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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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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-43
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-43

A Lockheed Martin technician works to complete wiring on the X-59 aircraft in preparation for the power-on system...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-48
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-48

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works technician inspects some of the wiring and sensors on the X-59 aircraft in preparation...

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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: ED16-0042-06
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Feb 8, 2016

ED16-0042-06

Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli Epperson, left, and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Director David...

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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: From Above With Nose Installed
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Nov 7, 2022

From Above With Nose Installed

Here is an overhead view of the X-59 aircraft (left) prior to the installation of the General Electric F414 engine...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-45
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-45

The upper empennage, or tail section of the plane, and engine bay is surrounded by a blue gantry that is used to...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-42
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-42

This is an up-close view of the X-59’s engine inlet – fresh after being painted. The 13-foot F414-GE-100 engine will...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-41
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-41

This image shows the extensive ventilation system that has been placed adjacent to the X-59 during the recent...

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NASA image: NASA is Reinventing Aviation
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Jun 24, 2020

NASA is Reinventing Aviation

Today NASA is reinventing aviation for the next 50 years, where aircraft look different, are powered different, and...

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NASA image: Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet
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Jan 5, 2023

Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet

The X-59 team working on the aircraft’s wiring around the engine inlet prior to the engine being installed. Once...

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NASA image: Engine Nozzle of NASA’s X-59
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Mar 15, 2023

Engine Nozzle of NASA’s X-59

A look at the X-59’s engine nozzle, where the thrust -the force that moves the aircraft- will exit. Once complete,...

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NASA image: Landing Gear, XVS Camera and Updates
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Jun 20, 2022

Landing Gear, XVS Camera and Updates

The Quesst team has repurposed the landing gear from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and is working on adjusting...

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NASA image: NASA: Best of 2024
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Dec 6, 2024

NASA: Best of 2024

Find out more about the NASA missions mentioned in this 2024 year-end highlight video by taking a deep dive with...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions

A NASA F/A-18 research aircraft flies near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb....

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-44-1
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-44-1

This is a closeup view of the inner workings of the X-59 aircraft. Visible are one the plane’s three lithium-ion...

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NASA image: X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly
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Jul 18, 2022

X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft’s current state of assembly at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 During Engine Run Testing at Dawn

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12,...

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NASA image: The NASA Dryden 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft crew poses in an engine inlet
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Feb 3, 2000

The NASA Dryden 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft crew poses in an engine inlet

The NASA Dryden 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft crew poses in an engine inlet; Standing L to R - aircraft mechanic John...

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NASA image: Quality Inspection of NASA’s X-59 Engine
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Mar 15, 2023

Quality Inspection of NASA’s X-59 Engine

A quality inspector inspects the GE F-414 engine nozzle after installation at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility...

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NASA image: Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet
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Jan 5, 2023

Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet

This image shows the X-59’s engine inlet from the aft view, which is the rear of the airplane, looking forward. Once...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits inside its run stall in preparation for maximum afterburner...

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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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