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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - MATING - CAPE
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Jun 25, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - MATING - CAPE

S65-43446 (25 June 1965) --- The Gemini-5 spacecraft is hoisted to the top of the gantry at Pad 19 to be mated with...

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NASA image: MATING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - CAPE
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Feb 17, 1965

MATING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - CAPE

S65-17337 (February 1965) --- Scene in the white room of Pad 19 during the mating of the Gemini Spacecraft 3 with...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Lift and Mate at SLC-3
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Lift and Mate at SLC-3

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the Atlas V rocket in preparation for launch at SLC-3 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1794
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1798
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Jul 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1798

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is towed back from the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1792
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Jul 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1792

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V Launch Vehicle
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V Launch Vehicle

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V Launch Vehicle

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NASA image: Mars 2020 - Atlas Mate of Solid Rocket Boosters to First Stage
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 - Atlas Mate of Solid Rocket Boosters to First Stage

Mars 2020 Atlas mate of solid rocket boosters (SRBs) to first stage.

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand in PHSF

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NASA image: Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating

Workers monitor the Delta II second stage for NASA OCO-2, as it is lifted into position for mating with the rocket...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Crew Module Mate to Service Module
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Jan 19, 2023

Boeing CFT Crew Module Mate to Service Module

The Starliner crew module is hoisted in Boeing’s Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility on Jan. 19, 2023...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Crew Module Mate to Service Module
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Jan 19, 2023

Boeing CFT Crew Module Mate to Service Module

The Starliner team works to finalize the mate of the crew module and new service module for NASA's Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane is used to...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: InSight Lift & Mate
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Lift & Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lower the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
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Jun 25, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

Lit by sunlight filtered through the smoke of a distant forest fire, the Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
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Jun 23, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA
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Sep 8, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA

The LOFTID spacecraft lift and mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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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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