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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Laura White
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Aug 30, 2024

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Laura White

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Laura White, a mathematician working on the Commercial Supersonic...

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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

Here is a wide shot of the wing, engine and engine inlet area of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner
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Apr 14, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Ray Castner, NASA's propulsion lead for the Quesst mission. Ray has...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jay Brandon
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Jan 12, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jay Brandon

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet NASA's X-59 chief engineer Jay Brandon and learn about his role...

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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 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: 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: 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: 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: NASA artist concept of the eXternal Vision System that will be used for the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft.
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May 28, 2019

NASA artist concept of the eXternal Vision System that will be used for the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft.

The pilot of NASAÕs X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology, or QueSST, aircraft will navigate the skies in a cockpit...

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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: SEG 210 Forebody
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Jan 19, 2021

SEG 210 Forebody

NASA is targeting 2022 for the first flight of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) research aircraft. Its...

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NASA image: QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight
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Nov 8, 2018

QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight

While NASA’s F/A-18 goes supersonic off the coast, a team of researchers monitor the flight and operate multiple...

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NASA image: QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight

While NASA's F/A-18 goes supersonic off the coast, a team of researchers monitor the flight and operate multiple...

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NASA image: QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight
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Nov 8, 2018

QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight

While NASA's F/A-18 goes supersonic off the coast, a team of researchers monitor the flight and operate multiple...

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NASA image: QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight
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Nov 6, 2018

QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight

While NASA’s F/A-18 goes supersonic off the coast, a team of researchers monitor the flight and operate multiple...

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NASA image: QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight
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Nov 8, 2018

QSF18 Field Research Team Monitors Data from Flight

While NASA's F/A-18 goes supersonic off the coast, a team of researchers monitor the flight and operate multiple...

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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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