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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: SEG 210 Forebody
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Jul 31, 2020

SEG 210 Forebody

Event: SEG 210 Forebody A right side view of where the team is preparing the X-59 structure for installation of the...

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NASA image: John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Vice President and General Manager John Clark speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of...

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NASA image: John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Vice President and General Manager John Clark speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of...

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NASA image: SEG 530 Vertical Tail, Landing Gear Bay Doors
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Apr 28, 2021

SEG 530 Vertical Tail, Landing Gear Bay Doors

A technician is shown working on the X-59 vertical tail prior to installation at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 aircraft is parked near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, on June 19,...

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

Move to Run Stall 5

NASA’s X-59 aircraft is parked in stall five near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California,...

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NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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Aug 18, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

A panoramic side view of the left top of the X-59 supersonic plane with the tail on and the nose in the process of...

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NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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Aug 26, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

A overhead view of the X-59 with its nose on. The X-59’s nose is 38-feet long – approximately one third of the...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose - Craned Onto Tooling
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Aug 12, 2021

SEG 230 Nose - Craned Onto Tooling

Event: SEG 230 Nose - Craned Onto Tooling A close up of the X-59’s duckbill nose, which is a crucial part of its...

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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 model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: First Power-On SCO
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Oct 6, 2022

First Power-On SCO

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: Manufacturing Area From Above
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Aug 18, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

An overhead view of the X-59 supersonic plane with the tail on and the nose in the process of installation. The...

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NASA image: SEG 230 Nose - Craned Onto Tooling
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Aug 12, 2021

SEG 230 Nose - Craned Onto Tooling

Event: SEG 230 Nose - Craned Onto Tooling A close-up of the X-59’s duckbill nose, which is a crucial part of its...

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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: 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...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install Event
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install Event

NASA’s X-59 sits in support framing while undergoing the installation of its lower empennage, or tail section, at...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Final Install
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Mar 26, 2023

Lower Empennage Final Install

A perfectly framed up rearview shot of NASA’s X-59 tail after its recent installation of the lower empennage, or...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test
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May 7, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its “aluminum bird” systems test at Lockheed...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test
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May 7, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its “aluminum bird” systems test at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Checkout Tests of X-59 Landing Gear
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Apr 19, 2023

Checkout Tests of X-59 Landing Gear

Technicians perform landing gear checkout testing at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. These...

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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: 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: SEG 510 Upper Empennage
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Aug 3, 2020

SEG 510 Upper Empennage

Event: SEG 510 Upper Empennage An inside peek at the X-59 gives us a view from the aft end looking at the engine...

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NASA image: SEG 530 Vertical Tail - Rudder Installed
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May 12, 2021

SEG 530 Vertical Tail - Rudder Installed

A technician is shown working on the X-59 vertical tail prior to installation. The aircraft, under construction at...

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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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