Will your video blast off to take audiences to the future and beyond? Whether you're making a sci-fi film or communicating an out-of-this world business concept, it's a great idea to use space stock footage like the selections in this round-up.

If your production budget doesn't quite include the cost of launching a rocket or satellite, we've got you covered. Discover a library of free space stock videos from Mixkit or the premium selection of space footage from Envato Elements.

Best Space Stock Video Footage Clips

Let's look at our three top choices for space stock footage:

1. 4K Sea and Desert From Space

The magic of most space stock footage is the perspectives it creates. Shot from space, this could serve as the perfect opening scene whether your story takes place on Earth or in another galaxy.

• Who it's for: creating an exposition with a "top-down" view.
• Why we love it: a totally unique perspective of the Earth, shot from hundreds of miles away.

2. Space

The aptly-named space footage puts the audience right in the middle of a space flight with a beautifully rendered scene.

3. Space Nebula Footage

When I think of futuristic space footage, this is the type of visual that comes to mind. Use it to set your video far in the future in outer space.

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