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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.

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 123
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Jul 5, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 123

A portion of the rugged rim of Occator Crater is seen in this image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft. Occator, a young...

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NASA image: Highlighting Bright Areas of Ceres' Occator Crater
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Aug 10, 2020

Highlighting Bright Areas of Ceres' Occator Crater

NASA's Dawn spacecraft captured pictures in visible and infrared wavelengths, which were combined to create this...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 51
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Mar 23, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 51

This image, taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows the southeastern rim of Occator Crater. Compacted material forms...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 117
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Jun 24, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 117

NASA's Dawn spacecraft imaged this terrain, adjacent to Occator Crater on Ceres, which is immediately to the left of...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 87
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May 12, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 87

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the rim of Occator crater, just east of the area containing the brightest...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 69
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Apr 18, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 69

This view from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a scene from the northern hemisphere of Ceres, north of Occator Crater,...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 22
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Feb 8, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 22

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the western rim of Occator Crater. Several small, bright patches of...

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NASA image: Ceres LAMO Coverage Map
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Mar 22, 2016

Ceres LAMO Coverage Map

This frame from a movie shows that the brightest area on Ceres, located in Occator Crater, was one of the last...

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NASA image: Occator and Surrounding Terrain
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Oct 26, 2015

Occator and Surrounding Terrain

This mosaic shows Ceres' Occator crater and surrounding terrain from an altitude of 915 miles (1,470 kilometers), as...

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NASA image: Lateral View of Occator
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Dec 9, 2015

Lateral View of Occator

A group of scientists from NASA's Dawn mission suggests that when sunlight reaches Ceres' Occator Crater, a kind of...

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NASA image: Occator Topography
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Sep 30, 2015

Occator Topography

This view, made using images taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft, is a color-coded topographic map of Occator crater on...

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NASA image: Last Look: Ceres
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Nov 1, 2018

Last Look: Ceres

This photo of Ceres and the bright regions in Occator Crater was one of the last views NASA's Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: Stars on Occator's Floor
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Dec 27, 2018

Stars on Occator's Floor

These "stars" found on the floor of Ceres' Occator Crater belong to the Vinalia Faculae. The faculae are deposits of...

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NASA image: High Resolution Ceres View
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Sep 20, 2017

High Resolution Ceres View

This orthographic projection shows dwarf planet Ceres as seen by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. The projection is centered...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 108
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Jun 13, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 108

NASA Dawn spacecraft sees Occator Crater, home of the brightest area on Ceres, also has an intriguing rim. The...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 113
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Jun 20, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 113

The iconic bright spots of Occator Crater are seen up close in this image of Ceres. This image from NASA Dawn...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 103
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Jun 6, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 103

This picture shows a portion of the northern rim of Occator Crater, which measures 57 miles (92 kilometers) across...

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NASA image: Circling Occator
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Sep 9, 2015

Circling Occator

This still from an animation, made using images taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, features a color-coded topographic...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 131
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Jul 19, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 131

A cluster of bright areas in Ceres Occator Crater are seen in this image from NASA Dawn spacecraft. These areas are...

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NASA image: Circling the Lights of Occator
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Sep 9, 2015

Circling the Lights of Occator

This still from an animation, made using images taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows Occator crater on Ceres, home...

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NASA image: Dome in Occator Crater
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Jul 5, 2018

Dome in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 5, 2018 from an altitude of about 32 miles (51...

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NASA image: Bright Material in Occator Crater
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Jul 5, 2018

Bright Material in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 5, 2018 from an altitude of about 34 miles (55...

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NASA image: Scarp in Occator Crater
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Jul 3, 2018

Scarp in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 3, 2018 from an altitude of about 26 miles (42...

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NASA image: Deep Fractures in Occator Crater
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Sep 26, 2018

Deep Fractures in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 31, 2018 from an altitude of about 31 miles (50...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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.
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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.

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