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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is being lifted to the vertical...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical
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Oct 1, 2014

EFT-1 Delta IV Heavy lift to vertical

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration Flight Test-1 is being lifted to the vertical...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage is lifted to the vertical position in the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

United Launch Alliance team members monitor the progress as the operation begins to lift the Atlas V first stage to...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

United Launch Alliance team members monitor the progress as the operation begins to lift the Atlas V first stage to...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been lifted to the vertical position in the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been lifted to the vertical position in the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage is lifted to the vertical position at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has arrived at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage is lifted to the vertical position at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S
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Oct 24, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Transport from ASOC to VIF; Lift to Vertical on S

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage has been lifted to the vertical position inside the Vertical...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, use a massive crane to lift to vertical...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted up inside the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

A crane is use to lift the first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket and move it into the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted up inside the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

A crane lifts the first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket up at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

The first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted up inside the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, use a massive crane to lift to vertical...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to begin...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

On Aug. 11, 2022, teams at the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California use a crane to...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift to Vertical, Rotation, a
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Jul 11, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift to Vertical, Rotation, a

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians prepare to lift...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Preparations are underway to lift the second half of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket payload fairing for...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

On Aug. 11, 2022, teams at the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California use a crane to...

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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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