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 "Occator crater"

92 results found - Page 1 of 4

NASA image: Flight Over Occator (Animation)
Image
Dec 15, 2016

Flight Over Occator (Animation)

This frame from a video shows a flyover of the intriguing crater named Occator on dwarf planet Ceres. Occator is...

JPL
NASA image: Occator on Ceres Limb
Image
Nov 18, 2016

Occator on Ceres Limb

This image of the limb of dwarf planet Ceres shows a section of the northern hemisphere. Prominently featured is...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 10
Image
Nov 18, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 10

This image of the limb of dwarf planet Ceres shows a section of the northern hemisphere. A shadowy portion of...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Bright Spots in 3-D
Image
Mar 9, 2017

Occator Bright Spots in 3-D

This 3-D image, or anaglyph, shows the center of Occator Crater, the brightest area on dwarf planet Ceres, using...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots
Image
Mar 22, 2016

Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots

NASA Dawn spacecraft captured Occator Crater, containing the brightest area on Ceres; this closeup reveals a dome in...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater in Perspective
Image
Dec 9, 2015

Occator Crater in Perspective

An image of Occator Crater draped over a digital terrain model provides a 3-D-like perspective view of the impact...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater Eastern Rim
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Occator Crater Eastern Rim

This image of the eastern rim of Occator Crater was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 10, 2018 from an...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater's Eastern Rim
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Occator Crater's Eastern Rim

This image of Ceres' Occator Crater's eastern rim was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 9, 2018 from an...

JPL
NASA image: Occator and Ahuna
Image
Feb 25, 2017

Occator and Ahuna

Occator Crater and Ahuna Mons appear together in this view obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft on Feb. 11, 2017. Ahuna...

JPL
NASA image: Stars in Occator Crater
Image
Dec 27, 2018

Stars in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 24, 2018 from an altitude of about 89 miles (143...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 7
Image
Nov 15, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 7

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows Occator Crater on Ceres, with its signature bright areas. Dawn...

JPL
NASA image: Close-up of Occator Crater
Image
Aug 10, 2020

Close-up of Occator Crater

This view across the southeastern floor of the large Occator Crater on the dwarf planet Ceres, in the main asteroid...

JPL
NASA image: Landslides Along Occator Crater's Rim
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Landslides Along Occator Crater's Rim

This image of landslides along Ceres' Occator Crater's eastern rim was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 9,...

JPL
NASA image: Fracture Network in Occator Crater
Image
Jun 26, 2018

Fracture Network in Occator Crater

This image of Occator Crater's southeastern wall and floor was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 17, 2018...

JPL
NASA image: Spiderweb-like Fractures in Occator Crater
Image
Jan 30, 2018

Spiderweb-like Fractures in Occator Crater

This image shows a complex set of fractures found in the southwestern region of the floor of Occator Crater on...

JPL
NASA image: Boulder Field Near Occator Crater's Eastern Rim
Image
Jun 13, 2018

Boulder Field Near Occator Crater's Eastern Rim

This image of a boulder field near Ceres' Occator Crater's eastern rim was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater: Enhanced View
Image
Aug 6, 2015

Occator Crater: Enhanced View

The intriguing brightest spots on Ceres lie in a crater named Occator, which is about 60 miles (90 kilometers)...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Southeast Floor and Rim of Occator Crater, Ceres
Image
Aug 10, 2020

Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Southeast Floor and Rim of Occator Crater, Ceres

The Dawn spacecraft captured these stereo views of Occator Crater on the dwarf planet Ceres in 2018. More than 70...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Hydrothermal Pits and Domes in Occator Crater, Ceres
Image
Aug 10, 2020

Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Hydrothermal Pits and Domes in Occator Crater, Ceres

The Dawn spacecraft captured these stereo images of Occator Crater on the dwarf planet Ceres in 2018. Framing camera...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater on Ceres' Limb -- Long Exposure
Image
Sep 26, 2018

Occator Crater on Ceres' Limb -- Long Exposure

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on August 14, 2018 from an altitude of about 1149 miles (1849...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Impact Melt Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres
Image
Aug 10, 2020

Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Impact Melt Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres

The Dawn spacecraft captured these stereo images of Occator crater on the dwarf planet Ceres in 2018. Framing camera...

JPL
NASA image: Ceres Rotation and Occator Crater
Image
Dec 9, 2015

Ceres Rotation and Occator Crater

This frame from a video from NASA's Dawn mission shows dwarf planet Ceres in false-color renderings, which highlight...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 102
Image
Jun 3, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 102

This picture captured by NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a crater that lies just north of Occator Crater, home of the...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Hydrothermal Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres
Image
Aug 10, 2020

Dawn Stereo Anaglyph of Hydrothermal Deposits at Occator Crater, Ceres

The Dawn spacecraft captured these stereo images of Occator Crater on the dwarf planet Ceres in 2018. This view is...

JPL
PreviousPage 1 of 4Next

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