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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.

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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: Quality Inspection on X-59
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Mar 15, 2023

Quality Inspection on X-59

A quality inspector checks NASA’s X-59 aircraft during the construction phase. The X-59 was built in Lockheed...

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NASA image: Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s project manager for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Cathy Bahm, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA Engineer Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s chief engineer for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Jay Brandon, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: Test Fixture Installation
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Jan 7, 2022

Test Fixture Installation

NASA’s X-59 is lowered into the test fixture as it prepares to undergo structural stress tests at Lockheed Martin in...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose Attachement
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Jan 5, 2022

SEG 230 Nose Attachement

A panoramic view of NASA’s X-59 in Fort Worth, Texas to undergo structural and fuel testing. The X-59’s nose makes...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 23, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

The Quesst mission recently completed testing of operations and equipment to be used in recording the sonic thumps...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: GRC-2005-C-00946
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Jul 20, 2001

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Sonic Boom Model in the Abe Silverstein Supersonic Wind Tunnel (10x10)

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0171-024
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Aug 25, 2008

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Sonic Boom Test using Ames HSR-Low Boom Wing Tail in the 9x7ft transonic wind tunnel (Test-97-0190) with Ted Garbeff

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0171-038
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Sep 17, 2008

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Sonic Boom Test using Ames HSR-Low Boom Wing Tail in the 9x7ft transonic wind tunnel (Test-97-0190) Test hardware

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NASA image: GRC-2009-C-03589
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Sep 30, 2005

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Low Boom GRC Advanced Nozzle Consepts, Exhaust Nozzle Plume Effects on Sonic Boom Hardware in 1x1 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: GRC-2009-C-03583
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Oct 1, 2005

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Low Boom GRC Advanced Nozzle Consepts, Exhaust Nozzle Plume Effects on Sonic Boom Hardware in 1x1 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Zena Cardman, Kayla Barron toured aircraft hangar at...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Begins Taxi Tests Broll
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Begins Taxi Tests Broll

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has started taxi tests, marking the first time this one-of-a-kind...

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NASA image: Sonic Boom Model
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Jun 13, 1990

Sonic Boom Model

NASA Staff Dr.Darden, Matthew Overhold, Kathy Needleman,Robert Mack.

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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.

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