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NASA image: Departing Saucer Snaps Balloon
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Aug 8, 2014

Departing Saucer Snaps Balloon

Moments into its powered flight, NASALow-density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD test vehicle captured this image of the...

JPL
NASA image: Mach 4 to Pacific
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Jul 1, 2014

Mach 4 to Pacific

Two members of the Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal team perch on the test vehicle used in the first flight of NASA...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Lifts Off for First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

AFRC
NASA image: X-59 Test Pilot Exits the Aircraft After First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 Test Pilot Exits the Aircraft After First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson steps out of the X-59 after successfully completing the aircraft’s first flight Tuesday,...

AFRC
NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed...

LRC
NASA image: Move to Run Stall 5
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Feb 7, 2022

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 research aircraft moves from its construction site to the flight line – or the space between the hangar...

HQ
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
Image
Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
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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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