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NASA image: Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right), and Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin pose...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage prior to the official unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Aug 19, 2020

X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong

The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST) in flight, is...

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NASA image: Test Pilot Dan Canin Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilot Dan Canin Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free speaks on stage following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic...

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NASA image: X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Aug 19, 2020

X-59 Engine Delivered to NASA Armstrong

The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST) in flight, is...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage immediately following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage immediately following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right) pose with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Nils Larson Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilot Nils Larson Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilot Nils Larson poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage prior to the official unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: X-59 Performs First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

X-59 Performs First Engine Run

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Unveiled
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Unveiled

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is unveiled at a January 12, 2024 event at Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: NASA Test Pilot Jim Less Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilot Jim Less Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free speaks on stage following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic...

AFRC
NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

AFRC
NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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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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