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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.

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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: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Tiffany Titus
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Sep 15, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Tiffany Titus

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Ground Operations Lead Tiffany Titus and learn about her role on the...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Matthew Zu
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May 4, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Matthew Zu

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Matthew Zu, NASA's life support systems lead for the Quesst mission....

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jim Less
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Apr 29, 2024

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jim Less

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Jim "Clue" Less, a test pilot for the Quesst mission. His role is to...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Alexandra Loubeau
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Alexandra Loubeau

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Acoustician Alexandra Loubeau, Ph.D. and learn about her role in the...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Bryan Watters
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Nov 10, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Bryan Watters

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet civil engineer Bryan Watters and learn about his role on the Quesst...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-46
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-46

This image shows the X-59 aircraft’s lower empennage structure, or tail section of the plane, that was installed....

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | April Lanotte
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Nov 4, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | April Lanotte

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet April Lanotte and learn about her joy of sharing science with...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly
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Jun 16, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Stephanie Simerly, a wind tunnel test engineer supporting the Quesst...

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NASA image: X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture
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Jan 10, 2022

X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture

NASA’s X-59 undergoes a structural stress test at Lockheed Martin’s facility at Fort Worth, Texas. The X-59 is a...

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NASA image: X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture
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Jan 10, 2022

X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture

NASA’s X-59 undergoes a structural stress test at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The X-59’s nose...

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NASA image: Document X-59 in FW and testing
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Feb 11, 2022

Document X-59 in FW and testing

NASA’s X-59 undergoes a structural stress test at a Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The X-59’s nose...

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NASA image: X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture
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Jan 10, 2022

X-59 - Various Angles in Test Fixture

NASA’s X-59 undergoes a structural stress test at Lockheed Martin’s facility at Fort Worth, Texas. The X-59 is a...

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NASA image: Learning to Listen to the X-59
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Jan 17, 2024

Learning to Listen to the X-59

Dr. Alexandra Loubeau, one of the technical co-leads for sonic boom community testing for the Quesst mission, sets...

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NASA image: Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden
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Feb 23, 1976

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Sonic boom researcher, HSR, High Speed Research

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NASA image: Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden
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Feb 23, 1976

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Sonic boom researcher, HSR, High Speed Research

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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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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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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: Greg Ulmer Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

Greg Ulmer Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Executive Vice President Greg Ulmer speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy and Associate Administrators with the Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy and Associate Administrators with the Unveiled X-59

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free (left) and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy (right) stand in front of the newly...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Unveiled
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Unveiled

NASA and Lockheed Martin publicly unveil the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft at a ceremony in Lockheed...

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NASA image: Event Host Eric Fox Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

Event Host Eric Fox Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Director of Government Affairs Eric Fox speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of the...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right), and Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin pose...

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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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