Rothera Research Station Webcam
The British Antarctic Survey webcam hub includes current imagery from Rothera and other remote research locations.
Representative previewQueen Maud Land, Antarctica · Official refreshing polar research image
Troll Station Webcam
The Norwegian Polar Institute publishes a remote view from Troll Station in Queen Maud Land.
Representative previewMiami, Florida · Established underwater livestream
Coral City Camera
A continuous underwater view documents marine life on an urban reef near PortMiami.
Representative previewSouthern Ocean and Antarctica · Official ship and Antarctic webcam hub
RSV Nuyina Webcam
The Australian Antarctic Division webcam hub includes imagery from the research icebreaker RSV Nuyina when available.