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S121-E-06210 (10 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, removes the trailing...
S121-E-06207 (10 July 2006) --- While anchored on the mobile foot restraint on the Canadarm2, astronaut Michael E....
iss073e0818308 (Sept. 29, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken 263...
ISS033-E-015399 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility moves the body flap toward the aft...
The Space Shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is reminiscent of a soaring Eagle. The...
DURING APPROACH. OGEE Wing Planform on modified F5D-1 SkylancerAirplane Flight Tests. 'Flow Visualization...
David Bell of Renew Merchandise was one of 50 exhibitors offering information on a variety of topics, including...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view of the shock wave condensation collars backlit by the sun occurred during...
Watch this video about how NASA's Launch Services Program gets the job done. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations...
iss071e045750 (April 26, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony module's...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, A Hyster forklift supports the body flap as workers...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The body flap is installed on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum...
iss065e012566 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...
Students from Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Fla., make “plarn” – plastic yarn -- out of used plastic bags...
ISS033-E-015394 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility help prepare the body flap for lifting prior...
George Diller interviews STEREO Mission Integration Manager Rex Engelhardt. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations...
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-04) Trailing its drag chute, Space Shuttle Discovery slows to a stop...
iss065e012568 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...
STEREO launch coverages beings with opening remarks by NASA Commentator, George Diller. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial...
STS008-50-1840 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- An active 5,500 foot high volcano on Adonara Island in Indonesia leaves a 30...
iss065e012226 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...