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NASA image: Lindsey holds a tortilla he is preparing on the MDK during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Lindsey holds a tortilla he is preparing on the MDK during STS-121

S121-E-05879 (6 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, holds a tortilla as he prepares to...

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NASA image: Kelly talks with mission control on the AFD during STS-121
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Jul 7, 2006

Kelly talks with mission control on the AFD during STS-121

S121-E-05914 (7 July 2006) --- Astronaut Mark E. Kelly, STS-121 pilot, uses a communication system as he refers to a...

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Mar 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lockheed Martin technicians from NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana clean...

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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 8, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, used a digital still camera to expose a photo of his helmet...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As smoke and steam billows across the ground, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps free and...

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NASA image: View of the orbiter Discovery during ascent after the launch of STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

View of the orbiter Discovery during ascent after the launch of STS-121

STS121-S-015 (4 July 2006) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: View of the orbiter Discovery during ascent after the launch of STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

View of the orbiter Discovery during ascent after the launch of STS-121

STS121-S-022 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: Gerstenmaier, Griffen, Geveden talk with STS-121 crewmembers after landing
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Jul 17, 2006

Gerstenmaier, Griffen, Geveden talk with STS-121 crewmembers after landing

STS121-S-067 (17 July 2006) --- (left to right) William H. Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space...

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NASA image: View of the OBSS taken during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

View of the OBSS taken during STS-121

STS121-319-004 (5 July 2006) --- The Laser Dynamic Range Imager (LDRI), Intensified Television Camera (ITVC) and...

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NASA image: The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121

S121-E-07909 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121

S121-E-07904 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: STS-121 Preflight Emergency Egress Training
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Jan 28, 2005

STS-121 Preflight Emergency Egress Training

JSC2005-E-03861 (28 January 2005) --- Astronauts Lisa M. Nowak (left), Michael E. Fossum and Piers J. Sellers, all...

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NASA image: Ice from the SSME nozzles on STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

Ice from the SSME nozzles on STS-121

S121-E-05138 (4 July 2006) --- This ice, floating freely several yards from Discovery, is believed to have come from...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-121 crew members work in the U.S. Lab during joint operations
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Jul 14, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-121 crew members work in the U.S. Lab during joint operations

ISS013-E-51295 (14 July 2006) --- Crewmembers onboard the International Space Station gather for a photo in the...

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NASA image: STS-121 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

STS-121 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06248 (9 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers gather for an in-flight crew photo in the Destiny laboratory...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking
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Jul 15, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking

S121-E-07705 (15 July 2006) --- Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson, STS-121 mission specialist, and European Space Agency...

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May 23, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: It Takes Two. An important, second test on Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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Jul 4, 2006

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On the Nation's birthday, Space Shuttle Discovery pierced the clear blue Florida sky, carrying its crew of seven on...

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Jul 2, 2006

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Leaving the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew...

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Jul 4, 2006

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The solid rocket boosters successfully separate from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it continues toward space on...

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Jul 5, 2006

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STS-121 Mission Specialist Mike Fossum captured this video from space following the successful July 4, 2006 launch...

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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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