CosmosObservatory
Explore
Solar System
Live
Learn
Tools
About
Cosmos Observatory
ToolsAbout
Cosmos Observatory

Explore the universe through NASA data, real-time ISS tracking, Mars rover imagery, asteroid monitoring, and comprehensive space encyclopedia. Your gateway to the cosmos.

Explore

  • APOD
  • Mars Rovers
  • Earth Imagery
  • NASA Gallery
  • ISS Tracker

Data

  • Asteroids
  • Solar System
  • Exoplanets
  • Space Weather
  • Launches

Tools

  • Glossary
  • News
  • Calculators

Legal

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Space Tools
  • Contact

Stay updated with the cosmos

Get weekly digests of APOD highlights, upcoming launches, and space events.

© 2026 Cosmos Observatory. All rights reserved. Built with for space enthusiasts.

This website is not affiliated with, maintained, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with NASA or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All NASA imagery is in the public domain unless otherwise noted. Data sourced from NASA Open APIs, Launch Library 2, and other open data services.

NASA Gallery

Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. NASA Gallery

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.

Showing results for "Ames Aeronautical Laboratory"

41 results found - Page 1 of 2

NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-4083
Image
May 17, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-4083

Early aerial of the NASA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3936
Image
Apr 13, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3936

Ames Aeronautical Laboratory skyline from Akron Road

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-4802
Image
Nov 4, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-4802

Ames aerial view of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory plot looking northeast with blimp in flight over Moffett Naval...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1948-A-13425
Image
Sep 14, 1948

ARC-1948-A-13425

NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) sign at entrance to Ames Laboratory

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1945-A-8479
Image
Jul 31, 1945

ARC-1945-A-8479

Aerial view of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Moffett Field California.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-4799
Image
Nov 4, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-4799

Aerial view of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory (with blimps in flight over Moffett runway)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1957-A-22319
Image
Jan 2, 1957

ARC-1957-A-22319

NACA Photographer Portrait: Dr. Smith J. (Smithy) DeFrance, First Director of Ames Research Center 1940 - 1965 (then...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1940-0-6
Image
May 2, 1940

ARC-1940-0-6

Army Air Photo - General view looking west at Ames Aeronautical Laboratory construction progress

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1944-A-6172
Image
Jul 17, 1944

ARC-1944-A-6172

General view of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory taken from Naval airship hangar. Shows construction of the 12ft...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-M-921
Image
Nov 9, 1940

ARC-1969-M-921

Date: Nov 9, 1940 Aerial view of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory showing Flight Research Lab and Construction of 16ft...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1941-AAL-1449
Image
Oct 17, 1941

ARC-1941-AAL-1449

Ames Aeronautical Research Laboratory aerial shows original flight research hangar in foreground, the two 7x10ft...

ARC
NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)
Video
Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)

To maintain the competitive advantage of the United States, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the...

ARC
NASA image: Before NASA, Before Silicon Valley: The 1939 Founding of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory
Video
Jan 15, 2010

Before NASA, Before Silicon Valley: The 1939 Founding of Ames Aeronautical Laboratory

It all started with a mission to explore flight. From our establishment in 1939 as the second U.S. national...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1941-AAL-1697
Image
Nov 20, 1941

ARC-1941-AAL-1697

NACA photographer Ice Reearch being conducted at NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory on a Lockheed 12-A, NACA 97; test...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1941-AAL-1324
Image
Apr 8, 1941

ARC-1941-AAL-1324

Army Air Photo Ames Aeronautical Laboratory construction progress showing two (2) 7x10ft wind tunnels, the 16ft wind...

ARC
NASA image: Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)
Video
Mar 23, 2021

Things are Really Looking Up (on Mars)

Did you know that NASA’s aeronautical innovators had a hand in the creation of the first flying vehicle on Mars?...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1941-AAL-1731
Image
Dec 23, 1941

ARC-1941-AAL-1731

NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory aerial; 16ft, 7X10ft#1, 7x10ft#2 wind tunnels, Technical Services Bldg N-220,...

ARC
NASA image: Jim Newman and Bob McDonald attach an M2-F2 lifting body model to the "Mothership"
Image
Jun 26, 1968

Jim Newman and Bob McDonald attach an M2-F2 lifting body model to the "Mothership"

A photo of model airplane builders James B. Newman and Robert L. McDonald preparing for a flight with models of the...

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F1 in flight
Image
Aug 28, 1964

M2-F1 in flight

The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow by an unseen C-47 at the NASA Flight Research Center (later...

AFRC
NASA image: Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
Jun 23, 1948

Construction of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

GRC
NASA image: Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
Image
Jan 23, 1941

Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Local politicians and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials were on hand for the January 23,...

GRC
NASA image: Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman
Image
Dec 23, 1947

Lewis Rodert Receiving a Collier Trophy from President Truman

Lewis Rodert, then of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory,...

GRC
NASA image: HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Image
Feb 23, 1979

HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) inlet model installed in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot...

GRC
NASA image: Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft
Image
Aug 23, 1947

Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft

In 1946 the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory became the NACA’s official icing research center. In addition to the...

GRC
PreviousPage 1 of 2Next

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.

Explore More NASA Content

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Daily curated space image

Mars Rover Photos

Curiosity & Perseverance images

Earth from Space

DSCOVR EPIC daily images

Launch Schedule

Upcoming rocket launches

Space News

Mission updates & discoveries