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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: X-59 Updated Assembly Video Jan 2022
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Jan 24, 2022

X-59 Updated Assembly Video Jan 2022

Video showing the X-59 being assembled

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NASA image: X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly
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Jul 18, 2022

X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft’s current state of assembly 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: SEG 210 Forebody-Subsystems
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May 12, 2021

SEG 210 Forebody-Subsystems

Here is a closer view of the X-59 fuselage section of the aircraft during assembly. The fuselage contains 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: 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: Manufacturing Area From Above
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May 26, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

The team at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, merged the major sections of the X-59 Quiet...

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NASA image: Manufacture Area From Above
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Mar 30, 2021

Manufacture Area From Above

This overhead shot of the X-59 assembly during Spring 2021 shows assembly with technicians working at the engine...

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NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage
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Jun 8, 2021

SEG 210 Forebody, SEG 430 Spine, SEG 500 Empennage

Pictured here is a side view of the X-59 spine and engine inlet during assembly. Lockheed Martin Photography By...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_V_X-59-1
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Feb 28, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_V_X-59-1

This time-lapse captures the X-59 while at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas. The aircraft was in Texas for...

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NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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May 26, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

Pictured here is an overhead view of the X-59 as it comes together for the major assembly merger in summer 2021....

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NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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May 26, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

Pictured is an overhead view of the X-59 as it comes together for the major assembly merger in summer 2021. Lockheed...

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NASA image: P21-142-18
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-18

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-21
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-21

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-11
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-11

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-28
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-28

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-142-30
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-142-30

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: P21-414-36
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Jul 16, 2021

P21-414-36

In July 2021, NASA associate administrator Bob Cabana visits Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California to see the...

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NASA image: Time-lapse of X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (May 2019 - June 2021)
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Aug 3, 2021

Time-lapse of X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (May 2019 - June 2021)

This time-lapse represents manufacturing of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology, or QueSST, aircraft from May 2019...

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NASA image: Manufacture Area From Above
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Mar 30, 2021

Manufacture Area From Above

This overview shot of the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology or QueSST aircraft shows the vehicle before a major...

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NASA image: Manufacture Area From Above
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Mar 30, 2021

Manufacture Area From Above

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: Manufacture Area From Above
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Mar 30, 2021

Manufacture Area From Above

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: Overhead Image of NASA’s X-59 in Construction
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May 23, 2023

Overhead Image of NASA’s X-59 in Construction

An overhead view of the X-59 during assembly in spring 2023. Assembly took place at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-42
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Sep 16, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-42

This is an up-close view of the X-59’s engine inlet – fresh after being painted. The 13-foot F414-GE-100 engine will...

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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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