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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.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

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 Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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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 Quiet SuperSonic Technology airplane undergoes structural stress tests at a Lockheed Martin facility in...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Walt Silva
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Apr 14, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Walt Silva

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet NASA’s X-59 Structures Lead, Walter Silva, Ph.D. You’ll learn about...

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NASA image: WJS_8750
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Jul 15, 2019

WJS_8750

The low pressure (hypobaric) chamber at KBR’s facility in San Antonio, Texas, simulates very high altitudes by...

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NASA image: WJS_8700
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Jul 15, 2019

WJS_8700

The test director runs through a check list as a military test volunteer prepares to undergo a rapid decompression test.

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NASA image: NASA's X 59 Stands on its Own Jig Removal
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Dec 14, 2021

NASA's X 59 Stands on its Own Jig Removal

The NASA and Lockheed Martin team behind the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) have recently removed the...

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NASA image: A Major Milestone for the X-59
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Dec 22, 2020

A Major Milestone for the X-59

NASA has reached a major milestone. The team putting together NASA's X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology airplane at...

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

Move to Run Stall 5

Technicians check out the X-59 aircraft as it sits near the runway at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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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 research aircraft moves from its construction site to the flight line – or the space between the hangar...

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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: X-59 Model Tested in Japanese Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Jul 11, 2025

X-59 Model Tested in Japanese Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Here you see the X-59 scaled model inside the JAXA supersonic wind tunnel during critical tests related to sound...

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NASA image: X59_Plate_003-Aug.jpg
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_Plate_003-Aug.jpg

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight over land.

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NASA image: Removal From Tooling Jig
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Oct 27, 2021

Removal From Tooling Jig

A view of the X-59 being supported by ground supports in preparation for installation of the landing gear and other...

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NASA image: X59_Plate_002_WIP-Aug
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Mar 12, 2020

X59_Plate_002_WIP-Aug

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight above the clouds with land below, flying left.

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NASA image: Removal From Tooling Jig
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Oct 27, 2021

Removal From Tooling Jig

The X-59 is free from its structural support jig for the first time. In this image, cranes are holding up the...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights

NASA recently completed a series of tests to reduce risks prior to Phase 2 of its Quesst mission, which will test...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Begins Taxi Tests Broll
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Begins Taxi Tests Broll

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has started taxi tests, marking the first time this one-of-a-kind...

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NASA image: Empannage install timeplase
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Jul 27, 2022

Empannage install timeplase

This time-lapse captures the manufacturing of the X-59 aircraft from April 2022 through July 2022 after its return...

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NASA image: X59_threeForthsFront_LGD
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_threeForthsFront_LGD

Artist concept of the X-59 three forths view

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NASA image: Cockpit Lights SCO - Right Tomahawk Skin
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Oct 19, 2022

Cockpit Lights SCO - Right Tomahawk Skin

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

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NASA image: Empannage install timeplase
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Jul 27, 2022

Empannage install timeplase

This time-lapse captures the manufacturing of the X-59 aircraft from April 2022 through July 2022 after its return...

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NASA image: Fan Noise Test Facility
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Jan 23, 1969

Fan Noise Test Facility

The Fan Noise Test Facility built at the Lewis Research Center to obtain far-field noise data for the National...

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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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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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