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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: Low-boom Supersonic Aircraft
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Sep 6, 2012

Low-boom Supersonic Aircraft

NASA Glenn engineer Gary Williamson with a small model of a future low-boom supersonic aircraft used for testing in...

GRC
NASA image: Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)
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Mar 2, 2017

Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)

Mechanical technician Dan Pitts prepares a scale model of Lockheed Martin's Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)...

GRC
NASA image: 10' x 10' Supersonic Wind Tunnel Flexwall
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Aug 10, 2015

10' x 10' Supersonic Wind Tunnel Flexwall

The flexwall section of NASA Glenn’s 10x10 supersonic wind tunnel is made up of two movable flexible steel...

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NASA image: Preparing for a Supersonic Test
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May 16, 2014

Preparing for a Supersonic Test

NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project, will test an inflatable decelerator and a parachute at high...

JPL
NASA image: 8' x 6' Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Mar 28, 2016

8' x 6' Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Raised Floor Calibration Hardware for the Boundary Layer Ingesting Inlet Distortion Tolerant Fan tests to be...

GRC
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: Before the Drop: Engineers Ready Supersonic Decelerator
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May 21, 2014

Before the Drop: Engineers Ready Supersonic Decelerator

A saucer-shaped vehicle part of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator LDSD project designed to test interplanetary...

JPL
NASA image: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds
Video
Oct 20, 2020

Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds

This video is an overview of the AETC Capability Challenge: Evaluation of CFD for Testing at High Supersonic Speeds....

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NASA image: Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane
Video
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: ARC-1951-A-15768
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Jan 2, 1951

ARC-1951-A-15768

Supersonic Free Flight Wind Tunnel 620 gun and model; model, sabot and cartridge assembly and ready for firing in...

ARC
NASA image: A Milestone for Our Experimental Supersonic Airplane on This Week @NASA – April 14, 2023
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Apr 14, 2023

A Milestone for Our Experimental Supersonic Airplane on This Week @NASA – April 14, 2023

A milestone for our experimental supersonic airplane, stretching Orion’s wings before the next flight, and...

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NASA image: LDSD Chute Beneath the Surface
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Aug 8, 2014

LDSD Chute Beneath the Surface

NASA Supersonic Disk Sail Parachute, one of the new technologies being developed as part of NASA Low-Density...

JPL
NASA image: SR-3 Advanced Turboprop (Propfan) in 8x6 foot Supersonic Wind Tu
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Mar 11, 1988

SR-3 Advanced Turboprop (Propfan) in 8x6 foot Supersonic Wind Tu

SR-3 Advanced Turboprop (Propfan) in 8x6 foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: SR-3 Advanced Turboprop (Propfan) in 8x6 foot Supersonic Wind Tu
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Jun 1, 1988

SR-3 Advanced Turboprop (Propfan) in 8x6 foot Supersonic Wind Tu

SR-3 Advanced Turboprop (Propfan) in 8x6 foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel (SWT)

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NASA image: 20 Inch Variable Supersonic Tunnel G.A.S. Variable Mach Tunnel
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May 14, 1959

20 Inch Variable Supersonic Tunnel G.A.S. Variable Mach Tunnel

20 Inch Variable Supersonic Tunnel G.A.S. Variable Mach Tunnel

LARC
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: Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024

Rollout of Our Experimental Supersonic X-Plane on This Week @NASA – January 12, 2024

Rollout of our experimental supersonic X-plane, schedule updates for future Artemis missions, and another year of...

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NASA image: ARC-1950-A-15590
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Oct 2, 1950

ARC-1950-A-15590

Supersonic Free flight Wind tunnel model construction and firing techniques; separation of model and finger type sabot

ARC
NASA image: NASA’s Shock Sensing Probe Prepares for Supersonic Testing
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Mar 16, 2022

NASA’s Shock Sensing Probe Prepares for Supersonic Testing

A close-up of NASA’s shock-sensing probe highlights its pressure ports, designed to measure air pressure changes...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1961-AC-27905-1
Image
Jun 1, 1961

ARC-1961-AC-27905-1

Supersonic Transport installed in 40x80ft w.t.

ARC
NASA image: LDSD Saucer Aboard
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Jun 29, 2014

LDSD Saucer Aboard

The first flown test vehicle of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project relaxes aboard the recovery vessel...

JPL
NASA image: Firing the Saucer
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Aug 8, 2014

Firing the Saucer

This frame from a video clip shows rockets fired by the test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator...

JPL
NASA image: First Seconds of LDSD Test
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Jun 29, 2014

First Seconds of LDSD Test

The first flown test vehicle of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project relaxes aboard the recovery vessel...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1961-AC-27905-22
Image
Jun 1, 1961

ARC-1961-AC-27905-22

Supersonic Transport being installed in 40x80ft w.t.

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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.
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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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