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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 X-59 Sits on Ramp
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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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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NASA image: SEG 450 Mid Bay - PDS Fit Check
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May 3, 2021

SEG 450 Mid Bay - PDS Fit Check

A technician is shown working on the underside of the X-59. The aircraft, under construction at Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Microphone Array for Quiet Supersonic X-59
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Aug 6, 2019

NASA Tests Microphone Array for Quiet Supersonic X-59

Juliet Page, a physical scientist with the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, calibrates a microphone...

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NASA image: SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage
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Apr 28, 2021

SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage

Technicians work with a laser measuring system on the X-59 spine. The X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology, or QueSST,...

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NASA image: NASA Payload Pallet XVS Mock-Up
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Jul 1, 2020

NASA Payload Pallet XVS Mock-Up

Following the successful installation of mounting brackets, technicians successfully installed the pallet for the...

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NASA image: Microphone Station for CarpetDIEM Flight Series
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Aug 6, 2019

Microphone Station for CarpetDIEM Flight Series

One of multiple microphone stations used in the CarpetDIEM flight series, which gave researchers valuable lessons...

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NASA image: Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane

Watch the rollout of NASA's newly painted X-59 Quesst supersonic aircraft live from Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Manufacture Area, From Above, SEG 500 Empennage, First Mate, SEG
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Nov 2, 2020

Manufacture Area, From Above, SEG 500 Empennage, First Mate, SEG

This overhead shot of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST aircraft shows the assembly progress of the...

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NASA image: SEG 450 Mid Bay - Encoders
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Apr 28, 2021

SEG 450 Mid Bay - Encoders

Technicians preform some installation work in the mid-bay on the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST...

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NASA image: Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane

Watch the rollout of NASA's newly painted X-59 Quesst supersonic aircraft live from Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works...

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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: Assembly Milestone Reached as XVS Pallet Installed onto X-59
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Jul 1, 2020

Assembly Milestone Reached as XVS Pallet Installed onto X-59

Following the successful installation of mounting brackets, technicians successfully installed the pallet for the...

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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

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

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Rose Blomquist
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Mar 10, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Rose Blomquist

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Rose Blomquist, the power distribution lead for the Quesst mission....

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Kurt Long
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May 12, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Kurt Long

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Aerospace Engineer, Kurt Long. You’ll learn about his role developing...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jessica Arreola
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Oct 6, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jessica Arreola

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Public and Digital Engagement Lead Jessica Arreola and learn about...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Sriram Rallabhandi
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Feb 9, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Sriram Rallabhandi

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet the co-technical lead for the prediction and validation of tools for...

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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 | Tegan French
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Feb 3, 2022

NASA's The Quiet Crew | Tegan French

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Tegan French, a meteorological engineer who helps collect weather...

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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 | Larry Cliatt
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Aug 11, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Larry Cliatt

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Sonic Boom Technical Lead Larry Cliatt and learn about his role on...

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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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